Today we are pleased to introduce the World Heritage Gazette - The St. George's Town Crier - which will be published fortnightly in the Thursday edition of The Royal Gazette.

"The Town Crier" will not only bring to its readers information relative to those activities which take place daily in the St. George's area, but also vignettes on those events which have taken place in the Town since its establishment in 1612.

"The Town Crier" will include items from every segment of the community including schools, churches, sports clubs, service clubs, as well as some of those items which have been discussed within the meetings of the St. George's Corporation as well as The St. George's Preservation Authority.

St. George's has a fascinating history, much of which is entwined with many major events which took place in the development of the New World. Its buildings are an example of Bermudian architecture as to how it has developed over almost 400 years, hence its World Heritage recognition. With each building and alley there is a story that needs to be told.

I would not go so far as to beat my drum in King's Square at six o'clock every morning expecting all able-bodied men, women, and children to appear ready to perform the work assigned to them as did Governor Tucker in 1617.

However, I am sure there will be a story in the "Town Crier" relating to that and other such customs that took place in our fascinating past.