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The Progressive Labour Party is urging Government to close public schools tomorrow ahead of Hurricane Gonzalo.
Shadow Education Minister Lovitta Foggo said the safety of students should be a priority and Education Minister Grant Gibbons should rethi...
DATE: Oct 15, 2014
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Hurricane Gonzalo remains a Category 3 storm and is now 506 miles south-southwest of the Island, according to The Bermuda Weather Service’s midnight update.
The closest point of approach is forecast to be 40 miles to the west-northwest at 4pm on Frid...
DATE: Oct 15, 2014
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Gonzalo has become a major hurricane over the Atlantic and poses a threat to Bermuda.
The Bermuda Weather Service issued a hurricane warning at midnight and their midnight forecast put Gonzalo’s closest point of approach to the Island within 72 hours...
DATE: Oct 15, 2014
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Rumours of an impending fuel shortage are unfounded, according to RUBiS Energy Bermuda.
The company said claims a fuel tanker had been diverted away from the Island due to Hurricane Gonzalo were incorrect.
“We can confirm that RUBiS Energy Bermuda ...
DATE: Oct 15, 2014
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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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The Tucker’s Town Cemetery has been listed as a Historical Monument by Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy.
The announcement was made today following a period of public consultation.
Mr Fahy encouraged the Tucker’s Town Cemetery stakeholders to work ...
DATE: Oct 15, 2014
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Household waste will be collected in the West End on Thursday but will not be picked up in the East End on Friday.
Recycling collection will not occur this week on Thursday or Friday but will be collected next Thursday and Friday, October 23 and 24,...
DATE: Oct 15, 2014
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Residents are urged to be prepared ahead of Hurricane Gonzalo and heed safety advice to protect your homes and families.
Meet with family members to plan ahead and identify the best place to be during the hurricane — a strong room and away from wind...
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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The Progressive Labour Party praised emergency services for their work in the wake of Tropical Storm Fay, but expressed concern about a lack of advance information.
In a statement yesterday afternoon, Opposition Leader Marc Bean said: “We are thankfu...
DATE: Oct 14, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
