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Letters to the Editor

This year we should all give thanks

20 October, 2014 Dear Sir, Complacency can be a pretty bad thing. Far too often, we take the blessings of life for granted. But I think wrestling with Gonzalo has spoken to the hearts of many Bermudians. From reports I’m hearing, people a...
Oct 22, 2014
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Quick-thinking museum staff praised

The National Museum’s roofs received a severe battering during Hurricane Gonzalo, but exhibits and artefacts escaped largely unscathed. The Category 3 hurricane ripped large sections of the roof off Commissioner’s House as winds in excess of 120mph h...
Oct 22, 2014
Local Business

Roof slate shortage as stores see storm sales boost

A shortage of roof slate has hit the Island in the wake of a double whammy from Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonzalo. But building supply firms said fresh deliveries of slate for damaged roofs is expected to arrive on the Island before the end of...
Oct 22, 2014
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What did you do when power returned?

If you’ve been without power over the past ten days, you’ve probably fantasised about warm showers, hot meals and TV. But what’s the very first thing you reached for once the electricity returned following Hurricane Gonzalo? For personal trainer B...
Oct 22, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Time to put politics aside

20 October, 2014 Dear Sir, Bermudians for centuries have historically thrived in the face of adversity. Hurricane Gonzalo provides us the opportunity to rebuild, repair, restore and replant. We can also rejoice that there was no loss of li...
Oct 22, 2014
Other

SPCA: animals unfazed by storm

The SPCA has been working without any power since Hurricane Gonzalo hit the Island, but the 40 plus animals in its care are faring well according to staff. The animal shelter lost power on the first day of the storm and has been running on a skeleta...
Oct 22, 2014
Local Business

Insurance boss: As bad as it was, we dodged a big one

Bermuda insurance firm Freisenbruch Meyer has swung into post-Hurricane Gonzalo mode with military efficiency. The firm’s William Madeiros, a former Bermuda Regiment Major, said: “We’ve got a plan, we’re sticking to it and working our way through.” ...
Oct 22, 2014
Other

Business as usual within two days

Bermuda was back to business within 48 hours of a hit from Hurricane Gonzalo, company executives said yesterday. Graham Pewter, head of insurance and reinsurance firm Catlin, said the Island had prepared well for Gonazalo after an unexpected impact f...
Oct 22, 2014
Other

Digicel almost back to 100 percent capacity

Digicel’s network will be back at 100 percent capacity by the end of the week, the firm announced this evening. At the close of business today Digicel confirmed that their network recovery has exceeded 95 percent. The firm said that customers can ex...
Oct 22, 2014
Other

Modellers estimate $200m-$400m in insured losses from Gonzalo

Catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide estimates that insured losses in Bermuda from Hurricane Gonzalo will range between $200 million and $400 million. AIR conducted a damage survey across Bermuda on Sunday and Monday. In a statement, AIR said: “I...
Oct 22, 2014
Other

No regrets for injured soldier

A Regiment soldier injured while he helped the post-Gonzalo relief effort has said he has no regrets about his hurricane service. Che Edmead suffered a broken leg after he was hit by a car while directing traffic during the massive clean-up of roads...
Oct 22, 2014
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