Airport Update
Sat, 2010-02-13
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - Following an assessment of the current weather conditions, a decision has been made by the Department of Airport Operations (DAO) to extend the closure of the L.F. Wade International Airport until 8.00 p.m. this evening.
This is as a result of severe wind conditions being experienced in the vicinity.
Read MoreCauseway To Close Until 8.00 P.M.
Sat, 2010-02-13
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) is advising that wind gusts of 67 knots have been experienced in the vicinity of the Causeway Bridge.
As a result and in the overwhelming interest of public safety, a decision has been made by the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) to close the Causeway Bridge effective immediately until 8.00 p.m. tonight.
Update: Airport
Sat, 2010-02-13
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - The Department of Airport Operations is advising the public that due to storm force cross winds being experienced at the L.F. Wade International Airport, a decision has been made to close the airport until 5.00 p.m.
As a reminder the following flights have been cancelled for today:
UPDATE: Severe Weather
Sat, 2010-02-13
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - Public Advisories - The Island continues to experience severe and unsettled weather conditions which will remain in effect over the course of this afternoon and this evening.
The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) anticipates that winds will gradually increase to between 40 – 50 knots, reaching hurricane force gusts by late afternoon and up to 9.00 p.m.
Shooting in Sandys parish
Sat, 2010-02-13
A few minutes after 2am today, Police responded to a report of gun shots being fired in the area of Kitchener Close in Sandys parish. As a result a 23 year old Sandys parish man was taken to KEMH where he is presently being treated for multiple gun shot wounds to his body.
An investigation has commenced with officers from the Serious Crime Unit under the direction of Chief Inspector Nick Pedro.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious to contact 295-0011 or the independent organization Crime Stoppers Bermuda on 800-8477.
Saturday Weather Advisory
Fri, 2010-02-12
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) is advising that the Island can expect to experience severe and unsettled weather conditions tomorrow (Saturday).
According to the BWS it is anticipated that during the late afternoon hours of Saturday storm force winds are expected to be between 40-50 knots, with hurricane force gusts of up to 65 knots.
February 12 - Daily Report
Fri, 2010-02-12
Boat Fire - Around 10:30am on Thursday, Police received a report of a boat on fire at the Grotto Bay Beach Resort dock. Officers attended the scene a short time later. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene and eventually extinguished the blaze. The vessel was completely destroyed; however no one was injured. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
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