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Planning Fees Waived For Hurricane Damages
The Department of Planning will be waiving all planning costs related to hurricane damage repairs, with the period to have fees waived to run from September 27th until October 26th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Planning is sensitive to the needs of the public regarding potential repairs to damaged property caused by the recent... Read more of this article
One Communications Post-Storm Update
One Communications continues to work on storm restoration, and said that approximately 800 TV/Internet customers are offline as of today. A spokesperson said, “One Communications today reports approximately 800 TV/Internet customers offline. Of this total, approximately 200 are affected by known issues being addressed by the field teams and are... Read more of this article
BELCO Thursday Morning Update: 964 Out
[Updated] Following the passage of Hurricane Humberto, BELCO’s staff have been working hard to restore power, and as of 10.00am this morning [Sept 26], 964 customers remain out of power. The company said, “Customers out as of 10:00am: 964 [2.7%]. And remaining outages by parish, in no particular order: St George’s: 20 Pembroke: 81 Sandys: 57 Devonshire:... Read more of this article
Minister Meets With Governor, UK OT Director
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines welcomed Governor John Rankin and the Director of Overseas Territories Mr. Ben Merrick to the Ministry Offices. A Government spokesperson said, “Mr. Merrick, who is visiting Bermuda from 24 – 26 September, is responsible for UK policy towards its overseas territories, with a particular focus on good... Read more of this article
Govt: Employee Salaries Following Humberto
The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports said they have been ”inundated with inquiries from the public regarding salary deductions as a result of missed work days due to Hurricane Humberto” and are urging “employers to seek alternative measures as it relates to staff absences. ” Minister Lovitta Foggo said, “We’ve... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Karen Is A “Potential Threat”
Tropical Storm Karen is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 323 nm to the SSE, 9 am on Friday [Sept 27], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Graphic... Read more of this article
DENR On Hurricane Damage To Shipwreck Site
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is currently assessing damage caused by the passage of Hurricane Humberto to the site of the shipwreck of the Montana. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is aware of significant damage to the side paddle steamer and blockade runner... Read more of this article
EMO: ‘Today Will Be Business As Usual’
[Updated] “Today – Wednesday – it will be business as usual,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said this morning [Sept 25]. Minister Caines said, “This morning, the Bermuda Police Service reported they received no calls and there were no road obstructions overnight as a result of winds associated with Tropical Storm Jerry. “Based... Read more of this article
Live Updates: ‘Tropical Storm Warning’ Issued
[Updating] Hurricane Humberto has now passed by Bermuda, and the clean up work is in progress and everyone is urged to stay prepared as a second storm, Jerry, is now a “threat to Bermuda” and a “Tropical Storm Warning” is in effect. All public schools and Government offices will be open on Wednesday [Sept 25], and buses, trash... Read more of this article
BMOC: Damaged Vessels After Hurricane
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] is currently following up with the boat owners with vessels that were damaged or broke free after the passage of Hurricane Humberto. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Since the passage of Hurricane Humberto, the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] has been receiving information... Read more of this article
BELCO Making Progress, But Facing Setbacks
Following Hurricane Humberto, BELCO said they “continue to make good progress in restoring power” but are “facing setbacks” such as “pole fires due to salt that had been deposited by Humberto combined with a light rain, which knocked out power to a number of areas that had been restored.” A spokesperson said, ”... Read more of this article
Wednesday: Schools, Causeway, Offices Open
“Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25th Bermuda will be open for business. Schools will be open, Government offices are open, and the causeway is open,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said today. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon [Sept 25] to provide an update regarding Tropical Storm Jerry, Minister Caines said, “We are... Read more of this article
Dudley Eve Matches On Sept 25 Postponed
Dudley Eve matches scheduled for tomorrow [Sept 25] have been postponed due to damage caused by Hurricane Humberto in the Goose Gosling Field. A spokesperson said, “Due to Goose Gosling Field being unavailable due to the damage caused by hurricane Humberto; please be advised the Dudley Eve matches scheduled for Wednesday, September 25th have been... Read more of this article
Colonial Insurance Receives Over 175 Claims
Colonial Insurance has received more than 175 claims for damage caused by Hurricane Humberto. Juanita Coley, the firm’s claims manager, said: “We were accepting calls from 8.30am on Thursday, September 19, from clients whose property had been damaged. “Our office opened at noon, once the roads were deemed safe for public access. Shortly after,... Read more of this article
TCD Southside And Rockaway Facilities Closed
The testing facilities at both Southside and Rockaway are closed until further notice due to damage caused by Hurricane Humberto. A spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department is advising that testing facilities at both the Southside and Rockaway locations are closed until further notice due to damage caused by Hurricane Humberto. The... Read more of this article
NASA Satellite Image Of Tropical Storm Jerry
NASA’s Terra satellite captured an image of Tropical Storm Jerry that “showed wind shear was pushing clouds away from the storm’s center.” A statement on NASA’s website said, “Forecasters use a variety of satellite imagery to understand what’s happening in a storm, and sometimes just a visible picture can tell a lot. NASA-NOAA’s... Read more of this article
