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Renovation work on the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse has been completed at a cost of almost $365,000. The historic landmark was shut down at the start of the year to enable to work to go ahead after years of neglect. Public Works Minister Patricia Gordon-Pam...

‘Mr Gordon devoted himself principally to the construction and management of lighthouses, especially in the colonies — “Grace’s Guide: British Industrial History” The late Michael Dolding of the Department of Marine & Ports Services was a profession...

Higher and higher, the scaffolding around Gibbs Hill Lighthouse has been slowly rising since repair works to the landmark began last month. The Royal Gazette’s photographers Mark Tatem and David Skinner took to the skies yesterday, guiding their GoPr...

December 16, 2013 Dear Sir, In a country that is craving more tourists, where is the logic in foregoing a coat of paint on Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, one of Bermuda’s iconic landmarks!? It gives a strong impression of a country in decline and out of cash...

Repair work is set to begin on Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in the “next few months”, according to the Ministry of Public Works. While former Minister of Government Estates Michael Scott said a contract was signed last year to repair the site, Public Works ...

Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz has launched a review to reconfirm decisions made by the former Government, including the refurbishment of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. Prior to the general election, then Minister of Government Estates Michael Scott conf...

Government’s decision to spend $500,000 improving Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in the current economy has come under criticism. Former hotelier Toppy Cowen, who flagged up the deteriorating state of the tourist attraction on his Facebook page months ago, sa...

The Ministry of Government Estates has earmarked $500,000 to refurbish Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. Work is scheduled to begin next month for the specialised contract but operations will be staggered to accommodate the businesses that operate out of the S...

Government has allowed public facilities to fall into a state of disrepair, according to Southampton West MP Charlie Swan. Mr Swan noted the deteriorating state of west end sites Gibbs Hill Lighthouse and the Rockaway Ferry stop, which he said have b...

June 5, 2012 Dear Sir, An excellent question was asked today in The Royal Gazette and that question was: “Why is Gibbs Hill Lighthouse being allowed to become a rusty monument instead of a pristine tourism attraction?” Before I go any further, I woul...

Describing Gibbs Hill Lighthouse as a “rusty eyesore”, former hotelier WA Toppy Cowen has gone public with concerns on the present state of the building on Facebook. Mr Cowen posted a picture of the lighthouse on May 28 on his Facebook page and asked...