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"Hurricane closures and cancellations"

The following announcements have been made today in relation to Hurricane Leslie: * Cashier windows at Belco will close early today, meaning no payments can be accepted after 4.45pm. * Capital G Bank Limited will close its in-branch and call centre s...
Sep 07, 2012
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"Premier on pre-hurricane tour"

Premier Paula Cox conducted an Island-wide pre-hurricane tour today to reassure residents and business owners in the lead up to Hurricane Leslie. Situated some 174 miles east of Bermuda Leslie has been downgraded to a tropical storm that is expected ...
Sep 07, 2012
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"TS Leslie: Minister urges public to remain cautious"

Hurricane Leslie has been downgraded to a tropical storm and is forecast to move further away from the Island. The storm is currently stationary and is forecast to be at its closest point to Bermuda at 4pm on Sunday when it will be 174 miles east of ...
Sep 07, 2012
Local Business

"Businesses prepare to activate storm contingency plans"

The Island’s business community is bracing for the worst, spending the week activating their IT and business continuity plans. Though Bermuda is projected to miss the brunt of the storm, the Island is still expected to experience tropical storm force...
Sep 07, 2012
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"Why the storm might veer away from Island"

Bermuda may be spared the brunt of Hurricane Leslie, thanks to an anticipated change in atmospheric conditions. The large, sluggish storm has so far proven difficult to predict, according to Jeff Torgerson of the Bermuda Weather Service. “Luckily for...
Sep 07, 2012
Home & Away

"Perfect food for a storm"

Soup syndrome. This is what many Islanders suffer when they realise they only ate two of the 20 tins of soup they panic-bought in anticipation of a storm earlier in the week. Here are a few snack, meal and drink recipes that will use up some of the ...
Sep 07, 2012
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"Storm surge waves provide a challenge for surfers"

The large surf on the South Shore associated with approaching Hurricane Leslie has created irresistible conditions for local surfers. Among the adrenalin junkies taking advantage of the natural phenomena is Olympic sailor Zander Kirkland. Mr Kirkland...
Sep 07, 2012
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"Hurricane advice to follow before, during and after the storm"

With hurricane or tropical storm winds expected, residents are urged to take precautions by removing anything outside their homes that could become a missile in a storm. Stocking up on fuel and cash as well as basic supplies is also recommended. Cut ...
Sep 06, 2012
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"Hurricanes that hit in recent times"

Hurricanes and tropical storms have played a major part in the history of Bermuda, from the shipwreck of the Sea Venture to the devastating impact of Hurricane Fabian. Havana-Bermuda Hurricane: October 1926 The most devastating storm ever recorded o...
Sep 06, 2012
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"Hotels and businesses prepare for storm"

Hotels and businesses are busy getting ready for Hurricane Leslie, which could hit Bermuda as a Category Two storm on Sunday. Some venues reported yesterday that they have already experienced cancellations. Sophie Dier, communications director at th...
Sep 06, 2012
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"Island placed on tropical storm watch"

Bermuda was this evening placed on a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Leslie continues to threaten the Island. The latest forecast from the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) is for Hurricane Leslie to intensify into a category 2 hurricane with wind spee...
Sep 06, 2012
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