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Dept Of Labour Addressing Labour Dispute
The Department of Labour said they are “actively involved in addressing a labour dispute reported by the Electricity Supply Trade Union [ESTU] involving BELCO, an essential service provider.” A spokesperson said, “This dispute was officially reported to the Acting Manager of Labour Relations on June 10, 2024, and the Department of... Read more of this article
BELCO & Electricity Union Labour Dispute
[Updated] A “labour dispute exists between BELCO and the Electricity Supply Trade Union,” the official notices stated today [July 18], with the Minister stating that he is “referring the said dispute for settlement to the Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal.” The latest official notices stated, “Notice Of Declaration... Read more of this article
Column: Pearman On BELCO’s Price Hike & More
[Opinion column written by Shadow Legal Affairs Minister Scott Pearman] Belco’s latest decision to increase Bermuda’s already high electricity costs – with the kilowatt hour rate projected to go up next month by almost 14% – amounts to a punch in the gut for everyday Bermudians. Many on our Island already struggle to meet the existing high bills,... Read more of this article
Roban: BELCO “Rate Hike Is A Severe Blow”
“Outrageous and disheartening news,” said the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban today following the Regulatory Authority [RA] announcement [PDF] that “customers will be slapped with an average 8% increase to their electricity bill following BELCO’s request for a 28% increase in electricity rates.” The... Read more of this article
BELCO Rates To Increase On August 1st
BELCO advised that “following a lengthy collaborative evaluation process with the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda, energy rates will see an increase for all meters read on or after August 1, 2024.” A spokesperson said, “The rate increase is in line with increases in similar jurisdictions and provides BELCO the ability to continue offering... Read more of this article
BELCO Supports Clean Air Act Amendments
BELCO said they are “supportive of the proposed amendments to the Clean Air Act” as they are ”committed to the environment and recognises that all Bermuda residents have a right to clean air free from pollutants and particulate matter. A spokesperson said, “There are many contributors that may impact air quality including vehicles... Read more of this article
Two Power Outages Caused By Helium Balloons
BELCO is urging the public to “take precautions when celebrating occasions with helium-filled balloons” as “during the last month there have been two separate outages caused by foil and/or mylar helium-filled balloons coming into contact with BELCO overhead wires.” A spokesperson said, “Typically, when a foil helium balloon... Read more of this article
BELCO Introduces Paperboard Gift Cards
BELCO announced that the Company will now “offer environmentally friendly paperboard gift cards.” A spokesperson said, “The switch to new gift cards is in line with BELCO’s sustainability drive. The new cards require 95% less carbon to produce and they are reusable, recyclable and compostable. The cards are manufactured by Sweden-based... Read more of this article
BELCO Issues Hurricane Readiness Reminder
BELCO today advised that” Hurricane Beryl is a reminder to be prepared for any storms that may impact Bermuda this season.” A spokesperson said, “Hurricane Beryl rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a category 5 hurricane in a matter of days and has already caused widespread damage as well as several deaths in the Caribbean. “BELCO... Read more of this article
BELCO Announces Winner Of Ebilling Campaign
BELCO announced Okeisha Clarke as the winner of a $500 BELCO gift card as part of an ebilling campaign which aimed to get more customers signed up for electronic bills. A spokesperson said, “All customers who were signed up for ebilling at the time of the draw were eligible to win. The ebilling draw ran from January 1 to Earth Day on April 22,... Read more of this article
BELCO Urges Preparation For Hurricane Season
BELCO advised that “with hurricane season beginning on June 1st, the Company has and is taking all the necessary steps to prepare should the island be impacted by a storm this season and encourages the public to prepare as well, specifically as preparations pertain to the trimming of trees.” A spokesperson said, “Ensuring that trees... Read more of this article
Emergency Lane Closures On Middle Road
The Ministry of Public Works announced immediate emergency lane closures on Middle Road near Scenic Heights Pass in Southampton Parish for BELCO cable fault repairs. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that there will be emergency lane closures on Middle Road near Scenic Heights Pass... Read more of this article
BELCO & Union On Efficiencies & Redundancies
BELCO confirmed it has “commenced a restructuring initiative to drive increased efficiencies across the organisation,” and the Electricity Supply Trade Union said “we firmly believe that there are alternative solutions that can be explored before resorting to redundancies.” BELCO Statement A spokesperson said, “Bermuda... Read more of this article
BELCO Mark Health, Safety & Environment Day
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] marked Occupational Health, Safety and Environment [OHSE] Day. A spokesperson said, “OHSE Day is an annual training day for employees and this year the theme is “The Life Saving Behaviour of Safety Controls.” “The day began with a service to remember the 18 BELCO workers who have lost their... Read more of this article
BELCO Working To Restore Power After Outage
[Written by Don Burgess] BELCO advises affected residents to unplug their sensitive equipment due to an outage affecting parts of the island. Customers in multiple parishes reported on Facebook that they had lost power. Some only suffered a brief off-and-on-again outage. At 4:50 pm, there were just over 800 people without electricity, according to... Read more of this article
BELCO Kite Safety Poster Winners Announced
BELCO announced the winners of its 35th annual Kite Safety Poster Campaign, with Raelyn Robinson, Antonia Walker, and Anna Neururer all earning awards. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the winners of the annual Kite Safety Poster Campaign. The competition, now in its 35th year, was open to Primary... Read more of this article
