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Video: Before, During & After Hurricane Paulette
Hurricane Paulette — the earliest P named storm on record — passed over Bermuda late Sunday/early Monday, causing widespread power outages and some relatively minor damage such as downed trees and power lines, and the video below shows a look at before, during and after the storm. You can view our live updates on Hurricane Paulette here,... Read more of this article
Bermuda College To Re-Open On Wednesday
The Bermuda College will re-open tomorrow [Sept 16] for classes and normal operations. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College will re-open tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 for classes and normal operations, as per pre-Paulette conditions. Most classes will be taught online and students without electricity are invited to come to campus, undergo... Read more of this article
Governor Visits Bermuda Regiment Soldiers
Governor John Rankin visited Warwick Camp and various sites across the island to meet with members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment who were embodied during Hurricane Paulette. Government House posted the photos online below and said, “The Governor today visited Warwick Camp and various sites across the island to meet those members of the Royal Bermuda... Read more of this article
BSX To Resume Operations On Wednesday
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] announced that normal market operations will resume tomorrow [Sept 16]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange announces that normal market operations will resume tomorrow, Wednesday the 16th of September 2020.” You can view our live updates on Hurricane Paulette here, and all our coverage of Hurricane... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Hurricane
[Updated] The Bermuda Government held a press conference today [Sept 15] to provide updates regarding Hurricane Paulette, with Premier David Burt and Minister of National Security Renee Ming speaking. We will have more information, later on, however the best way to stay informed is via our ongoing live updates on Hurricane Paulette here, and you can... Read more of this article
BELCO Restore Power To Over 20,000 So Far
As of 1.00pm today [Sept 15], power has been restored to approximately 20,000 customers with work continuing to reconnect the remaining approximately 5,000 without power. A spokesperson said, “Hurricane Paulette has now moved away from Bermuda and BELCO Crews are working to restore power across the island. “As of 1:00 pm today, power has been restored... Read more of this article
Argus: We Will Be Available Today
The Argus Group Property & Casualty Department will be available today [Sept 15] from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. On behalf of The Argus Group, Ryan Eve, VP Operations, Property & Casualty, today issued the following statement: “We hope that all are safe after Hurricane Paulette. “If you experienced damage to your property and need to urgently contact... Read more of this article
Clarien Resumes Normal Operations On Wed
Clarien Bank will resume normal business operations tomorrow [Sept 16] following closures due to Hurricane Paulette. A spokesperson said, “Clarien Bank will resume normal business operations on Wednesday, September 16 following closures due to Hurricane Paulette. A thorough assessment of all facilities and systems has been completed to ensure... Read more of this article
HSBC Bank Bermuda To Reopen Today At 1pm
HSBC Bank will reopen its Harbourfront, Somerset and St. Georges branches today [Sept 15] at 1.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Subject to EMO guidance, HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited will reopen its Harbourfront, Somerset and St. Georges branches today Tuesday, 15th September at 1:00 pm. Our Church Street branch will remain closed until Wednesday, 16th September. “We... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Post Hurricane Paulette
Hurricane Paulette passed over Bermuda early Monday morning, with the slow moving storm striking the island as a Category 1 hurricane, causing widespread power outages across the entire island. Last night, Premier David Burt said, “After a night and day of high winds, driving rain and exceptional waves, we are on the other side of Hurricane Paulette,... Read more of this article
Regiment Soldiers Help With Hurricane Clean Up
Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers were yesterday out on the roads as part of the recovery effort for Hurricane Paulette. The soldiers fanned out across the island to assess damage, clear roads, and ensure other emergency service and utility workers could travel freely. Captain Kenji Bean, the officer in charge of land operations, said three Immediate... Read more of this article
Five Active Storms Currently In Atlantic Area
As Hurricane Paulette moves away from the island, four more storms – Hurricane Sally, Tropical Storm Vicky, Tropical Storm Teddy, and Tropical Depression Rene – are also swirling in the Atlantic area, marking the first time in 49 years there have been five storms in the Atlantic. Video snippet via NOAA: The National Oceanic & Atmospheric... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Will Remain Closed Tomorrow
All Clarien Bank Limited offices will remain closed tomorrow [Sept 15] in order to “allow authorities to facilitate storm cleanup and power restoration following Hurricane Paulette.” A spokesperson said, “In the interest of safety, all Clarien Bank Limited offices will remain closed on Tuesday, September 15 to allow authorities to... Read more of this article
BTA Postpones Dinner-In-White Due To Storm
The Bermuda Tourism Agency announced that due to Hurricane Paulette, the Dinner-In-White – the kick-off event for the Bermuda Alfresco Dining Festival – has been rescheduled from September 17 to September 24. BTA Interim CEO Glenn Jones said, “Due to Hurricane Paulette, Dinner-in-White, the kick-off event for the Bermuda Alfresco Dining... Read more of this article
22,847 Customers Without Power As Of 7.00am
As of 7:00am today [Sept 14] a total of 22,847 customers are without power due to Hurricane Paulette, BELCO has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Hurricane Paulette continues to affect Bermuda with strong winds, rain and dangerous conditions. “BELCO is aware of a number of outages across the island and crews will not begin work to repair... Read more of this article
Video: BWS Director Dr Mark Guishard
Bermuda Weather Service Director Dr Mark Guishard joined Bernews this afternoon [Sept 13] in order to provide another update on Hurricane Paulette. You can view our live updates on Hurricane Paulette here, and all our coverage of Hurricane Paulette here. Related Stories Video: BWS Deputy Director Michelle Pitcher Video: Govt Press Conference... Read more of this article
