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Letters to the Editor

"Job well done"

April 4, 2012 Dear Sir A great job was done in containing and putting out the Marsh Folly fire, the work of the firemen and Marsh Folly staff rightly praised. There was also another group that worked hard to assist, the soldiers from the Bermuda Reg...

Apr 07, 2012

Letters to the Editor

"We lack cohesion"

March 31, 2012 Dear Sir, The dump fire really is the best way to teach someone about Bermudian politics. People have grown old, who lived near the ‘Pond’ and have childhood memories of a house full of smoke. There are people who have lived full lives...

Apr 03, 2012

Other

"Govt mulls solution ‘once and for all'"

The Pembroke Dump fire could have been started by a carelessly discarded cigarette, according to a Government waste manager. Allan Hunt said tree clippings piled up in dry conditions might easily have been set ablaze by the smallest of sparks on Thur...

Mar 31, 2012

Other

"Area residents offered assistance"

Forms are available at the Ministry of Public Works for residents affected by heavy smoke and possible water contamination, after fire engulfed the Pembroke Dump. One day after heavy smoke filled their homes, Friswell’s Hill residents were yesterday ...

Mar 31, 2012

Other

"Arson not ruled out as cause of huge Pembroke dump fire"

A huge fire ripped through Pembroke Dump last night, fanned by high winds and sending thick smoke over hundreds of homes and sparking a massive operation from firefighters. Giant flames lit up the sky while winds of up to 40 knots carried smoke for m...

Mar 30, 2012

Other

"Pembroke, Devonshire and even Flatts Village in Smiths blanketed in smoke"

Hundreds of area residents and spectators alike watched in awe as flames raged out of the Pembroke Dump, as smoke billowed throughout surrounding neighbourhoods. The Friswell’s Hill area was one of the hardest hit by heavy smoke. Area residents speak...

Mar 30, 2012

Environment

"Celebrate our Island on the 40th World Wetlands Day today"

Bermuda’s wetlands enjoy a special anniversary today, with 40 years since an international convention was signed to protect them. World Wetlands Day marks the 1971 Ramsar Convention, of which Bermuda is a member along with 158 other countries. Public...

Feb 02, 2011

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Pembroke Marsh

"Job well done"

"We lack cohesion"

"Govt mulls solution ‘once and for all'"

"Area residents offered assistance"

"Arson not ruled out as cause of huge Pembroke dump fire"

"Pembroke, Devonshire and even Flatts Village in Smiths blanketed in smoke"

"Celebrate our Island on the 40th World Wetlands Day today"

"Pembroke, Devonshire and even Flatts Village in Smiths blanketed in smoke"