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Hurricane Gonzalo’s approach is being closely monitored by the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA), which is liaising with the Bermuda Hotel Association, L.F. Wade International Airport and other authorities.
The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) is also tra...
DATE: Oct 15, 2014
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Tropical Storm Fay resulted in hundreds of insurance claims, starting in the immediate aftermath of the storm’s impact on Sunday, according to BF&M president John Wight.
The insurer initially handled “approximately 100 claims — most of them are minor...
DATE: Oct 14, 2014
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A windy and somewhat damp night was nonetheless passed comfortably by about 50 residents of the Salvation Army’s ageing shelter on North Street during Tropical Storm Fay.
Divisional commander Frank Pittman said both the emergency shelter and the Harb...
DATE: Oct 14, 2014
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Bermuda’s laid back response to the sudden onset of Tropical Storm Fay over the weekend won the Island a commendation during US news commentator Bill O’Reilly’s “tip of the day” segment on Fox News.
“Over the weekend, I had the good fortune to be in ...
DATE: Oct 14, 2014
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The Opposition Progressive Labour Party declared itself “duly concerned and amazed” by Premier Michael Dunkley’s remarks on the delayed response of the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) to Tropical Storm Fay.
With Hurricane Gonzalo expected to re...
DATE: Oct 14, 2014
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The main post office in Hamilton remains closed today due to storm-related damage, according to a spokesman — and the mail processing centre at LF Wade International Airport is also shut.
However all other sub-offices, with the exception of Paget Pos...
DATE: Oct 14, 2014
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Drivers have been asked to avoid Harbour Road, as Belco crews continue with “critical repairs” in the area of Stowe Hill and Pomander Road, Paget.
Sections of the road have been closed off to traffic. A Government spokeswoman apologised for the traff...
DATE: Oct 14, 2014
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Legislation aimed at streamlining Government services, with a view to possibly privatising some areas, is to undergo a further round of discussion with unions later this week.
The possibility of jobs being cut has stood out as one of the main stickin...
DATE: Oct 14, 2014
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A pair of enterprising students are set to enrich life at Bermuda College — inspiring others to reach beyond a mere passing grade, even as they revive the college’s student radio product.
The “B Great” campaign is the brainchild of LaToya Brangman an...
DATE: Oct 13, 2014
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Public buses are now in place to shuttle spectators from their parked cars to Port Royal Golf Course for the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.
This morning, as a result of Tropical Storm Fay, buses were not available at White Hill Field so officials opened Wha...
DATE: Oct 13, 2014
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