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Truck ‘Entangled In Cables,’ 350 Lose Power
[Updated] Approximately 350 residents lost power after a “tractor trailer became entangled in telecommunications cable” on South Road in Devonshire today [Sept 16] and a BELCO crew is on scene working to restore power. BELCO tweeted the photo below, saying: “Shortly after 11am a tractor trailer became entangled in telecommunications cables... Read more of this article
BELCO Headquarters Closed On Monday
BELCO advised that the Company’s headquarters on Serpentine Road will be closed for business on Monday [Sept 19] due to the public holiday. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that the Company’s headquarters at 27 Serpentine Road will be closed for business on September 19, 2022, for the public holiday... Read more of this article
BELCO Updates Following Hurricane Earl
At the height of the storm, BELCO had approximately 1,500 customers without power and as of noon today [Sept 9], 129 customers remain without power, BELCO said today. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today provided an update on operations following the impact of Hurricane Earl. “While there was no large-scale... Read more of this article
BELCO Advisory On Hurricane Preparedness
BELCO today issued a reminder to residents to be prepared for hurricane season as “we approach the most active part of the season in September and October.” A spokesperson said, “BELCO staff begin preparations for hurricane season months before the threat of a storm with the Crisis Management Team meeting to ensure early planning and... Read more of this article
BELCO Working To Restore Power After Outage
[Updated] BELCO crews are working to restore power after an outage in the Southampton/Warwick area today [Sept 1]. A BELCO spokesperson said, “We are aware of an outage affecting a large number of our customers in Warwick Parish. Our crew has been dispatched and is working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. To ensure safety, exercise... Read more of this article
BELCO Clarifies North Power Station Approvals
Noting that it is at “the request of the Regulatory Authority,” BELCO “clarified statements concerning the approval process for the North Power Station.” A spokesperson said, “At the request of the Regulatory Authority, Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today clarified statements concerning the approval process... Read more of this article
RA ‘Considering All Legal & Regulatory Options’
“BELCO has not made any attempt to correct the public record,” the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] said, adding that “as a result, the RA is now considering all legal and regulatory options relating to BELCO’s statements.” This follow after the RA released a public statement earlier this month saying that “in response... Read more of this article
Column: Wayne Caines On North Power Station
[Opinion column written by BELCO President Wayne Caines] As the most recent and final fossil-fueled power plant ever to be built in Bermuda, BELCO’s North Power Station [NPS] has presented some unforeseen challenges for those residing in the surrounding area. The NPS entered the planning phase almost two decades ago to bridge the gap between our fossil-fueled... Read more of this article
BELCO: Smiths Parish Trenching Advisory
BELCO advised that crews will be continuing work on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s from August 15 to September 9. A spokesperson said, “The work in Smiths involves opening up holes to pull cables through the newly installed conduits and there will be a temporary single lane road closure. Work will take place between the hours of 9:00am to... Read more of this article
OBA: Govt Needs To ‘Get A Grip’ On Issues
[Updated] “The Government needs to get a grip on these serious issues,” Shadow Minister for Home Affairs & Legal Affairs Scott Pearman said in regards to the ongoing concerns with BELCO. Mr Pearman said, “The conclusion by Bermuda’s Regulatory Authority [RA] that BELCO has been actively misleading the public about the newly built... Read more of this article
BELCO And Aircare To Open Late On Tuesday
The BELCO cashiers and the Aircare Parts Department will open late on of Tuesday [Aug 9] “due to a Company meeting,” both businesses announced today. BELCO A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has announced that the BELCO Cashiers located in the lobby of the Company’s head office at 27 Serpentine Road... Read more of this article
RA Accuses BELCO Of ‘Misleading The Public’
[Updated] The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has issued a public statement to caution BELCO for what they said was “misleading the public”, with the RA alleging that BELCO has made “concerted” efforts to misinform. A spokesperson said, “In response to public outcries regarding ongoing soot emissions in the local community,... Read more of this article
Column: Caines On BELCO, Apology & More
[Opinion column written by Wayne Caines] As Bermuda’s sole provider of electricity, we at BELCO take our responsibility to the community seriously – not only in terms of providing safe, reliable power, but also to take every measure possible to minimise the impacts of our operations on our environment and community. It was unfortunate that we recently... Read more of this article
RA: ‘Critical Deficiencies’ Contributed To Outage
[Updated] The Regulatory Authority released its review into the island-wide power outage in December 2020, noting that it “identified several critical deficiencies which contributed to the outage.” A spokesperson said, “Following the island-wide power outage in December 2020, the RA has completed its review of the incident at the BELCO... Read more of this article
Stiffer Penalties, Restitution To Area Residents
“It’s time for government to legislate a uniformed and equal approach to restitution for Pembroke residents who are being negatively impacted by the BELCO’s North Power Plant,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said. Ms Jackson — the MP for Pembroke South West — said, “Cleaning up clean air laws and imposing stiffer penalties for emissions... Read more of this article
Minister On BELCO Emissions Complaints
“I am aware of the numerous justifiable complaints concerning the unacceptable situation area residents and businesses face from BELCO’s emissions,” said the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, following incidents of soot impacting neighbouring areas. “We can and must do better to protect the health and safety of those in... Read more of this article
