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Among the many buildings that took roof damage under the assault of Tropical Storm Fay, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Flatts was lucky to avoid worse.
“Our roof at Bethel was partially torn off — right now our trustees are looking to g...
DATE: Oct 13, 2014
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Tropical Storm Fay sparked major flooding at the LF Wade International and made a significant dent in the airline schedule.
Seven flights from the US and Canada were cancelled due to the passing weather system.
While damage to the airport’s roof allo...
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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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More than 1,000 fish, crustaceans and corals have been temporarily re-homed as work on the Aquarium Hall began this week.
Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo staff used buckets and barrels to carefully relocate the rich array of the hall’s colourful inha...
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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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Residents without electricity and Belco staff working to restore power can use the bathroom and charge electronics at St Paul’s Church in Paget.
Toilet facilities, water, power, Wi-Fi access and the ability to heat food are among the facilities bein...
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A US Coastguard aircraft has spotted a motor yacht that had been missing since yesterday afternoon.
The six-strong crew of Yacht Hop was forced to divert into Bermuda after an engine fire.
But they had not been heard of since 3pm yesterday when they ...
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A convicted gunman serving 25 years behind bars had his sentence extended this morning after corrections officers found cannabis in his cell.
Anwar Muhammad, 25, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to possessing about seven grams of cannabis in an i...
DATE: Oct 13, 2014
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About 4,730 residents were still without power as of 5pm today — down from 8,291 at the start of the morning — after nearly 28,000 Belco customers lost electricity as a result of Tropical Storm Fay.
“Tonight, Belco crews will continue working to rest...
DATE: Oct 13, 2014
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Two-hundred Bermuda Regiment soldiers today helped to repair damage and clear debris caused by Tropical Storm Fay.
Squads spread out across the Island, putting tarpaulin on the roofs of 30 damaged homes, clearing roads of trees and tidying up around...
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