Hashtag: #2019HurricaneSeason
People Urged To Be Ready For Hurricane Jerry
“Hurricane Jerry is a potential threat to Bermuda” and everyone should “remain in a hurricane readiness mode,” Minister for National Security Wayne Caines said today, adding that this second hurricane is being “closely monitored” by the BWS and the EMO, and the Royal Bermuda Regiment “will remain embodied... Read more of this article
Somerset Police Station Closed Due To Damage
Due to roof damage sustained during Hurricane Humberto, Somerset Police Station has been closed to the public until further notice. A police spokesperson said, “Due to roof damage sustained during Hurricane Humberto, Somerset Police Station has been closed to the public until further notice and police personnel that were working at that location... Read more of this article
Paget Traffic Lights Now Back In Service
[Updated] The Paget traffic lights are currently not currently working. A police spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised that the Paget traffic lights are not currently working. “Until they are repaired, police officers will monitor the junction of Middle Road and South Road in Paget. The patience and cooperation of the motoring public is appreciated.” Update... Read more of this article
Dockyard’s Mall Open For Business Tomorrow
The Mall at Dockyard will reopen tomorrow as the Grandeur of the Seas is due to arrive on Saturday and the Norwegian Dawn on Sunday. However, the West End Development Corporation [WEDCO] is warning people that Dockyard is still in ‘hurricane mode’ with boats taken out of the water for Hurricane Humberto still on the roads and cleaning up work still... Read more of this article
Colonial Urges People To Check Policies
Colonial Insurance is urging their customers to ensure their policies are current and up to date. A spokesperson said, “Hurricane Jerry is currently tracking to become a potential threat to Bermuda by early next week. We continue to urge all of our customers to ensure that their Colonial policies are current and up to date. “We wish to advise... Read more of this article
TCD Testing Facilities Closed Today
Testing facilities at both the Southside and Rockaway locations are closed today [Sept 20] 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 today due to damage caused by Hurricane Humberto. “The Department... Read more of this article
Boater Safe After ‘Mayday Call’ In Hurricane
A boater made a Mayday Call during Hurricane Humberto after the vessel “became out of control and adrift in the extreme weather conditions,” with the boater eventually making it to Hinson’s Island, where “local residents provided assistance to the solo sailor.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Wednesday... Read more of this article
BWS: Hurricane Jerry Is A ‘Potential Threat’
In rather unwelcome news this morning, the Bermuda Weather Service has confirmed that Hurricane Jerry is a “potential threat to Bermuda”. The BWS said its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 390 nm to the SSW at 6am on Monday [Sep 23] with the BWS adding that “this system may move closer to Bermuda... Read more of this article
Videos: Hurricane Humberto Passes Bermuda
With Hurricane Humberto now having moved on from Bermuda and clean up work well underway, the videos below offer a look at the storm’s effects and press conferences before, during, and after it swept across the island. You can view our live updates on Hurricane Humberto here, and all of our coverage of Hurricane Humberto here. Bermuda After... Read more of this article
National Sports Centre Will Reopen On Friday
The National Sports Centre [NSC] will reopen on Friday morning [Sept 20], a spokesperson has confirmed, A NSC spokesperson said, “While there is some substantial damage around the facility, it looks like the Aquatics Centre has minimal damage. We will reopen tomorrow morning as planned but please bear with us as we will be cleaning the leaves out... Read more of this article
BTA: Bermuda Is ‘Open For Business’
Last night, Hurricane Humberto passed by Bermuda, but ”Bermudians have plenty of experience in dealing with weather events” – more than four centuries’ worth — so “damage was minimal, clean-up is underway, and the island is open for business.” This is from the BTA, which said, “Last night, Hurricane Humberto,... Read more of this article
New Parents Welcome Baby During Hurricane
Last night was a night to remember for many of us, but none more so than Collice Washington and Paul Morris, with the couple welcoming their new baby into the world during the hurricane. Maya Collice Julia-Lynn Morris was due on Tuesday 17 September but mother Collice Washington went into labour in the wee hours of Wednesday morning and Maya was born... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Resumes Normal Operations Friday
Clarien Bank Limited will resume all business operations post Hurricane Humberto on Friday, September 20. The Hamilton and Paget Plaza locations will open at 8:30am per normal for in-branch services. Clarien Bank Limited CEO Ian Truran commented: “Our priority is always the safety of our clients and employees. We have completed a thorough assessment... Read more of this article
Humberto: 28,000 Customers Lost Power
[Updated] The Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO] confirmed that more than 28,000 customers [80%] lost power due to Hurricane Humberto. However, crews were deployed at first light and are working on restoration, with some reports already being received of people’s power returning. Update 2.47pm: A spokesperson said, “Following the passage... Read more of this article
‘We’ve Made It Through & Everyone Is Safe’
“We’ve made it through and everyone is safe; that’s what is most important,” Premier David Burt said following the passing of Hurricane Humberto. Premier Burt added, “The advance notice from the Bermuda Weather Service and the clear advisories from the Ministry of National Security allowed Bermuda to prepare for this storm. “In this... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda After Hurricane Humberto
Strong winds swept across the island as Hurricane Humberto passed by Bermuda last night and this morning damage can be seen across the island. With schools closed, buses off the road, and BELCO staff working to restore power to the more than 28,000 who lost it last night, clean up is already well underway, with roads being cleared and downed foliage... Read more of this article
