Words matter… even amid the heat and hostility of political debate.

And when serious accusations are flung across the party divide, voters deserve to know if they hold water.

The PLP recently accused the OBA of being “anti-Bermudian”, in the context of the jobs market.

But what does the data tell us?

Gary Foster Skelton reports

He came, he saw… but he definitely failed to conquer.

Hurricane Ernesto gave Bermuda a long, tiresome pummeling but thankfully there was no loss of life, no reported injuries, and no major structural damage.

Thanks to a well-versed hurricane preparedness strategy by the emergency services – and residents taking little chance against the elements – we came through the storm largely unscathed.

Jasmine Patterson takes us through the 40 hour hurricane event.

Bermuda is breathing a collective sigh of relief as we say ‘good riddance’ to Ernesto, a most unwelcome visitor to our shores.

As we extend our gratitude to all those who helped get the island back on its feet in double-quick time, we look back at the sights and sounds of a long and disruptive weekend.

A lingering storm with an unusually long period of calm in the middle.

Gary Foster Skelton gives us the nuts and bolts of Hurricane Ernesto’s noisy visit to Bermuda.

When storms are approaching, we’re always looking for the best sources of information – often on the internet.

Well, there’s a Floridian weather watcher (with a big Bermuda following) who provides easy access to multiple official sources on his website.

Gary Foster Skelton spoke to Mike Boylan of Mike’s Weather Page.

Bad weather is coming at Bermuda from both the west and the south – so we must prepare early for this weekend’s hurricane.

Gary Foster Skelton has the latest on Ernesto, and the rain that precedes him.

A movement to encourage voters towards independent political candidates, spearheaded by Sir John Swan, will by represented at the upcoming Bye-Election.

Furthermore, the PLP confirms they are in the process of selecting a new candidate following Kathy-Lynn Simmons’ resignation as both Attorney General and MP for Sandy’s North.

Gary Foster Skelton has the latest on the upcoming October 4th Bye-Election.…

Tracking Ernesto! Our reporter Cooper Stevenson will be bringing you live updates from the field every day as the storm approaches. Follow us for the latest on Ernesto’s path and how it might impact our island.

The Bermuda Flyer instagram page is gaining traction online as one of the best sources of aviation news….

Trainee pilot Kian Mooney, the founder of the news site, tells us that it has come in handy for locals and visitors alike, who are looking to track their flight activity in an out of L.F. Wade International Airport.

Jasmine Patterson reports.

The third bye-election within a year is set for October 4th, in Constituency 36 Sandy’s North.

The furthest west-end constituency, made vacant by the resignation of former Attorney General Kathy Lynn Simmons, has been a PLP seat since 1989.

Gary Foster Skelton has more…

Got plans for the weekend? Looking forward to the Eastern Counties? There’s a chance the weather may not be in your favour…

Bermuda Weather Service are currently forecasting a visit from Tropical Storm Ernesto, and Government is urging residents to be vigilant.

Gary Foster Skelton spoke to BWS Director Michelle Pitcher.