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Police are looking at “forensic opportunities” after a spate of offensive graffiti around Pembroke, a spokesman said.
The latest incident, found yesterday morning, targeted sites on Parsons Road, Happy Valley Road and the Angle Street/North Street ar...
DATE: Sep 25, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Royal Gazette will update this page with key news as Tropical Storm Jerry approaches Bermuda.
6pm: The Bermuda Weather Service cancelled the warning for Post Tropical Cyclone Jerry.
Jerry’s strength had declined to winds of 35mph and gusts to 46m...
DATE: Sep 25, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Hurricane devastation remains widespread in the northern Bahamas, where residents shared heartfelt thanks yesterday for more than 100 tonnes of Bermudian aid.
As Bermuda readies for a second storm of its own in quick succession, the generosity of res...
DATE: Sep 24, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Transport Control Department’s testing facilities at Southside and Rockaway have been closed until further notice, as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Humberto.
The department announced the closures at 9.30am today, and apologised for any ...
DATE: Sep 24, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Orange St Georges Route ferry service is suspended effective immediately, the Department of Marine and Ports Services announced shortly before 5pm today.
A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for the island, according to the Bermuda Weather S...
DATE: Sep 23, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermudians were warned yesterday not to take down their storm protection, with Hurricane Jerry maintaining its projected course to strike the island next week.
Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, will update the public today and tomorrow...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
From autumn seedlings to Christmas carrots and poinsettias, Hurricane Humberto’s close pass this week left farmers and nurseries counting the cost.
The battering on Wednesday night destroyed greenhouses around the island — and low rainfall meant extr...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A trial continued this week in Britain for two Bermudian-born men who have denied charges of terrorism.
Hisham Muhammad, 25, is accused of plotting to use a radio-controlled drone to attack an army barracks.
His cousin, Faisal Ahmad, 24, is charged w...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A popular Bermudian singer who enjoyed a colourful career in the United States has died at 91.
James Ellsworth “Al” Trott’s childhood dream of becoming a jazz singer landed him a stint with one of Bermuda’s top hotel circuit bands of the 1950s, calle...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Hurricane Humberto hit Bermuda from the south, veering west by 9pm on Wednesday.
Hurricanes spin anticlockwise; the front right quadrant is typically strongest.
Humberto swerved northwest later Wednesday night, and by dawn was blowing from the north....
DATE: Sep 20, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell