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Bermuda’s soldiers were today out on the water and on land helping clear up after Hurricane Gonzalo.
Boat Troop soldiers checked homes on islands in and around Hamilton Harbour for damage while land-based soldiers continued to clear roads and help se...
DATE: Oct 18, 2014
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Hurricane Gonzalo caused substantial damage to Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo — including tearing the roof off an exhibit and serious coastal erosion.
But principal curator Ian Walker told The Royal Gazette today that all animals were safe and staf...
DATE: Oct 18, 2014
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Hurricane Gonzalo is now 270 miles north of Bermuda and the tropical storm warning has ended.
Drier air and more settled conditions will build as winds continue to decrease through the day, the Bermuda Weather Service said in its 6am report.
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DATE: Oct 18, 2014
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Government’s Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) met late this afternoon to get the latest updates on post Hurricane Gonzalo restoration and clean-up efforts.
As of 6.00pm, the public is advised that:
• The L.F. Wade International Airport: The faci...
DATE: Oct 18, 2014
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Bishop Nicholas Dill released the following statement on behalf of the Anglican Church of Bermuda:
“The Anglican Church of Bermuda, giving thanks to Almighty God for our safety and security during Hurricane Gonzalo, would like everyone to know that a...
DATE: Oct 18, 2014
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Belco crews began work this morning, restoring electricity to the 31,200 homes that lost power in the midst of Hurricane Gonzalo.
As of 9pm, power had been restored to some 13,022 homes with 41 circuits still down.
A company spokeswoman said: “Of cou...
DATE: Oct 18, 2014
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Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the fatal crash that resulted in Winston Jones’s death.
The two-motorcycle collision occurred at around 12.30pm on Saturday at the junction of Court Street and Reid Street in the City of Hamilton.
At l...
DATE: Oct 18, 2014
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Large areas of the Island’s roads are blocked by fallen trees and downed poles.
Barely a road is passable and the public should stay indoors to allow emergency crews to clear up, Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva told the Emergency Broadcast Stati...
DATE: Oct 18, 2014
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Bermuda’s hurricane heroes were tonight thanked by Premier Michael Dunkley in a surprise visit to Warwick Camp.
Mr Dunkley told the troops in an emotional speech: “The Bermuda Regiment is owed a debt of gratitude that cannot be paid, except by the sm...
DATE: Oct 18, 2014
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Large areas of the Island’s roads are blocked by fallen trees and downed poles.
Barely a road is passable and the public should stay indoors to allow emergency crews to clear up, Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva told the Emergency Broadcast Stati...
DATE: Oct 18, 2014
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