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A woman who died suddenly last week was named by police today.
Shaune Simmons, 52, passed away despite the best efforts of a relative and emergency crews who tried to save her.
The BPS offered condolences to Ms Simmons’ family and friends.
Police, Be...
DATE: Sep 22, 2019
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Bermudians were warned yesterday not to take down their storm protection, with Hurricane Jerry maintaining its projected course to strike the island next week.
Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, will update the public today and tomorrow...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A woman died despite life-saving attempts by a relative and emergency teams on Thursday evening.
Police, fire service and ambulance crews were called to a home in Cheriton Lane, Pembroke, at about 8.55pm.
They found a 52-year-old woman who was receiv...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
From autumn seedlings to Christmas carrots and poinsettias, Hurricane Humberto’s close pass this week left farmers and nurseries counting the cost.
The battering on Wednesday night destroyed greenhouses around the island — and low rainfall meant extr...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A cancer survivor of eight years made 50 donations last month to celebrate both his 50th birthday and a near decade of cancer-free health.
Nigel Richardson, from Pembroke, said that he felt “blessed” to celebrate his golden anniversary on August 3.
H...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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About 60 people turned out to demand action on climate change as part of a global environmental effort yesterday. The group, mostly made up of schoolchildren, gathered at City Hall for the rally organised by Fridays for Future Bermuda, before marchin...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Somerset Police Station was closed until further notice after it lost part of its roof during Hurricane Humberto.
Officers and staff were temporarily relocated to the Dockyard Marine & Community Policing office.
Nobody was hurt in the incident when t...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A trial continued this week in Britain for two Bermudian-born men who have denied charges of terrorism.
Hisham Muhammad, 25, is accused of plotting to use a radio-controlled drone to attack an army barracks.
His cousin, Faisal Ahmad, 24, is charged w...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A popular Bermudian singer who enjoyed a colourful career in the United States has died at 91.
James Ellsworth “Al” Trott’s childhood dream of becoming a jazz singer landed him a stint with one of Bermuda’s top hotel circuit bands of the 1950s, calle...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bus service along nine different routes resumed this afternoon as the island continues to bounce back from Hurricane Humberto.
But Steve Cosham, the national disaster co-ordinator, warned Bermuda would feel some impact from Tropical Storm Jerry early...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes