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‘Govt Must Address The Numerous Deficiencies’
“It is critical that the largest capital project in Bermuda’s history is executed correctly,” Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt said, adding that the additions to the entrustment letter “make it clear that the OBA government must address the numerous deficiencies that were identified” by the Deloitte report. Earlier this... Read more of this article
Photos: Military Plane Makes Emergency Landing
[Updated with video] An AC-130 diverted to Bermuda and made an emergency landing this afternoon [July 24] due to what is understood to be an hydraulics issue. It landed at around 2.00pm, with the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service standing by as the military plane landed. All appeared to have gone well, and military personnel can be seen standing outside... Read more of this article
No Airport Debt Can Appear On Balance Sheet
The cost of the airport construction “must be wholly borne by CCC and the selected developer and sub-contractors” and “no debt should appear” on the Government’s balance sheet, the Entrustment letter says, with the letter also stating that the “continued deterioration of Bermuda’s fiscal situation” is a “cause... Read more of this article
Govt Has Received Entrustment Letter From UK
[Updated with video + PLP response] The Government has received an entrustment letter from the British Government for the airport redevelopment project which “removes any potential legal barrier to Bermuda’s engaging with the Canadian Commercial Corporation,” Finance Minister Bob Richards announced today [July 22]. The Minister said,... Read more of this article
Medical Emergency, Delta Diverts To Bermuda
A Delta flight diverted to Bermuda tonight [July 21] after a passenger on board the plane took ill and the captain declared a medical emergency, landing at approximately 11.30pm. Flight #676 departed the island of St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands and was on its way to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York when the diversion... Read more of this article
Video: Shadow Minister On New Airport Fees
Following a debate which saw Opposition MPs raise objections, a Bill increasing airport fees by $20 per person passed in the House of Assembly last night [July 17]. Shadow Minister Lawrence Scott said they were “not in favour” of the increased fees, as two months ago the departure tax was raised from $35 to $50, and now an additional $20... Read more of this article
Flight Traveling From France Diverts To Bermuda
American Airlines flight #63 — which was traveling from Paris, France — touched down in Bermuda just before 2.00 this afternoon [July 17] after diverting to the island for what is understood to be some form of medical emergency involving a passenger. According to online flight trackers, the plane will take off at 2.45pm and continue on its... Read more of this article
Barbados Bound Flight Diverts To Bermuda
JetBlue 1261 — which was heading from New York to Bridgetown, Barbados — diverted to Bermuda this afternoon [June 9] touching down at approximately 1.00pm. The aircraft was met at the LF Wade International Airport terminal by emergency services which included an police, fire and an ambulance. We understand one person was taken to hospital... Read more of this article
BTA: New Form Offers Improved Tourism Data
New visitor arrival forms now in use at L.F. Wade International Airport collect more detailed data from travellers and allow the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] to report more accurately on industry performance, the BTA said today. The data collection is improved in three key areas: Accommodation: the new arrival form now asks whether the visitor intends... Read more of this article
Video: Jamaica Bound Flight Diverts To Bermuda
[Updated with video] Thomson Airways flight 82 has just diverted to Bermuda, touching down at around 5.30pm today [June 23], with multiple emergency personnel on scene as the plane landed. According to online flight data, the flight left London and was heading to Montego Bay, Jamaica when it diverted to Bermuda. The plane, and emergency personnel, remain... Read more of this article
Delta Flight Cancels Emergency Landing
Delta flight #499 with 86 persons on board requested an emergency landing in Bermuda early this morning [June 19] after experiencing a failure with the aircraft’s hydraulics. While on route to the island the crew were able to correct the hydraulics problem and decided they would divert to Atlanta instead. Local emergency services had been activated... Read more of this article
200 Page Airport Development Appraisal Report
The 200-page appraisal of the airport redevelopment contract is now available, with the report seeking to “evaluate the business case, value for money and affordability of the existing proposal.” Last month Finance Minister Bob Richards said, “In order to improve the value of this unique proposal, and recognizing the anxiety in the public... Read more of this article
