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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
Video: Govt Press Conference On Hurricane
[Updated] The Bermuda Government is holding a press conference today [Sept 13] to provide updates regarding Hurricane Paulette. 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 also view all our coverage of Hurricane Paulette here. Update 4.56pm: Minister... Read more of this article
Photos, Videos: Weather As Paulette Approaches
The weather condition are beginning to deteriorate as Hurricane Paulette makes its approach to the island, with the storm currently having maximum sustained winds near 80 mph [130 km/h] with higher gusts. A look at the weather conditions this morning and early this afternoon [footage taken from around 10.30am to 2.00pm at various locations] is below,... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Prepares For Hurricane
With Hurricane Paulette forecast to bring high winds starting tonight and making its closest approach to the Island early on Monday morning, residents and businesses are taking precautions to protect their property, with residents finalizing their preparations, while numerous businesses are boarded up in the City of Hamilton. You can view photos below,... Read more of this article
Video: Lines At Tynes Bay Prior To Hurricane
With Hurricane Paulette forecast to start affecting Bermuda later today [Sept 13], residents have lined up at the Tynes Bay Incinerator as they seek to drop off their trash as part of their preperation. You can view our live updates on Hurricane Paulette here, and all our coverage of Hurricane Paulette here. Related Stories Bermuda Weather Service... Read more of this article
