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BELCO Working To Restore Power After Outages
BELCO is responding to multiple power outages across the island this morning [Oct 11] caused by ‘high winds and overgrown vegetation.’ BELCO said, “We are aware of pocket outages scattered across the island due to the high winds & overgrown vegetation. Our crew is currently addressing a downed power line & a pole fire. Our... Read more of this article
BELCO Workers Praised After Recent Storm
The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition thanked Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO] team for their dedication to restoring power quickly after last week’s storm. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below online, saying, “Well last weeks storm passed us with almost no damage or incident, and while we were lucky it’s important to... Read more of this article
BELCO Restore Power To 17,000 Customers
BELCO has restored power to more than 17,000 customers since Hurricane Imelda, with approximately 600 customers remaining without power as of this afternoon, A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] crews continue restoration efforts following the damage caused by Hurricane Imelda. “Since the storm peaked with... Read more of this article
BELCO Restoring Power After Hurricane Imelda
Hurricane Imelda brought hurricane-force winds to Bermuda leaving approximately 18,000 customers without power, and BELCO crews have been hard at work, and have already restored power to thousands of customers. A spokesperson said, “During the evening of October 1 and the morning of October 2 Bermuda experienced hurricane force winds from Hurricane... Read more of this article
Single Lane Closure On Middle Road
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that “a single lane closure will take place on Middle Road, near Store Hill in Smith’s Parish, to facilitate trenching works by BELCO.” A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will be in effect from Saturday, 4 October 2025, through Monday, 6 October 2025. Working hours are... Read more of this article
BELCO “Closely Monitoring” Two Storms
BELCO is advising residents that it is “closely monitoring the forecasts associated with both major Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda and the likely impacts to the island.” BELCO Managing Director Shelly Leman said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised residents that it is closely monitoring the forecasts... Read more of this article
BELCO Is “Closely Monitoring’ Hurricane
BELCO advised that it is “closely monitoring the forecasts associated with both Major Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Depression Nine and any potential impacts to the island.” A spokesperson said, “Major Hurricane Humberto is forecast to pass to Bermuda’s west sometime late on the evening of Tuesday, September 30/ early morning of... Read more of this article
BELCO Confirms ‘Minor Incident’ At Plant
BELCO President Wayne Caines confirmed that a minor incident occurred during scheduled maintenance at the plant, was quickly contained, and posed no risk to public safety or power supply. BELCO President Wayne Caines said: “Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO] can confirm that a minor incident occurred this evening during scheduled maintenance activities... Read more of this article
BELCO Highlights Importance Of Tree Trimming
BELCO has released a video that highlights the importance of tree trimming to prevent power outages. A spokesperson said, “Trees falling on power lines is the leading cause of power outages in Bermuda, especially during hurricanes. Ensuring trees are trimmed ten feet from power lines in the responsibility of property owners. “Property owners... Read more of this article
Lightning Strike Causes Power Outage
A power outage “likely caused by lightning striking BELCO network equipment” occurred early this morning [Sept 1] in the west end, and BELCO crews have restored power to the majority of customers, however approximately 136 customers remain without power at this time. BELCO Managing Director, Shelly Leman said: “At approximately 4:41am... Read more of this article
BELCO Updates On Outages After Hurricane Erin
BELCO provided an update on power outages caused by Hurricane Erin, which passed northwest of the island on Thursday evening [Aug 21]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today provided an update on power outages as a result of Hurricane Erin. Hurricane Erin passed Bermuda to the northwest at approximately 7 pm... Read more of this article
BELCO Reports 297 Customers Without Power
As of this morning [Aug 22], BELCO is reporting that 297 customers across Bermuda are currently without power due to Hurricane Erin, which passed by the island, bringing strong winds and rain. According to the outage report, the majority of affected customers are in Hamilton Parish with 237 outages, followed by Devonshire with 37, St. George’s with... Read more of this article
