Island’s weather team saluted for service
Created: Mar 23, 2024 07:35 AM
Wayne Furbert, the transport minister, joins Bermuda Weather Service staff at St George’s for the launch of the daily weather balloon (Photograph supplied)
Staff at the Bermuda Weather Service will enjoy a day of recognition today with World Meteorological Day.
The island is included, via Britain, among World Meteorological Organisation agencies worldwide.
The theme for this year is “At the Frontline of Climate Action”.
Bermuda’s participation includes the WMO regional association IV hurricane committee activities.
Wayne Furbert, the transport minister, called on the BWS headquarters in Southside, St David’s, joining staff for the launch of the daily weather balloon.
He praised the 13 full-time staff providing “vital” around the clock service for the island, its marine area and LF Wade International Airport.
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Published March 23, 2024 at 7:35 am (Updated March 23, 2024 at 7:33 am)
Island’s weather team saluted for service
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