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Photos: Van Overturns After Collision In St Davids

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Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:28:47 +0000

[Updated with video] Police and fire personnel are on scene in the St Davids Road area this morning [Jan 12] following a collision which resulted in a van overturning. The driver did not appear to be seriously injured, and as of 9.20am the van has been turned over, and they appear to be waiting for […]

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Photos/Video: Overturned Truck On Middle Road

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Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:50:09 +0000

[Updated] Emergency services responded to an incident on Middle Road near St. Mary’s Road in Warwick this afternoon [Feb 28] which resulted in a truck landing on its side. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and Police attended the scene where bystanders indicate no one appeared to have been injured. Traffic was diverted away from the […]

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Photos & Videos: Fire In Devonshire Marsh Area

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 17 Mar 2018 15:10:23 +0000

[Updating] Firefighters are currently battling a blaze in the marsh area of Devonshire this morning [March 17], with flames seen in the marsh as smoke pours into the air. Lieutenant Francis of the BFRS said, “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Emergency Dispatch Center received a call for a brush fire at 0820hrs in the […]

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Photos: Fire Service Extinguish St George’s Fire

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 29 Apr 2018 23:59:48 +0000

[Updated with video] Police and the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to Convict Bay Lane in St. George’s this evening [April 29] where smoke was seen coming out of a door on the lower level of a condominium unit. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel extinguished a fire and used an extractor to clear […]

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Photos & Video: BFRS At Elliot Career Day

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:25:49 +0000

Elliot Primary School held their Career Fair yesterday [Jan 24] with representatives from many different career choices including businesses, services and Government departments available to share information with the students. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] also joined many others at the event and did a controlled fire fighting display, enthralling the students by […]

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Photos & Videos: BHS Students Visit Fire Station

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:59:14 +0000

[Updated with photos] Students from Bermuda High School [BHS] visited Hamilton Fire Station today [Jan 31] where they learned about fire fighting, CPR and even had the opportunity to get some real life training from the experts, as they used a fire extinguisher to put out a fire. Gavin Carter, Fire and Life Safety Educator, said: […]

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Photos & Video: Van Crash In Hamilton Parish

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:12:49 +0000

[Updated] Emergency personnel responded to North Shore Road in Hamilton parish today [March 12] after a collision occurred which resulted in the van landing on its side, and appearing to bring down power lines. A police spokesperson said there was a “single vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish outside of Francis Patton […]

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BFRS Extinguish Bucket Lift Fire In St. David’s

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 18:48:23 +0000

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] responded to a fire this afternoon [April 29] on Mount Road in St. David’s. The fire appeared to be contained to the engine compartment of a mobile bucket hi-lift. BFRS personnel extinguished the fire and it did not appear that anyone suffered any injuries. Further details are limited […]

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Photos: BFRS Respond To St. David’s Boat Blaze

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Dec 2019 12:35:27 +0000

[Updated] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] and police responded to a reported boat fire last night [Dec 6] in St. David’s. Fire fighters fought the blaze from a dock before two boats arrived to assist, allowing the fire fighters to access the craft which was fully engulfed with flames and some distance away […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Powerboat Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 20 May 2018 21:47:16 +0000

[Updated] The 2018 Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] season got underway this afternoon [May 20] at Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC] with the race course spanning the waters of the Great Sound. Seven boats from different classes took part in this season opener and spectators watched from both sea and land with pleasure boats about the course […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Powerboat Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 18:33:11 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Powerboat Racing Association held their latest round of racing this afternoon [June 10] at Ferry Reach in the east end, with nine boats registered to race, with one pulling out just prior to start due to engine issues. “Offshore racing commenced with a battle between the two S Class Boats, […]

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BMOC Issue Around The Island Race Advisory

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 11 Aug 2018 17:37:51 +0000

The Around The Island Powerboat Race is scheduled to take place tomorrow [Aug 12] starting at 2.00pm and in advance of the race, the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] have issued a local navigation warning in reference to the closure of sea passages. A BMOC spokesperson said, “The Around The Island Powerboat Race will be […]

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Videos: Around The Island Race Gets Underway

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 12 Aug 2018 16:29:09 +0000

The final preparations are underway for the Rubis Around the Island powerboat race which is set take place this afternoon [Aug 12] starting from Ferry Reach in the east end. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime, the live video is below. The live broadcast of the final preparations has ended, […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Expo Powerboat Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 13:34:01 +0000

The first racing to kick off the 2019 Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] race season was held on Sunday [May 19] in St. George’s Harbour in conjunction with the fourth annual St. George’s Marine Expo hosted by Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] along with title sponsor RUBiS Energy Bermuda. There were two races held throughout the […]

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Marine Safety Advisory: Round The Island Race

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 18:45:37 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service is reminding members of the public that the Around the Island Powerboat Race will take place starting at 2.00pm Sunday [Aug 18] and they are encouraging everyone to “make this year’s event as safe as possible for all users of Bermuda’s waters”. A police spokesperson said, “While the Bermuda Powerboat Association […]

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Videos: Around The Island Powerboat Race Start

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 17:20:24 +0000

[Updated] The 2019 Rubis Around the Island Powerboat Race is getting underway this afternoon [Aug 18] with racing scheduled to begin at 2.00pm from Ferry Reach. You can watch a live stream below, and we will have additional coverage later on after the event concludes. Update: The live replay is below Update: A second live replay […]

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BSX On Covid-19 & Business Continuity

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:09:08 +0000

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] provided information about their plans for business continuity amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [“BSX” or “Exchange”] today issued a statement on the Exchange’s response to the Covid-19 virus and business continuity. “The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting market volatility has prompted the World […]

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Police Service: ‘We All Need To Do Our Part’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:41:49 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service is urging businesses and patrons to abide by the new regulations in the area of physical distancing and wearing of protective face-masks when shopping. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to work on ways to help patrons and owners at reopened businesses, […]

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PartnerRe Dividends On Preferred Shares

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:19:19 +0000

Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the period March 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020, of $0.40625 per share on the Company’s 6.50% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, $0.453125 per share on the Company’s 7.25% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, and $0.3671875 per share on […]

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Assured Guaranty Declares $0.20 Dividend

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:27:52 +0000

Assured Guaranty Ltd. today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 3, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2020. Assured Guaranty Ltd. is a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products to the […]

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HID: Walk-In Customers For Certain Services

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:49:59 +0000

The Health Insurance Department [HID] is “accepting walk-in customers for cash premium payments as well as new enrollment applications only,” and all walk-in customers must wear masks. A government spokesperson said, “The HID office is staffed with a reduced complement of employees to facilitate walk-in customers. “HID is located at 48 Church Street Sophia House […]

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Colonial To Cover Covid-19 Antibody Testing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:57:16 +0000

“Clients of Colonial Medical Insurance Company will be covered for Covid-19 antibody testing following an agreement with Helix Genetic and Scientific Solutions Ltd. of Hamilton,” the company announced. A Colonial spokesperson said, “The agreement, which will be operated as a pilot programme through June 30, will provide insurance cover for physician-ordered COVID-19 antibody testing for […]

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Video: ‘Taking Off’ On Impact Of Covid-19

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:21:40 +0000

After taking a hiatus due to the pandemic, Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the impact of Covid-19 in the construction of the new passenger terminal building. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As […]

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Argo Group Issues $0.31 Cash Dividend

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:26:53 +0000

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share on the company’s common stock. The cash dividend will be paid on June 12, 2020 to shareholders of record on May 29, 2020. Related Stories Argo Group Reports First Quarter Results AM Best Downgrades Credit […]

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RUBiS Service Stations Phase 1 Operating Hours

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:23:22 +0000

RUBiS Energy Bermuda provided information about their operating hours during the Island’s Phase 1 reopening, with select sites offering 24-hour refueling for essential service workers. RUBiS also reminds the public that surname shopping does apply to gas stations. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide […]

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Essent Reports Q1 Results & Declares Dividend

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:00:48 +0000

Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 of $149.5 million or $1.52 per diluted share, compared to $127.7 million or $1.30 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. Essent also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common […]

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Photos & Video: Police Arrest Airline Passenger

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:55:04 +0000

[Updated with video. Police said a 25 year old man assaulted flight attendants, was forcibly taken to the rear of the aircraft where he was restrained until the flight landed in Bermuda, after which he was arrested.] A Thomas Cook airline diverted to Bermuda this afternoon [Nov 24] following what we understand to be an issue with […]

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Photos & Video: RAF Aircraft Land In Bermuda

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Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:58:47 +0000

[Updated with video] Five Royal Air Force aircraft landed in cloudy and rainy conditions at the L.F.Wade International Airport at approximately 3pm this afternoon [Jan 6], with the four Typhoons and one A330-200 Voyager tanker having traveled from Lajes, Azores. The RAF website said, “This week 1 [Fighter] Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth are headed for […]

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Photos & Video: RAF Typhoons, Voyager Leave

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Published On :: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:46:26 +0000

The Royal Air Force [RAF] aircraft that arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Jan 6] left the island late this morning, while another set of aircraft touched down on the island a few hours after they departed. The four Typhoons and one A330-200 Voyager tanker traveled from Lajes, Azores and are headed for Nellis Air Force Base […]

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Photos/Video: Second RAF Aircraft Group Arrive

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Published On :: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:17:53 +0000

Another group of Royal Air Force aircraft landed at the L.F.Wade International Airport on Wednesday afternoon [Jan 7], with the four Typhoons and one A330-200 Voyager tanker having traveled from Lajes, Azores and expected to stay overnight, departing in the morning depending on weather conditions along their route. They mark the second group to land […]

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Photos & Video: RAF Aircraft Land In Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:24:50 +0000

Three Royal Air Force [RAF] Tornadoes and one A330-200 Voyager tanker landed at Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport this afternoon [Feb 9] having traveled from Lajes, Azores. The group of military aircraft are headed for a stop in Florida and then on to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada to participate in Red Flag, which […]

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Photos & Video: Three Planes Divert To Bermuda

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 03:05:16 +0000

[Updated with third diversion] Two planes diverted to the island tonight [Feb 16] with one landing with a damaged windshield and the other with a medical emergency. At approximately 7.20pm a private plane landed after it diverted to the island with a reported damaged windshield. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service trucks were stationed near the […]

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Photos: Fire Service Responds As Plane Diverts

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 19:15:51 +0000

[Updated] Emergency services responded to the airport at around 4.00pm today [April 18] to stand-by due to a private jet with 13 passengers onboard making an emergency landing due to one engine being out. According to online flight data the plane was heading to New Haven, Connecticut from the Grantley Adams Airport in Barbados when […]

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Photos & Video: RFA Lyme Bay Ship & Helicopter

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:18:49 +0000

[Updated] The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Lyme Bay is presently docked in St George’s, and a helicopter from the ship took off at around 1.30pm this afternoon [July 7] and is presently flying over the island. The Royal Navy website describes the vessel by saying: “RFA Lyme Bay is capable of delivering a significant fighting […]

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Photos & Video: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:09:58 +0000

Two groups of Royal Air Force military aircraft with eight Typhoon fighter jets and two A330 Voyager Tankers landed at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport yesterday [Dec 1] having arrived from Lajes Air Base in Terceira, Azores. The group are on their way to the annual Red Flag Exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada where the […]

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Photos & Video: Airport Emergency Exercise

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 22:53:11 +0000

[Updated with video] An emergency exercise took place at the L. F. Wade International Airport today [Dec 7] to test Bermuda’s readiness in the event of a plane crash or other emergency. The exercise, which must be undertaken every two years to ensure Bermuda is compliant with international regulatory requirements, involved various agencies as well as […]

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Photos & Video: Military Planes Depart Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:38:18 +0000

[Updated with video] Just before noon today [Feb 22] aircraft from the Royal Air Force departed Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport, heading to the Azores. The group of aircraft included the A330 Voyager Tanker accompanying four Typhoon fighter jets. As is the usual protocol, once the jets start their engines to warm up, passing traffic […]

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Video/Photos: RAF Voyager & Typhoons Leave

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 21:42:18 +0000

Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport saw extra activity today after three military aircraft paid the island a visit, taking off earlier this afternoon. The aircraft visiting the island included a Royal Air Force [RAF] A330 Voyager Tanker accompanying two Typhoon fighter jets, with the jets having arrived earlier this week. It is understood that more […]

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Photos & Video: Air Force Transports Injured Man

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:39:00 +0000

A boat transporting the survivors from a fishing vessel that caught fire arrived in Bermuda this morning [June 24], where an injured crew member was disembarked and taken to Bermuda’s airport by ambulance, and then flown by the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. for further treatment. The fishing vessel ‘Pioneer’ caught fire approximately 900 […]

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Photos & Video: British Airways i360 Tower

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:20:08 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda residents will be able to use British Airways’ new arrival and departure areas at Gatwick starting on January 24. That is the day BA will move from the North Terminal to the South Terminal and offer up a better travel experience for fliers. Colm Lacy, head of Commercial British Airways Gatwick, […]

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Photos, Video: British Airways Heritage Collection

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:41:18 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] British Airways has come a long ways after four small airlines merged to form Imperial Airways limited on March 31, 1924. In the 92 years since then, one man has seen most of the changes the airline has made. Keith Hayward joined the company as a traffic apprentice in 1945 and has […]

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Videos: Coast Guard Evacuates Sick Passenger

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 01:34:56 +0000

[Updated with videos] Local officials are currently helping to coordinate the helicopter evacuation of a sick passenger from the Norwegian Gem cruise ship, with the aircraft and helicopter due to refuel in Bermuda before rendezvousing with the ship. Update: US Coast Guard helicopter & C-130 taking off from Bermuda at approximately 11pm The Duty Officer […]

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Photos & Video: Military Planes Land In Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Jan 2017 20:45:30 +0000

[Updated with video] This afternoon [Jan 13] aircraft from the Royal Air Force [RAF] landed at LF Wade International Airport including an A330 Voyager tanker and 4 Typhoon fighter jets, having arrived from Lajes Air Base in Terceira, Azores. The group are on their way to the annual Red Flag Exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada […]

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Photos/Video: RAF Typhoons Land In Bermuda

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Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2018 21:55:14 +0000

Four Royal Air Force [RAF] typhoons and a Voyager tanker landed at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport this afternoon [Jan 16], with light rain falling as the planes touched down. Bernews understands the planes are scheduled to stay overnight, and due to depart tomorrow. The 2-minute live video replay is below: It is not unusual […]

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Photos/Video: Plane Makes Emergency Landing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 06:28:59 +0000

[Updated with video] Emergency services responded to the L.F. Wade International Airport early this morning [Feb 4] for an American Airlines flight that was making an emergency landing due to “possible fire in the cargo hold”. The flight, which was traveling from New York to Brazil, had diverted to Bermuda. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service […]

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Photos/Video: Military Aircraft Landing At Airport

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 20:02:02 +0000

A total of eight US Marine Corps V22 Osprey military aircraft landed at the LF Wade International Airport this afternoon [Feb 28]. It is not unusual for military aircraft to stop off in Bermuda while en-route to other destinations. The 6-minute live video replay is below: In describing the plane, the US Air Force website says, “The CV-22 Osprey is […]

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Photos & Video: Special Welcome For Air Canada

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 14:50:08 +0000

[Updated] The airport will be giving a special water cannon welcome to the incoming Air Canada flight today [May 3] to help celebrate their 70th anniversary of service to Bermuda. We will have more information and a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Live video below, if you […]

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Fire Service Clean Spill At Private Plane Facility

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2018 19:19:48 +0000

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service attended a spill this afternoon [May 28] at L.F. Wade International Airport’s Apron 4 near the private plane facility. Skyport representatives could also be seen at the scene. The spill was covered with an absorbent material then swept up into containers. The scent of fuel could […]

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Photos & Video: Military Planes Land In Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:58:01 +0000

[Updated with photos] This afternoon [Jan 17] aircraft from the Royal Air Force [RAF] landed at LF Wade International Airport. We will have a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime you can watch the live video replay below, and view all our coverage of military planes here. The 2-minute live video replay is […]

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Photos & Video: RAF Voyager & Typhoons Leave

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:14:03 +0000

Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport saw extra activity today [Jan 18] when the group of military aircraft that arrived on the island yesterday prepared to take off this afternoon. The 2-minute video replay is below: The aircraft included a Royal Air Force [RAF] A330 Voyager Tanker accompanying four Typhoon fighter jets. A short time after […]

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