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…
Garden Club donates $10,000 to help fort preservation work
The St George’s Foundation has received a $10,000 boost to help it to restore forts in the East End and educate the public about the island’s history. The Garden Club…
Intensive restoration work at 1820s fort under way
A gunpowder magazine built in the 1820s is undergoing intensive restoration helping to keep its important role in Bermuda’s history alive. The project is part of the wider St George’s…
Work starts on preservation and restoration of Ferry Island Fort
A team of landscapers began tearing out casuarina trees and other invasive plants yesterday as part of a renewed world heritage restoration project at Ferry Point Park. Thanks to funds…
Deliverance at hand for rotting ship replica in St George
An ageing replica of an historic ship is on course to become an attraction designed to tell the story of Bermuda’s early shipbuilding industry. Colin Campbell, the director of architecture…