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Tropical Storm Ana is first named system of 2021 Hurricane Season
HAMILTON, Bermuda- Recently named Tropical Storm Ana, which started as a subtropical storm in the Atlantic Ocean near Bermuda on Saturday morning, May 22, 2021, has now transitioned to a tropical cyclone, according to the latest National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecast.
Bermuda preps battlefield should UK block Cannabis Act
HAMILTON, Bermuda – Bermuda’s Premier, Hon E. David Burt has warned of serious potential damages to the territory’s relationship with the UK, should the Governor, Rena Lalgie not give assent to the countries Cannabis Licensing Act.
Bermuda swears in first female & first black Governor
VI CONSORTIUM
HAMILTON, Bermuda – Rena Lalgie, Bermuda’s first black and female governor, was sworn into office on Monday, December 14, 2020, during a closed ceremony at Government House.
UPDATE: Eye of Cat 2 Hurricane Paulette passes directly over Bermuda
HAMILTON, Bermuda- The entire island of Bermuda was directly in the eye of Hurricane Paulette on Monday morning, September 14, 2020, as the storm threatens to bring another round of damaging winds and torrential rains as it begins to move away.
Upcoming General Election in Bermuda
By Thomas C. Famous
"I wish to run in the next election"
Words spoken by someone a few years ago.
"I will be running in the election on October 1st"
Words spoken by the very same someone on Wednesday gone.
Politics & Race in Bermuda
Thomas C. Famous
As we are being “open and honest’ about racial issues worldwide, regionally and locally, let us take a moment to discuss race and politics in Bermuda.
Liquidation of Digicel affiliate will not affect day to day operations- Digicel Group
HAMILTON, Bermuda- Digicel Group One Ltd, the telecommunications group’s Bermudian-based holding company, has gone into provisional liquidation in Bermuda.
RVIPF officers complete ‘close protection training’ in Bermuda
HAMILTON, Bermuda– Eight officers from the Armed Response Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have successfully completed a six-week Close Protection Training Course in Bermuda and, according to Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews, the training will equip the force to provide broader range of policing responses.
'VI stands prepared to assist with Bermuda's recovery'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the territory stands ready to assist with the recovery of the Hurricane Humberto hit Bermuda, following some amount of devastation from the storm.
UPDATE: Hurricane Jerry weakens to Category 1 storm
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hurricane Jerry lost wind speed and has downgraded to a Category 1 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center’s (NHC) 11:00am update on Friday, September 20, 2019.