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Firefighters Undertaking Overseas Recertification
“Firefighters of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s Airport Operations Division are undertaking overseas recertification courses,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to notify this Honourable House that firefighters of the... Read more of this article
All Clear Given After Bomb Threat At Airport
[Updating] “There is an ongoing emergency situation at the L.F. Wade International Airport which has required that the facility be evacuated,” the police confirmed this evening. A police spokesperson said, “Passengers have disembarked the British Airways flight that was due to leave this evening for the United Kingdom. All passengers... Read more of this article
Airport Emergency Exercise Being Held Today
The LF Wade International Airport is holding a modular airport emergency exercise this morning [Nov 10] with select on-island agencies participating. A spokesperson said, “The exercise is designed to test specific aspects of the airport’s emergency plans, with both governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate. The event... Read more of this article
Boat Trespasses In Airport Marine Exclusion Zone
A local fishing vessel “operating in Castle Harbour was trespassing within the airport marine exclusion zone” and “the incident remains under investigation.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service contacted Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre, advising a local fishing vessel operating... Read more of this article
Minister Thanks Agencies After Airport Exercise
Minister of National Security Renee Ming attended the airport emergency exercise yesterday which was held to ensure “there is a robust and coordinated response in the event of a serious air craft incident.” A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday [Nov. 18], the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming attended a simulated emergency... Read more of this article
Photos: Emergency Exercise At Airport
The LF Wade International Airport held an emergency exercise today [Nov 18] with multiple on island agencies participating. A spokesperson previously said, “The exercise is designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate. The event will be a simulation of an aircraft... Read more of this article
Airport Emergency Exercise On Thursday
The LF Wade International Airport will hold an emergency exercise on Thursday morning [Nov 18] with multiple on island agencies participating. A spokesperson said, “The exercise is designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate. The event will be a simulation of an aircraft... Read more of this article
BSG Certifies Five Civil Aviation Security Trainers
Bermuda Security Group [BSG] has announced successful accreditation of five locals at the International Civil Aviation Organization [ICAO] Certified Instructors course hosted at their facility. Bermuda Security Group hosted an ICAO Certified Instructors Course which yielded five internationally accredited airport security trainers for Bermuda. Back... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Airport Incident
Police are investigating an incident in which a 37-year-old Jamaican national “unlawfully exited” the airport, saying it is “alleged that the male ran east along the Airport main road and onto the Causeway,” and have asked anyone who may have witnessed the incident to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda... Read more of this article
Man Arrested After Fleeing Airport Customs Area
A man, believed to be a 37-year-old visitor to the island, was arrested after he “fled on foot from the local Customs area for arriving passengers inside the airport,” and he remains in police custody “on suspicion of drug importation,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:10pm Tuesday, July 10th... Read more of this article
Airport Emergency Exercise Successfully Held
The LF Wade International Airport held a successful emergency exercise simulation last night [Jan 30], with multiple on island agencies participating. The exercise was designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate in the exercise. The event was a simulation of an oil... Read more of this article
Airport Emergency Exercise On Tuesday Evening
The LF Wade International Airport will be the site of an emergency exercise simulation tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30 beginning at 11pm. “The exercise is designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate in the exercise. The aim of the exercise is to practice and test... Read more of this article
