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Governor Expresses Condolences After Storm

The Governor, Mr George Fergusson, has added his condolences to the widespread feelings of sadness and concern in Bermuda for the devastation on Dominica following last week’s Tropical Storm Erika. The Royal Navy Fleet Auxiliary ship, RFA Lyme Bay, which visited Bermuda in July, and is equipped specifically for disaster recovery work, arrived in Dominica... Read more of this article

Premier Speaks With Island Leaders After Storm

“We must always help when and where we can,” Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said today [Sept 2] following a series of telephone calls with the Prime Minister of Dominica and the Premier of Montserrat in the wake of the damage caused by Tropical Storm Erika last week. The Premier said, “I spoke with Prime Minister Roosevelt... Read more of this article

Storm: PLP Extend Best Wishes To Dominica

“The PLP extends well wishes and prayers to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerritt and the Government of Dominica and all the affected families and communities,” Shadow Minister of National Security Walter Roban said after the Caribbean island was slammed by Tropical Storm Erika. The BBC report that, “A tropical storm heading across the... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Erika Affects Caribbean, Florida

Although it looks like Bermuda will be spared the wrath of Tropical Storm Erika, all jurisdictions are not so lucky with reports that 12 people have been killed in Dominica, and Florida Governor Rick Scott declaring a state of emergency for the entire state today [Aug 28]. Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Erika has caused devastation on the Caribbean... Read more of this article

Fifth Named Storm Of 2015 Hurricane Season

Tropical Storm Erika — the 5th named storm of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season — has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The Bermuda Weather Service said that Erika is not a threat to Bermuda at this time, and its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 741 nautical miles... Read more of this article