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Photos: Fire Service Works On Bethel AME Roof
[Updated with video] Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel across the island continued working on ‘special operations’ including flooding, blown out windows, and roof damage, caused by Hurricane Nicole. Fire Service crews worked on repairs in the midst of responding to ongoing emergency calls. The Fire Service Bronto Skylift truck was... Read more of this article
Minister & Shadow: Lefroy House Roof Repair
“While the OBA has been quick to repair bus shelters in the hope of getting a few extra votes in constituency 33, they have displayed a shocking lack of urgency or compassion for the safety and comfort of seniors at Lefroy House,” Shadow Minister for Labour Relations and Seniors Derrick Burgess said. Mr. Burgess said that hurricane damage... Read more of this article
Planning Approvals Granted for Slate Quarrying
The Department of Planning advised today [Nov 6] that planning approvals for slate quarrying have now been granted for four sites in Bermuda and quarrying can begin immediately. Those sites are: Rocky Heights Quarry off Lolly’s Well Road, Smiths; 15 Farmer’s Lane, Warwick;126 Harrington Sound Road, Smiths; and 3 Farm Lane, Hamilton. A look at some... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Slate, Planning & Quarries
“Over the last few days there has been much misinformation spread about the role of the Department of Planning in respect of approving the opening of quarries to meet the high demand for slate following the recent passing of Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonzalo,” Minister Michael Fahy said today. The Minister said, “Rumors that... Read more of this article
Video: Zane Desilva On Roof Slate Shortage
MP Zane Desilva, who also owns a major construction firm, has spoken out about the roof slate shortage, calling on the Government to take action to assure a supply of slate is available so that homeowners who suffered roof damage in either Tropical Storm Fay, and Hurricane Gonzalo can get their damage fixed. Zane Desilva says, “I’m very... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Planning Matters Post Gonzalo
[Updated with video] Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy held a press conference today [Oct 30] to clarify Department of Planning matters in the wake of Hurricane Gonzalo. The Minister said, “In the aftermath of Hurricane Gonzalo, myself and some of my Cabinet colleagues have been inundated with calls and queries regarding repair-work to... Read more of this article
Minister & Opposition On Minister’s Roof Repair
[Updated with Minister's response] Questions have arisen from the Opposition as to whether staff from the Ministry of Public Works were dispatched to Minister Patricia Gordon Pamplin’s residence after her roof sustained damage in Hurricane Gonzalo, and questions have also been asked about where the materials used came from. In a statement issued... Read more of this article
Attempted Theft Of Roof Slate From Home
The police have advised people to secure their home repair supplies when not in use, especially roof slate, as they have received a report about the attempted theft of such supplies from a Hamilton parish home. A police spokesperson said, “Members of the public are advised to secure their home repair supplies when not in use, especially roof slate,... Read more of this article
National Trust Talk On Bermuda Quarrying
A Bermuda historian once summed up the island’s quarrying tradition as well as anyone when he said “it is a great advantage when you can dig your house out of your own backyard.” And last Sunday [Apr. 27] the Bermuda National Trust hosted an open air “Trust Talk” at the new Vesey Nature Reserve in Southampton on the subject... Read more of this article
