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Most Bus Service To Resume On Saturday
With the exception of two routes, bus service will return to normal as of Saturday, the Government confirmed this evening. A spokesperson said, “After a careful assessment by the Department of Public Transportation, a decision has been taken to suspend bus service on the following routes until further notice: Route 1 from Hamilton to St. George’s... Read more of this article
EMO Update: Buses, Ferries, Schools & More
[Updated with video] Ferry service will resume tomorrow, assessments are still being conducted regarding the resumption of bus service, Government offices will open on Monday, and garbage collection has resumed as normal. This information was provided at a press briefing today, with Premier Michael Dunkley, National Security Minister Jeff Baron, Commissioner... Read more of this article
Video & BELCO Updates: Hurricane Restoration
[Updated] 27,431 customers lost power due to Hurricane Nicole – approximately 90% of the island — however BELCO crews immediately sprang into action, and have restored power to 15,661 customers as of this morning. BELCO said, “As of 6:44am this morning 11,770 are awaiting restoration of their electricity service. “Crews were... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda’s Airport Is Back In Business
Bermuda’s airport is now back in business, with the first commercial passenger plane since Hurricane Nicole landing at just past 1.00pm this afternoon [Oct 14]. Hurricane Nicole — a Category 3 hurricane packing maximum sustained winds near 115 mph [185 km/h] — made its closest approach to us just over 24 hours ago, and since that... Read more of this article
20 Videos: Hurricane Nicole Passes Bermuda
Hurricane Nicole has passed over the island and is now moving well away from us, and Bermuda has yet again proven its resiliency and ability to withstand major storms, by holding up well against the Category 3 hurricane, which was packing maximum sustained winds near 115 mph [185 km/h]. Less than 24 hours after the closest point of approach, BELCO... Read more of this article
Hurricane Nicole: Logic, CellOne Network Update
[Updated] CellOne said its cellular network is running at 72% as of 8am this morning, adding that “technicians continue to attend remaining issues in various sectors across the island.” The company said, “Following Hurricane Nicole, CellOne is reporting its cellular network is currently running at 72% as of 8am this morning. Technicians... Read more of this article
City Arts Festival Postponed To November 19
Due to the impact of Hurricane Nicole, the City of Hamilton has advised the public that the City Arts Festival will no longer be held this Saturday, October 15th and will instead be postponed to Saturday November 19th, at Queen Elizabeth Park from 2.00pm – 8.00pm, with a Rain Date of November 20th, 2016] The City Arts Festival brings together art... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Group Opens For Business
Freisenbruch-Meyer Group’s offices were open for business as of 9.00am today [Oct 14], remaining open until 5.00pm to assist their clients with any claims resulting from Hurricane Nicole. A spokesperson said, “Our offices will also be open for business tomorrow, Saturday October 15th, 2016 from 9am to 5pm. Freisenbruch-Meyer Group will... Read more of this article
Full Services Resume At Fairmont Southampton
Fairmont Southampton has returned to business as usual following Hurricane Nicole, and also said they are offering a special rate to assist local residents who may wish to move into the hotel until their power is restored. As of today [Oct 14], full services have resumed at the resort, with recreational facilities such as the beach club, Willow Stream... Read more of this article
Digicel Restores 98%, Expect Full Service Soon
[Updated] Digicel says that it has restored 86% of its network as of 9.00am following Hurricane Nicole, and expects to return to full service soon. A spokesperson said, “Digicel & BTC engineers were immediately on site at affected cell tower locations and worked late into the night to ensure as many customers as possible had service. At the... Read more of this article
Hurricane Nicole: EMO Friday Morning Update
The Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] is continuing to ask for the public’s patience as essential service personnel go about the task of restoring the island following the passage of Hurricane Nicole. An EMO spokesperson said, “At first light work crews from the Ministry of Public Works, Department of Parks, the Royal Bermuda Regiment... Read more of this article
Video: NASA Films Hurricane Over Bermuda
Cameras outside the International Space Station captured Hurricane Nicole as it passed over Bermuda yesterday, offering a one-of-a-kind view of the storm from far above. In describing the footage they recorded, NASA said, “From and altitude of 252 miles, cameras outside the International Space Station captured new views of Hurricane Nicole Oct.... Read more of this article
