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BELCO Scholarship Deadline On April 30th
BELCO advised that the “deadline to apply for the Company’s scholarship opportunities that are available to Bermudian students is quickly approaching on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.” A spokesperson said, “The scholarships available include: BELCO STEM Education Awards [$2,500 to $20,000 for one year] – This scholarship is open... Read more of this article
BELCO: 20 Kite Incidents On Good Friday
There were 20 incidents involving kites and BELCO’s overhead network during the Good Friday holiday, with one incident causing a large electricity outage in Hamilton Parish. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today reported that there were 20 incidents involving kites and BELCO’s overhead network during the... Read more of this article
BELCO Launch Ebilling Campaign For Earth Day
BELCO has launched a campaign which aims to get more customers signed up for electronic bills, and all paperless billing customers at the time of the draw next month will be eligible to win a $500 BELCO gift voucher. Win $500 BELCO Gift Voucher A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the launch of... Read more of this article
BELCO Sponsors 13th Annual Kappa Classic
BELCO will be the Gold Sponsor of the 13th annual Kappa Classic as part of the company’s ‘BELCO Giveback Programme.’ A spokesperson said, “BELCO has a long tradition of community support and donations with a focus on Bermuda’s youth. Football is embedded in our community culture and as a team sport requiring teamwork, skill, adaptability,... Read more of this article
BELCO Kite Poster Deadline This Friday
With Bermuda’s kite-flying season nearing, BELCO reminds Primary 1 and 2 students that entries for its annual Kite Safety Poster competition are due by Friday [April 11]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today reminds the public that the deadline for entries for the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster... Read more of this article
Minister Lightbourne Meets With BELCO & RA
“As part of the Ministry’s ongoing pledge to engage key industry stakeholders within its remit, the Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne recently held productive meetings with the senior leadership of BELCO and the Regulatory Authority [RA],” the government said. A Government spokesperson said, “”During her meeting with... Read more of this article
Governor Visits BELCO To Discuss Energy
The Governor recently visited BELCO, receiving a briefing and tour while discussing sustainability, extreme weather preparedness, and Bermuda’s energy future. A statement from Government House said, “Given its importance as a critical national infrastructure, the Governor recently visited the Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO]. “He... Read more of this article
BELCO Fuel Adjustment Rate To Increase In April
[Updated] The Ministry of Home Affairs was notified “of an intended increase in the BELCO Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR]” and said this “adjustment will result in an average $14.00 increase in residents’ monthly electricity bills.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs was notified on Friday March... Read more of this article
BELCO Opens Scholarship Program Applications
BELCO is now accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program, offering over $100,000 in educational funding to Bermudian students pursuing careers in engineering, STEM, business, and sustainability. A spokesperson said, “These scholarships represent BELCO’s continued commitment to developing local talent and building Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Enter The BELCO Kite Safety Competition
BELCO announced that its annual Kite Safety Poster competition is open for entries. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO or the Company] today announced the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition is open for entries until 11 April 2025. “The competition is open to Primary 1 and Primary 2 students... Read more of this article
BELCO Advisory: Downed Pole In Hamilton Parish
BELCO crews are working to repair a downed pole and related outage in Hamilton Parish near Francis Patton. A spokesperson said, “BELCO is aware of a downed pole and a related outage affecting customers in Hamilton Parish on North Shore Road in the area of Francis Patton. Our crew has been dispatched and are working to restore the downed pole... Read more of this article
BELCO Riots 60th Anniversary Commemoration
BELCO held a ceremony today [Jan 31] alongside the Electrical Supply Trade Union [ESTU] and the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the BELCO Riots. A spokesperson said, “The 1960s were a time of social and political upheaval and unrest in Bermuda. Segregation was a part of everyday life in the community and in many... Read more of this article
