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BELCO Announces Lower Electricity Rates
[Updated] Operational improvements are being passed on to “our customers through lower base electricity rates which will be seen on your bills in January,” BELCO said today. BELCO Statement A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that following an approvals process by the Regulatory Authority... Read more of this article
BELCO Offers ‘Voluntary Separation Package’
BELCO is reviewing all “operational costs and processes and reducing our operating expenses where possible” and “as part of this process, BELCO is offering a Voluntary Separation Package to employees.” BELCO President Wayne Caines said: “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] is always seeking ways to lower costs and... Read more of this article
Greenlight ‘Powering Our Seniors’ Campaign
Through its ‘Powering Our Seniors’ campaign, Greenlight is inviting the community to “nominate seniors for a raffle that will cover up to $1,000 of their November BELCO bill, proving that there’s always something that can be done.” A spokesperson said, “As electricity rate hikes continue, many Bermudians, especially seniors on fixed... Read more of this article
BELCO: All Power Restored Following Melissa
BELCO is advising the public that “power has been restored to all customers following Hurricane Melissa.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised residents power has been restored to all customers following Hurricane Melissa. “The peak number of outages was approximately 19,000 customers... Read more of this article
CARILEC Monitoring Hurricane Melissa
The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation [CARILEC] said they “continue to closely monitor Hurricane Melissa as it strengthened into a powerful Category 5 storm, bringing life-threatening winds, torrential rainfall, and potentially catastrophic flooding and landslides across Jamaica and parts of the wider Caribbean.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Caribbean Electric & Hotel Groups Sign MOU
The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation [CARILEC] and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association [CHTA], along with its affiliate, the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism [CAST], have signed an Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] aimed at strengthening collaboration between the Caribbean’s energy and tourism sectors. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Wayne Caines Speaks At CAREC Conference
Wayne Caines — who is the Chairman of the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation [CARILEC] — spoke at the 2025 CAREC Conference. A spokesperson said, “Chairman of the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation [CARILEC], Mr. Wayne Caines, delivered a powerful opening address at the 2025 CARILEC Resilient Energy Community... Read more of this article
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 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 “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
Diversions & Power Outage Due To Collision
[Updated] Police have implemented temporary traffic diversions on Harbour Road in Paget due to a car crash that occurred early this morning [Sept 4]. A police spokesperson said, “As a result of a road traffic collision which occurred on Harbour Road, near the junction with Lover’s Lane, Paget, the following traffic diversions are now in place. “Traffic... 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
