Hashtag: #SubtropicalStormFay
BF&M, Argus: Waiver of Double Deductible
BF&M and Argus announced today [Oct 23] that they will be waiving the right to apply separate deductibles for those unfortunate residential customers who incurred damage during both Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonzalo. The insurance companies said two named storms in such a short period is a very unique occurrence, and “two deductibles... Read more of this article
Marine & Ports Services Boat Removal Advisory
The Department of Marine & Ports Services reminded the public that they should remove any boats that broke loose or were wrecked during Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonzalo to a repair facility or safe location as soon as they can, adding that all vessels still lying wrecked as of November 10th will come under the Bermuda wreck removal process... Read more of this article
BFA Reschedule Postponed Football Matches
After recent game postponements, the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] have today [Oct 21] issued a timetable for rescheduled matches. A BFA spokesperson said, “Please take note of the following changes to the schedule and be guided accordingly. The Dudley Eve Semi-Final scheduled for Sunday – October 19th has been moved to Thursday – October... Read more of this article
Argus Now Paying Claims For Fay And Gonzalo
The Argus Group yesterday [Oct 20] revealed that it had already started making payments for claims from both Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonzalo. The company reported that it received claims all weekend regarding damages from the storms. Within one hour of opening their offices on Saturday [Oct 18] morning, Argus representatives visited customer... Read more of this article
Governor: “Massive And Impressive Response”
“We have seen a massive and impressive response to the double hit we have had within a week from Fay and Gonzalo,” Governor George Fergusson said today [Oct 20]. “There has been a tremendous job of organisation and co-operation – but above all effort and commitment by very many people. I want to pay particular tribute to those whose... Read more of this article
Govt. Tax Extension Due To Fay & Gonzalo
Due to the disruption caused by Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonzalo, the Government has extended the tax deadline from October 15th to October 24th. A spokesperson from the the Office of the Tax Commissioner said, “In consideration of the impact of Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonzalo, all tax returns which were due by the 15th October... Read more of this article
All Govt Schools To Close At 1.30pm On Thurs
BHS, Saltus, MSA, Warwick Academy, Somersfield Academy, Bermuda Institute and Berkeley Institute will all be closed on Thursday [Oct 16] and Friday [Oct 17], while the other Government schools will close at 1.30pm on Thursday. Bermuda College will close at 1pm on Thurday. As we are forecast to be getting battered by hurricane force winds on Friday,... Read more of this article
Island Residents Thank Regiment Soldiers
Island residents yesterday [Oct 14] united to praise Bermuda Regiment soldiers who have worked to repair the damage caused by Tropical Storm Fay. Regiment teams again fanned out around the Island to help clear up debris and patch damaged roofs as a new hurricane threat looms on the horizon. Health Visitor Diane Gledhill, who looks after babies and young... Read more of this article
Full Copy: EMO Emergency Plan For Public
With a Hurricane Watch now in effect as Hurricane Gonzalo bears down on Bermuda – directly on the heels of Tropical Storm Fay – island residents are working to prepare themselves for the storm’s effects. On that note, below is the Emergency Plan for the General Public released by the Bermuda Government Emergency Measures Organisation... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Group On Storm Claims
[Updated] Freisenbruch-Meyer Group said, “We are working diligently to process claims made related to Tropical Storm Fay in advance of the impending hurricane and we are monitoring Hurricane Gonzalo very closely. “While we continue to ‘hope for the best, we must prepare for the worst.’ Therefore, we urge our clients to make the necessary... Read more of this article
Roban: Was Govt Slow To Mobilise Resources?
[Updated] “In light of the impact overnight why did it take until late afternoon for there to be a meeting of the EMO,” Shadow Minister of Public Safety Walter Roban has asked. Speaking after the island was battered by Tropical Storm Fay, Mr. Roban said, “We do note that there appear to have been a number of problems with the experience... Read more of this article
Storm Postpones Pirates of Penzance Show
[Updated] In the wake of Tropical Storm Fay, many island services and establishments were forced to close or cancel, with the planned October 12 production of the Pirates of Penzance no exception. The show’s postponement will see it now take place on October 18 at 3.00pm, with anyone holding tickets for the postponed performance able to attend... Read more of this article
Video: O’Reilly Praises Bermuda On Fox News
Bermuda got a favourable mention on this evening’s [Oct 13] broadcast of the O’Reilly Factor on Fox News, with host Bill O’Reilly — who was in Bermuda for Tropical Storm Fay — calling Bermuda a “beautiful island” adding that he didn’t even lose power at the hotel during the storm. Speaking in his Tip of... Read more of this article
200 Regiment Soldiers Help Clean Up After Fay
A total of 200 Bermuda Regiment soldiers pitched in today [Oct 13] to help cope with the damage caused by Tropical Storm Fay. Teams fanned out across the Island, putting tarpaulins on the roofs of 30 damaged homes, clearing the roadways of trees and other debris and clearing up around schools. One Immediate Response Team [IRT] spent the afternoon clearing... Read more of this article
Traffic Delays Heading To The West End
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is advising the public to expect traffic congestion at the junction of Middle Road and South Road in Paget, as the Paget traffic lights are still out of order following damage caused by Tropical Storm Fay, resulting in significant delays, particularly for those traveling from the west end. A police spokesperson... Read more of this article
Paget Church Opens Doors To Those In Need
Following Tropical Storm Fay, the Anglican Parish Church of St. Paul, Paget has opened their doors to Paget residents and all those still without electricity, offering toilet facilities, water, power to charge cell phones, Wi-Fi access, and the ability to heat food. Anyone who needs any of the above is welcome to attend the Christian Education Centre... Read more of this article
