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Video & Text: Today’s Gonzalo Press Conference

The last buses will leave Somerset and St. George’s at 6pm today, ferries will end service at 7pm, the Causeway will close at 10am tomorrow and the Royal Navy vessel HMS Argyll is heading to Bermuda, Premier Michael Dunkley said at a press conference today [Oct 16]. The Premier said, “As I said yesterday, it is important that all preparations... Read more of this article

Causeway Is Now Closed As Of 10.40am Friday

[Updated: Now closed] The Causeway will close at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow [Friday, Oct 17], with the decision to close the Causeway based on the forecasted, deteriorating conditions, Premier Michael Dunkley said today [Oct 16]. Speaking at a press conference today, the Premier said: “The decision to close the Causeway is based on the forecasted, deteriorating... Read more of this article

UK Royal Naval Ship HMS Argyll To Standby

[Updated] Premier Michael Dunkley confirmed that the UK Royal Naval ship HMS Argyll is heading towards Bermuda, and will be on standby to provide assistance should we need any after the passing of Hurricane Gonzalo. Speaking at a press conference today, the Premier said: “Out of an abundance of caution, the Royal Navy vessel HMS Argyll is heading... Read more of this article

All Pirates of Penzance Shows Cancelled

All of the remaining run of The Pirates of Penzance have been cancelled due to the pending arrival of Hurricane Gonzalo. A statement from the Gilbert & Sullivan Society said, “Dear Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda patrons, members, cast, crew and audiences,It is with a very heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of all... Read more of this article

Tourism Authority Update On Gonzalo Prep

Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Bill Hanbury has provided an update on the measures the BTA is taking under its Emergency Management Plan in light of the impending arrival of Hurricane Gonzalo.. The full statement from Mr. Hanbury is below: The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Bermuda office will close Thursday, October 16 at 1:00 p.m. in anticipation... 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

Clarien Bank’s Notice For Hurricane Gonzalo

Clarien Bank said they will “cease all operations effective Thursday, 16 October at 1pm in preparation for the impending approach and immediate aftermath of Hurricane Gonzalo. The Paget Plaza and Hamilton branch locations will remain closed through the weekend. “Customers are encouraged to complete all ACH and wire transactions by 12 noon... Read more of this article

Early Pension Payments For Colonial Clients

[Updated] In light of the approaching hurricane, Colonial Pensions advised that its pensioners that their monthly pension payment will be deposited into their bank accounts effective tomorrow, 16th October 2014. A spokesperson said, “These payments are being made early to allow for any necessary cash withdrawals before early bank closures and/or... Read more of this article

Regiment Partially Embodied From 2pm Thurs

Due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Gonzalo — a Category 3 hurricane forecast to batter us with tropical and hurricane force winds for 27 hours – the Bermuda Regiment will be partially embodied with effect from 2.00pm on Thursday. A statement from the Regiment said, “Individuals included in that embodiment will have already been... Read more of this article

Hurricane Seminar Postponed By Hurricane

In what could be seen as an unfortunate irony, a seminar on hurricanes has been postponed due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Gonzalo. The RICS Hurricane presentation by visiting academics from Western Ontario and Dr. Mark Guishard from BIOS is postponed from Thursday [Oct 16] until Thursday 6th November. The presentation was due to be on Hurricane... Read more of this article

Charters & Extra Flights On Prior To Gonzalo

The airport will close at 9.00pm on Thursday night and will likely remain closed throughout most of Saturday, however until it closes the airport will be extra busy, with two charter flights going out and airlines adding extra flights out, including Air Canada,United Airlines, JetBlue and American Airlines. A spokesperson said, “In anticipation... Read more of this article

Video & Text: Press Conference On Gonzalo

[Updated] Hurricane Gonzalo “looks set to be a direct hit on the Island,” Premier Michael Dunkley said today [Oct 15], while the Bermuda Weather Service said to expect 27 hours of tropical storm force winds beginning on Thursday, with hurricane force winds expected on Friday. Speaking at a press conference today, Premier Dunkley said that... Read more of this article