Author Archive: Bernews1

3pm: 172 Customers Remain Without Power

[Updated] BELCO said that as of 6:00pm this evening [Oct 29], approximately 446 customers remain without power. ”Tomorrow, as BELCO Dispatch Operators will be sending out crews to the remaining small jobs, we will no longer be posting lists of where crews will be working,” a spokesperson said. “To do so would create confusion for... Read more of this article

Photos: $70 Million Super Yacht Back In Bermuda

The $70 million super yacht “Lady S” is back in Bermuda, where it is presently docked at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. At last report, the 225-foot long vessel is owned by Daniel Snyder, an American billionaire best known as the owner of the Washington American football team, which has been embroiled in some controversy over the name. Built by... Read more of this article

CableVision Offers 25% Credit to Subscribers

[Updated] Bermuda CableVision is offering all monthly subscribers a 25% storm credit following Hurricanes Fay and Gonzalo. The offer will see CableVision extend the credit to all customers for the disruption of television and internet services, and will be reflected on their November bills. Credited services include: economy tier, deluxe tier, super... Read more of this article

Unmannned Rocket Explodes After Launch

An unmanned supply rocket bound for the International Space Station exploded shortly after its launch in Virginia last night [Oct 28]. The rocket had originally been scheduled to launch last week, however it was delayed due to Hurricane Gonzalo impact on the tracking site located in Bermuda. Last night the $200 million rocket and spacecraft —... Read more of this article

BELCO: 656 Customers Remain Without Power

[Updated: 656 remain without power as of 2pm, Oct 29] Power restoration from the two back to back storms continues, with BELCO saying the latest count is now 1395 without power, down from a peak of over 31,000 following Hurricane Gonzalo. The breakdown as follows: Pembroke 201, Paget 197, Devonshire 223, Warwick 341, Southampton 61, Sandys 3, Smiths... Read more of this article

41 Athletes Named For 2014 CAC Games Team

The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] today [Oct 28] confirmed the names of the athletes who will represent Bermuda at the XXII Central American & Caribbean [CAC] Games, which are being held in Veracruz, Mexico from 14 to 30 November 2014. The BOA said, “41 Bermudian athletes will compete in Athletics, Cycling, Equestrian, Swimming, Sailing,... Read more of this article

CableVision: 93% Of Video, 85% Of Internet

“As of today, 93 per cent of our video subscribers and 85 per cent of our internet subscribers are back online,” Bermuda CableVision CEO Terry Roberson said today [Oct 28]. Mr. Roberson added, “Our crews are still working across the island, aside from St. George’s and St. David’s where work has been completed. “Tomorrow, we will... Read more of this article

“Come And See What Police Can Do” Show

“As part of the Bermuda Police Service 135th anniversary celebrations, the public is cordially invited to ‘Come and See What Police Can Do II’ – a police talent and variety show taking place on Saturday, November 8th at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts,” a police spokesperson said today. “An evening of... Read more of this article

Videos: Bye-Election Nomination Day Underway

[Updated with videos] The Nomination Day for the upcoming bye-election in Constituency #33 Sandys South is underway today [Oct 28], with the PLP and OBA candidates, and their supporters, making their way to the Somers Isles Lodge in Sandys. The bye-election will be held on November 18th and will see the PLP’s Jamahl Simmons match up against the... Read more of this article

HMS Argyll Seizes $15 Million In Cocaine

The HMS Argyll seized over 200Kg [441lbs] of cocaine with what was said to be an estimated street value of $15 million only a day after leaving Bermuda, where the ship had been assisting with the clean-up following Hurricane Gonzalo. After spending four days in Bermuda, she was returning to the Caribbean when the ship encountered a suspect yacht in... Read more of this article

CableVision: 90% Of Video, 83% Of Internet

“After continuing our work through the weekend, we now have 90 per cent of our video subscribers and 83 per cent of our internet subscribers are back online,” Bermuda CableVision CEO Terry Roberson said today [Oct 27]. Mr. Roberson added, “Tomorrow, our crews will continue to work in St. David’s, the Hamilton Parish area from Winton Hill... Read more of this article

Minister & Opposition On Minister’s Roof Repair

[Updated with Minister's response] Questions have arisen from the Opposition as to whether staff from the Ministry of Public Works were dispatched to Minister Patricia Gordon Pamplin’s residence after her roof sustained damage in Hurricane Gonzalo, and questions have also been asked about where the materials used came from. In a statement issued... Read more of this article