National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief said 'Bermuda had been blessed' after TS Leslie passed the Island with no reports of injuries or major damage.The storm passed about 120 miles to our east at its closest point at noon today.This evening Mr Perinchief said: "Bermuda has been blessed. We have not had any reports of injuries or major damage and as the storm is now moving away from the island the Emergency Measures Organisation has given the 'all clear' as of 6p."The latest information from the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) is that Leslie remains a Tropical Storm with winds of 50 knots and is moving away from the island in a northerly direction at 12 knots.Tropical storm force winds reached across the Island as well as into our marine area as forecast. The closest point of approach has now passed.As of the 6pm advisory, TS Leslie is located 151 nautical miles to our ENE and a Tropical storm force winds will continue to affect the eastern marine area until 9pm.A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect but is likely to be discontinued for the 9pm Intermediate National Hurricane Center advisory.mr Perinchief said: “Bermuda was certainly spared the worst of Tropical Storm Leslie. Despite a few power outages and cancelled flights it will be business as usual tomorrow."I would ask the public to remain cautious as there may be loose tree limbs and debris and the ocean is still dangerous for swimming."Let me also thank the members of the EMO, utility companies, local businesses and residents who all prepared for this storm. It is certainly better to be safe than sorry and with the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season tomorrow, September 10, we will be well prepared if any other storms come our way."Updated information for the public includes:The Ministry of Public Works Highways Team has inspected roads and report no issues. The Causeway remains open. Motorists are asked to exercise caution on the roads and to report any debris or obstructions (non-emergency) to 295 0011.Government offices will be open on Monday morning.The Ministry of Education has advised that schools will open for principals and teachers on Monday, September 10 and students will return on Tuesday, September 11. The Ministry has further advised that those school days lost will be made up later in the school year.The Emergency shelter at Cedarbridge Academy remained in a state of readiness but was not required.Following a brief closure the LF Wade International Airport resumed operations at 6pm this evening. The only scheduled flight is British Airways 2233 from London, Gatwick, expected to arrive at 7.12 p.m. and depart at 9 pm. Travellers whose flights were cancelled should contact their airlines for information on alternative flights.Concerning public transportation, buses will being operating this evening at 5.30pm. The Sea Express Ferry Service will be suspended on Monday, September 10 while the fleet and docks are inspected. An update on service resumption will be sent by noon.The Department of Marine and Ports has also advised that the cruise ship Norweigan Star will delay their arrival in Bermuda and now expect to arrive on Tuesday, September 11.Forecasters say Bermuda experienced sustained tropical storm force winds as TS Leslie passed the Island this afternoon.The storm had been heading further east but has started to move closer. At noon Leslie had reached her closest point to Bermuda which was about 126 miles to the east. She is now moving away and is predicted to become a Category 1 hurricane.A tropical storm warning remains in place.The Bermuda Weather Service public forecast said: "Winds have been sustained tropical storm force, gusting hurricane force at Commissioner's Point, which represents elevated and exposed areas of Bermuda."Heavier showers, with a chance of thunder remain as Leslie moves northward. Winds back NW and slowly decrease tonight into Monday as the storm accelerates north-northeast and strengthens. Hazardous surf and rip currents continue into Monday."This morning the Department of Airport Operations (DAO) advised that all flights for today, Sunday, with the exception of the British Airways London flight, have now cancelled.A spokesman said: "As the forecast is for Tropical Storm Leslie to pass slightly closer to the Island, the L F Wade International Airport will now experience sustained tropical storm cross winds this morning through late afternoon."Therefore the Airport will close temporarily from 9.30am through 4pm. DAO officials continue to monitor the storm and will keep the public informed of any changes."In addition, all bus and ferry services have been suspended today until further notice."Earlier, National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief warned the public to remain vigilant.“There is always the potential for a change in the forecast,” Mr Perinchief added.According to the Bermuda Weather Service, Hurricane Leslie's stall caused the storm to lose strength significantly, but a low pressure trough coming off the US East should send it north as of this morning.The sprawling storm has battered the US East Coat with swells, and Leslie has the potential to hit Newfoundland, Canada next week.Although no hurricane winds are expected here, the EMO advised that “forewarned is forearmed”, and residents are advised to check their emergency kits, weather news and the Emergency Broadcast at 100.1FM.