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Disappointed thespians are putting on a brave face, after the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society lost its traditional yule venue of City Hall for next year’s Christmas panto.
“I think it will be the first time since the late 1960s,” said BMDS Presi...
DATE: Sep 10, 2012
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Tropical Storm Leslie delivered lashing rains and gusts near hurricane force, but the sprawling storm luckily skipped east of the Island by about 145 miles.
“Bermuda has been blessed,” National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief declared as the Emerg...
DATE: Sep 10, 2012
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Bermuda got “a hurricane party without a hurricane”, according to international storm chaser and Weather Channel celebrity Jim Cantore — but the Island scored high marks for “a great fire drill”.
This weekend marked the US meteorologist’s fourth visi...
DATE: Sep 10, 2012
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National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief said 'Bermuda had been blessed' after TS Leslie passed the Island with no reports of injuries or major damage.
The storm passed about 120 miles to our east at its closest point at noon today.
This evening M...
DATE: Sep 08, 2012
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LF Wade International Airport has no official plans so far to close over the weekend, and BA have said they will fly on Sunday if it remains open.
General Manager Aaron Adderley said: “The airport will continue to assess weather developments as they ...
DATE: Sep 07, 2012
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Bermuda footage will appear tonight on The Weather Channel, as meteorologist Jim Cantore and his crew are on-Island to film Tropical Storm Leslie.
Mr Cantore has said the weekend will in all likelihood give Bermuda “a hurricane party without the hurr...
DATE: Sep 07, 2012
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Bermuda may be spared the brunt of Hurricane Leslie, thanks to an anticipated change in atmospheric conditions.
The large, sluggish storm has so far proven difficult to predict, according to Jeff Torgerson of the Bermuda Weather Service.
“Luckily for...
DATE: Sep 07, 2012
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With hurricane or tropical storm winds expected, residents are urged to take precautions by removing anything outside their homes that could become a missile in a storm.
Stocking up on fuel and cash as well as basic supplies is also recommended.
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DATE: Sep 06, 2012
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A drainage borehole drilled into Bakery Lane, Pembroke has inundated the road with foul-smelling water.
Pembroke Paint Company owner David Swift accused Health Department officials of “arrogance” in scheduling the drainage.
"It's arrogance," he said....
DATE: Sep 05, 2012
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Talks are underway between Esso Bermuda and Buzz cafes for the chain to take over food services at local gas stations.
But Esso’s lead country manager Mark Fields scotched rumours that Esso jobs might be jeopardised by the alignment, which could see ...
DATE: Sep 05, 2012
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