Sri Lankan association bands together to clean up forts
Members of the recently formed Sri Lankan Association of Bermuda rolled up their sleeves this weekend to help the St George’s Foundation. About 60 members of the organisation took part…
Restored forts could be tourism magnet, says heritage leader
Restored historic forts in the East End could attract visitors to the island while educating locals about the island’s history. Peter Barrett, president of the St George’s Foundation, said that…
Bermuda flag set to fly over old fort as clean-up work continues at historic site
The Bermuda flag is set to fly over Fort Victoria for the first time in decades this week as efforts to clean up the site continue. Peter Barrett, of the…
Fort emerges from a forest of trees thanks to work of charity and small army of volunteers
A forest of casuarinas and hundreds of pounds of debris have been cleared from Bermuda’s largest fortification as part of a clean-up of the historic Fort Victoria. The fortification once…
Fit to Fly BDA donates to local charities
After just three months in operation, Fit to Fly BDA has given more than $5,000 to three tourism related charities, as part of its commitment to philanthropy. “From the beginning,…
National Trust honours work of people benefiting Bermuda
A chaplain who has taught people how to grow their own food has been honoured for “making a very positive contribution to a more sustainable Bermuda”. Kevin Santucci was one…
Wanted: ‘weekday warriors’ to help in fort restoration work
A charity wants to recruit a team of “weekday warriors” to help with restoration work on an historic fort. Work has already started at Fort Cunningham on Paget Island, St…
St George’s World Heritage Site status still hangs in the balance
A crucial report which includes detailed protection plans for two forts affected by the St Regis hotel has not yet been approved, leaving a question mark over St George’s designation…