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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
Tuesday: Schools, Offices Open, Buses Running
“Essentially, Tuesday will be business as usual,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, explaining that public schools will be open tomorrow, buses will be running, Government offices will be open, trash collection will be as normal and the airport will operate. Speaking at press conference this afternoon [Sept 23], Minister Caines... Read more of this article
Video: Bahamians Thank Bermuda For Donations
Some of the people of the Bahamas have offered their thanks and gratitude for the delivery of donations to the beleaguered island following the destructive passing of Hurricane Dorian. After a call was made on September 6 for people to donate goods for the hurricane-ravaged island, the Seventh Day Adventist Church on King Street was filled with new... Read more of this article
$187K Donated To Red Cross For Dorian Relief
Over $187,000 has been donated to the Bermuda Red Cross to assist the Bahamas after they sustained catastrophic damage in Hurricane Dorian. “The official death toll across the Bahamas is 52. But that number is expected to skyrocket, with 1,300 people still missing two weeks after the hurricane,” CNN reported this weekend. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
BELCO Monday Morning Update: 2061 Out
Following the passage of Hurricane Humberto, BELCO’s staff have been working hard to restore power, and as of 9.00am this morning [Sept 23], just over 2,000 customers remain out of power. The company said, “Customers out as of 9:00am: 2061 [6%]. And remaining outages by parish, in no particular order: St George’s: 218 Pembroke: 264 Sandys:... Read more of this article
