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Police has advised residents to keep an eye on their home repair supplies as the Island’s recovery from Hurricane Gonzalo continues.
The warning came after an attempted theft of roof slate.
A police spokesman said there had been a report yesterday of...
DATE: Oct 23, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
Government has put in place a number of measures to reduce the amount of harmful fats, oils and grease (FOG) in the Island’s sewage waste stream.
These materials, as well as other substances, can solidify to form grease balls that have been seen was...
DATE: Oct 23, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Bermuda Red Cross has launched a cash appeal to support the communities affected by the Ebola outbreak.
The disease has claimed at least 2,917 lives across West Africa, including 597 deaths in Sierra Leone.
Red Cross is working across all count...
DATE: Oct 23, 2014
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BF&M and Argus announced today that they will be waiving the right to apply separate deductibles for those unfortunate residential customers who incurred damage during both Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonzalo.
The companies report...
DATE: Oct 23, 2014
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BBC news, relayed through VSB radio, remains off the air after damage inflicted by Tropical Storm Fay.
A VSB spokesman explained that the storm shattered a special roof satellite dish at the Reid Street studios.
“We are in the process of trying to re...
DATE: Oct 23, 2014
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Large parts of St David’s as well as businesses along Front Street should have their CableVision service restored this evening.
The firm’s CEO Terry Roberson confirmed that crews would be back out again tomorrow working to get more subscribers back ...
DATE: Oct 23, 2014
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Jamahl Simmons is to stand for the Progressive Labour Party in Sandys South in next month’s by-election.
The Sandys-born former MP and father of two was unveiled as their candidate this morning by party leader Marc Bean at PLP headquarters, Alaska Ha...
DATE: Oct 23, 2014
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Just over 3,200 homes were without power last night as the first two overseas technicians arrived in Bermuda to join the electricity restoration operation.
The majority of CARILEC crews heading to the Island were hit by flight delays yesterday and s...
DATE: Oct 22, 2014
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Firefighters yesterday continued to deal with hurricane-related emergencies such as multiple pole fires and wires arcing.
Residents requiring help with roof damage are also being assisted by Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service.
“As the power is restore...
DATE: Oct 22, 2014
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While many Islanders have endured almost a fortnight of no power thanks to the wrath of Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonzalo, those living with solar power have largely been enjoying the luxury of hot running water, fully-charged batteries, and f...
DATE: Oct 22, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan