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Airport Emergency Exercise Being Held Today

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Security Group’s Contract Extended At Airport

Security Group’s Contract Extended At Airport

Bermuda Security Group Limited’s contract for passenger and baggage screening at the LF Wade International Airport has been extended until the new terminal opens in 2020, Skyport has confirmed. Bermuda Security Group Ltd. [BSG] has held the contract at the airport since 2001 and it requires BSG to provide internationally qualified screening personnel... Read more of this article

Airport Evacuated Due To Fire Alarm Activation

Airport Evacuated Due To Fire Alarm Activation

The airport was evacuated earlier this afternoon [Sept 27] due to a fire alarm activation, and police were seen at the gate restricting vehicles from entering, with staff allowed to re-enter at 4.25pm after a ‘security sweep’ took place. A Skyport Airport Duty Officer says: “At 3:35pm, the Life Safety System audible alarm was activated... Read more of this article

Airport Evacuated Due To Fire Alarm Activation

Airport Evacuated Due To Fire Alarm Activation

Emergency services were called and the LF Wade International Airport was evacuated earlier this afternoon [Sept 1] due to a fire alarm activation, however after a “thorough investigation of the affected area and a security sweep, the all clear was given” and staff and passengers were allowed to re-enter. A Skyport Airport Duty Officer says:... Read more of this article

New Security Could Cause Delays At Airport

New Security Could Cause Delays At Airport

Airline passengers travelling to the United States could experience increased processing times at the L.F. Wade International Airport passenger security checkpoint due to new security requirements. Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited is advising the travelling public that the new screening requirements issued directly by the Transportation Security... Read more of this article

Unattended Bag Causes Evacuation Of Airport

Unattended Bag Causes Evacuation Of Airport

The LF Wade International Airport was evacuated on Saturday evening [July 1] after an unattended bag was left at check-in desks resulting in the area being cleared. A Skyport Airport Duty Officer said, “Shortly after 6pm on Saturday, 1 July, the Airport Duty Officer was alerted to an unattended bag left at the British Airways check-in desks. “Following... Read more of this article

Airport Emergency Exercise On March 13th

Airport Emergency Exercise On March 13th

There will be an emergency exercise taking place on Monday evening at the airport, and “residents are urged not to be alarmed if they see increased emergency personnel, including armed Police Officers, moving around the vicinity.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security is advising that an emergency exercise will take place... Read more of this article