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BELCO Hosts Luncheon Honouring Retirees
BELCO recently hosted a special luncheon honouring over 40 retirees, recognizing their decades of service and contributions to Bermuda’s electrical infrastructure. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited ["BELCO"] today highlighted a recent lunch held to celebrate the retirees of the Company. “Held on April 17th, BELCO... 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 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 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 Transmission Upgrade Project Resumes
BELCO has resumed transmission upgrade work in the west end, with work continuing daily from 7.00am through 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that transmission upgrade works has resumed in the west end of the island. Works resumed with the opening of cable joint holes to facilitate the pulling... Read more of this article
Downed Utility Line Injures Man
A man in his 70s was injured by a downed utility line in Hamilton parish. A police spokesperson said, “There is a downed utility line in the area of Shelly Bay Marketplace, Hamilton Parish. “A man believed to be in his 70s has sustained injuries as a result, and is currently being treated at King Edward Memorial Hospital. The extent of his... Read more of this article
“This Decision Marks Meaningful Progress”
The Ministry of Home Affairs said they “acknowledge the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda’s [RA] recent approval of adjustments to BELCO’s electricity rates, which resulted in an average reduction of 0.54% to 2.66% across customer classes.” A Government spokesperson said, “This decision marks meaningful progress toward balancing... Read more of this article
BELCO Announce Changes To Electricity Tariffs
BELCO advised that following an approvals process by the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda, electricity tariffs will change for all meters read on or after January 1, 2025, saying that “while base rates will see an increase, the Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR] will decrease in January, resulting in an overall decrease for the average residential customer.” A... Read more of this article
Electrical NOC Recertification Deadline On Jan 6
The Department of Workforce Development is reminding all electricians in Bermuda holding a valid or recently expired Electrical National Occupational Certification [NOC] that the deadline to complete the mandatory NOC Recertification is January 6, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “Maintaining certification ensures compliance with the Department... Read more of this article
Downed Power Line On Somerset Road
The Bermuda Police Service is advising motorists to exercise caution on Somerset Road near Lantana as traffic has been reduced to one lane due to a downed power line. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised there is a downed power line near Lantana on Somerset Road. “Traffic has been reduced to one lane. Motorists are urged to exercise... Read more of this article
Electrical NOC Recertification Registration Open
The Department of Workforce Development announced registration for the Electrical National Occupational Certification [NOC] Recertification is now open. A Government spokesperson said, “This mandatory recertification is for all electricians in Bermuda who hold a valid or recently expired Electrical NOC. “Maintaining your certification ensures compliance... Read more of this article
