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Damaged equipment after a lightning strike and power cut at the Irie FM studio during Hurricane Fiona has prevented the radio station from broadcasting on the airwaves since Friday.
But the reggae music hub can still be found through live stream serv...
DATE: Sep 25, 2022
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Hurricane conditions were expected to hit Canada tonight as Fiona raced towards the country’s maritime provinces.
Officials warned residents there to prepare for coastal flooding and power outages.
The Canadian Hurricane Centre issued a hurricane wat...
DATE: Sep 24, 2022
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Businesses and residents in Hamilton were urged to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Earl as it passes to the island’s east.
A spokeswoman for the City of Hamilton said: “Anything that can become a potential projectile must be stored safely, includ...
DATE: Sep 08, 2022
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Residents can “take comfort” that power company staff are prepared to tackle outages or damage caused by the impact of any storm, the president of Belco said today.
Wayne Caines added that people should look at their own safety plans as hurricane sea...
DATE: Sep 02, 2022
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A tropical storm warning is now in effect, the Bermuda Weather Service said this morning.
Hurricane Sam, a major storm, is still tracking to the east of the island.
The Bermuda Weather Service said Sam’s closest point of approach to Bermuda was forec...
DATE: Oct 01, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Stormy weather is hitting the island again today.
The Bermuda Weather Service said this morning that bouts of showers, perhaps heavy at times, along with strong to gale force wind can be expected.
If you have photos or videos of the weather, we woul...
DATE: Feb 02, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Residents have been asked to secure items around their homes before stronger winds hit the island.
A Government spokeswoman said: “With the Bermuda Weather Service forecasting gale and storm force winds this week, the Ministry of National Security is...
DATE: Jan 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Weather models predicted Tropical Storm Epsilon would gain strength and edge past east of Bermuda on Friday.
Forecasters warned wet weather, stronger winds and rough seas should be expected.
The National Hurricane Centre in the United States said th...
DATE: Oct 19, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Parts of the island were shrouded in mist yesterday with a thicker fog expected to creep in overnight.
Residents reported reduced visibility in several parishes including Sandys, Southampton, Warwick and Devonshire.
Andrew Bufalino, a meteorologist a...
DATE: Apr 27, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Surfers made the most of conditions as residents battled blustery weather yesterday.
Gusts were recorded of up to 61mph and seas outside the reefs were thought to be about 12ft in the afternoon with wave heights expected to increase later.
Michelle P...
DATE: Jan 06, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter