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Photos/Video: Weather Conditions At Horseshoe
Winds are picking up as Hurricane Humberto approaches the island, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying that the storm is a “threat to Bermuda” and also issuing a Hurricane Warning. The live replay and photos shows a brief look at the weather conditions at Horseshoe Bay Beach. You can view our live updates on Hurricane Humberto here, and all our... Read more of this article
Photos: Island Getting Ready For Humberto
Businesses and people across the island are, or have, prepared for the passage of Hurricane Humberto, which is passing to the north-west of Bermuda, with its closest point of approach currently forecast to be at around 8.00pm this evening [Sept 18]. While the island is not currently forecast to take a direct full hit, a “Hurricane Warning” is in... Read more of this article
Causeway Will Close As Of 6.00pm Today
The Causeway will close as of 6.00pm this evening [Sept 18], Minister of National Security Wayne Caines confirmed. The Minister was speaking at a press conference this afternoon along with National Disaster Coordinator Steve Cosham and BWS Director James Dodgson, where they provided an update regarding Hurricane Humberto. You can view our live updates... Read more of this article
Video: Press Conference On Humberto
[Updated] Minister of National Security Wayne Caines, National Disaster Coordinator Steve Cosham and BWS Director James Dodgson held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 18] to provide an update regarding Hurricane Humberto. The press conference has just concluded and we will update with the text as able, you can view the video below, and all our... Read more of this article
Emergency Measures Organisation Meeting Held
Earlier today, the Minister of National Security, Wayne Caines led an Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] meeting to get the latest updates on Hurricane Humberto from the Bermuda Weather Service. The meeting was attended by Premier David Burt, Deputy Governor Alison Crocket, Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley and senior officers from various Government... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer’s Offices Will Close Today
Freisenbruch-Meyer’s offices will close today [Sept 18] at 12.00pm and will reopen at the earliest at noon tomorrow [Sept 19], the company said. A spokesperson said, “As Hurricane Humberto approaches, we are monitoring weather conditions closely. In support of Minister Caines’ recent Press Conference, we encourage all clients to remain vigilant... Read more of this article
Princess ‘Prepared & Ready’ For Hurricane
Hamilton Princess said they are prepared and ready for Hurricane Humberto, and as part of its preparations, will be closing its restaurants and facilities to the general public from 1:30pm today and limiting them to in-house guests only. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is prepared and ready for Hurricane Humberto. As part... Read more of this article
BSX To Close Due To Hurricane Humberto
Due to the approach of Hurricane Humberto, the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] and the market will close at noon today [Sept 18] and will also be closed on Thursday. A spokesperson said, “Due to the approach of Hurricane Humberto, the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] and the market will close at noon on Wednesday, 18 September 2019. “Please be... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Jerry Also Forms In The Atlantic
While the island is under a Hurricane Warning due to the impending approach of Hurricane Humberto, it is not the only system in the Atlantic, with Tropical Storm Jerry also forming. Jerry is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to... Read more of this article
BELCO: Hurricane Preparation & Safety Advice
As Hurricane Humberto approaches Bermuda, BELCO said their crisis management team are “closely monitoring” and “assets have been put in place before the arrival of the storm so that once it has passed any restoration efforts can proceed quickly and efficiently.” A spokesperson said, “As Hurricane Humberto approaches Bermuda,... Read more of this article
British Airways Flights Cancelled On Wednesday
[Updated] The British Airways inbound and the outbound flights have been cancelled on Wednesday due to the approach of Hurricane Humberto. A British Airways spokesperson said, “Due to the approach of Hurricane Humberto with storm force winds forecast for tomorrow afternoon, the inbound British Airways flight BA 2233 and the outbound flight to... Read more of this article
Bermuda Regiment Embodied For Hurricane
In preparation for Hurricane Humberto, the Governor has signed an order to embody 120 members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment as of 5pm on Wednesday. “The Governor, His Excellency John Rankin has signed an order to embody 120 members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment as of 1700 [5.00 p.m.] on Wednesday, 18th September 2019 in preparation for Hurricane... Read more of this article
Hurricane Humberto: Butterfield Closures
Due to the approach of Hurricane Humberto, Butterfield Banking Centre will close at 11.30am tomorrow [Sept 18], and all other Butterfield departments will close at 12.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Due to the approach and potential impact of Hurricane Humberto, Butterfield Banking Centres in Bermuda will close at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, 18... Read more of this article
City Advisory: Please Secure All Wheelie Bins
The City of Hamilton is advising “City restaurants and businesses that currently use the wheelie bins provided by the City, that all bins must be secured inside buildings or storage areas immediately after the last refuse collection before Hurricane Humberto’s anticipated arrival.” City Chief Operating Officer, Dwayne Caines, added, “Hurricane... Read more of this article
Video: Press Conference On Hurricane Humberto
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 17] to provide an update regarding Hurricane Humberto. You can read his full remarks below, and view our live updates on Hurricane Hurricane Humberto here. The 7-minute live video replay is below: Minister Caines said, “Good afternoon everyone, “Hurricane... Read more of this article
Colonial Urges People: Check Policies, Properties
[Updated] As Hurricane Humberto makes its approach to Bermuda, Colonial Insurance is “urging people to ensure their policies are up to date.” Richard Espinet Chief Operating Officer, P&C, said: “In addition to policies, people must ensure that their properties are safe and secure. Hurricane Humberto is forecast to be a Category 3... Read more of this article
