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Premier: ‘A Way Forward Has Been Agreed’
[Updated] A meeting held last night with the Premier, Ministers, Electricity Union executive and Ascendant Board “was productive and a way forward has been agreed,” Premier David Burt said this morning. This follows after the Ascendant Group obtained a Supreme Court order directing ESTU members “to return to their full employment... Read more of this article
Electricity Union: ‘Severity Cannot Be Ignored’
The ESTU “exhausted all possible avenues in coming to a beneficial solution for all parties involved in this dispute but the response received has placed us into a corner with no other option but to continue with the withdrawal of labour,” the Electricity Supply Trade Union [ESTU] said this evening. This follows after the Ascendant Group... Read more of this article
‘Ascendant Obtained Order From Supreme Court’
This afternoon [Oct 19] Ascendant “obtained an order from the Supreme Court directing members of the Electricity Supply Trade Union [ESTU] to return to their full employment effective immediately,” the company said. This follows after workers decided earlier today to withdraw labour, with ESTU President Donald Lottimore saying, “Our membership... Read more of this article
‘Ministry Will Work To Achieve Some Resolution’
Following today’s withdrawal of labour by Electricity Supply Trade Union members who work at BELCO, Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown confirmed that the Ministry “had been in discussions with the ESTU.” “This dispute has emphasized the importance of the issues at stake and where possible, this Ministry will work to bring the parties... Read more of this article
Updating: BELCO Staff ‘Withdraw Labour’
[Updating] Members of the Electricity Supply Trade Union [ESTU] — who work at BELCO — met this morning [Oct 19] at BIU Headquarters, with the members seen leaving the meeting at around noon today. Earlier this month, BELCO’s parent company Ascendant Group announced the “departure” of four senior executives — Denton Williams, Michael... Read more of this article
‘BELCO Cannot Guarantee Full Electricity Supply’
[Updated] “Because of the lack of manpower, and in order to ensure we can operate the plant safely, BELCO cannot guarantee full electricity supply to the island,” the company said today. This follows after workers decided earlier today to withdraw labour, with ESTU President Donald Lottimore saying, “Our membership took a vote and as of... Read more of this article
BELCO Grid Code Submissions Now Available
BELCO has advised that submissions related to the Grid Code Consultation are now accessible via the BELCO website at www.belco.bm under the ‘Latest News’ tab. BELCO has published the official responses to comments and discussion points stated during consultation. “The Grid Code is intended to ensure a safe, secure, sustainable and reliable... Read more of this article
‘Increase Benefit Of Solar Technology Installation’
In order to “assist homeowners whose properties and systems fall on the lower end of the ARV scale,” the Government has updated the rebate program to “increase the benefit of solar technology installation for these individuals.” This was announced by Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban and Director of the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Better Energy Plan Report Released
The Bermuda Better Energy Plan Report has been released, with proposals including “solar panels and offshore wind turbines to make full use of the fantastic renewable resources available in Bermuda and minimise the amount of imported fossil fuel.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda is about to make a critical decision on how electricity... Read more of this article
Collision In Pembroke Results In Power Outage
There is a power outage in the Spanish Point area tonight [Oct 7] after a van collided with a utility pole according to police. A police spokesperson said, “First responders attended a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place on Spanish Point Road near Cove Point Lane in Pembroke at round 9 pm tonight [Oct 7]. “It... Read more of this article
Electricity Union Explains Work-To-Rule Action
Electricity Supply Trade Union [ESTU] President Donald Lottimore has moved to clarify the situation surrounding the Union’s current work to rule, explaining that the ESTU “take safety concerns very seriously,” and in an emergency they “have crews who are willing and able to respond.” “The crews will not carry out... Read more of this article
BELCO Advise Of Possible Power Outages
BELCO advised that “due to ongoing industrial action at the Company, there is a possibility that customers may experience power outages.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO] this morning advised the public that, due to ongoing industrial action at the Company, there is a possibility that customers may experience... Read more of this article
BELCO: ‘Regular Service Has Resumed’
[Updated] “Regular service at the cashier and customer service departments has resumed,” BELCO said this morning [Oct 5], which follows after they said yesterday that the departments were closed due to “Union action pending.” Yesterday morning the company posted a social media update saying “with Union action pending, BELCO... Read more of this article
Electrical Trade Union Instituting Work-To-Rule
“The Electrical Supply Trade Union [ESTU] will be instituting a work-to-rule and demand the immediate reinstatement of the four qualified, displaced Bermudians,” the BTUC said today, adding that they hope the “Board of Directors meet with the ESTU to bring a speedy resolve to this current impasse.” Background Summary Yesterday BELCO’s... Read more of this article
Updating: BELCO Staff Gather Outside Building
[Updating] BELCO staff are currently gathering outside the building this morning [Oct 4], and BELCO has stated that “with Union action pending, BELCO cashiers and customer service representatives will be closed until further notice.” Yesterday BELCO’s parent company Ascendant Group announced the “departure” of four senior executives... Read more of this article
RA: Consultation On Electricity Plan Continues
The development of Bermuda’s Electricity Plan, the Integrated Resource Plan [IRP], has entered the next phase and alternative generation proposals are now published for public consultation, the Regulatory Authority said today. “The IRP will forecast Bermuda’s future electricity demand and identify generation technologies to include in Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
