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BHCS MRI Services Temporarily Unavailable

BHCS MRI Services Temporarily Unavailable

Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] advised that their “MRI machine will be temporarily out of service for a minimum of two weeks,” noting that the “disruption is a direct result of Hurricane Ernesto, which caused a prolonged power outage lasting five days.” Dr Ewart Brown, Chairman of BHCS, states: “The extended power... Read more of this article

BELCO Updates On Post Hurricane Restoration

BELCO Updates On Post Hurricane Restoration

BELCO is now asking customers who remain without power following the passage of Hurricane Ernesto to please call 955 to report their outage. BELCO Managing Director Shelly Leman said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that the Company continues restoration work following Hurricane Ernesto. “The highest number... Read more of this article

Minister Praises Cleanup Efforts After Ernesto

Minister Praises Cleanup Efforts After Ernesto

Following the passage of Hurricane Ernesto, the Department of Parks and the Department of Works & Engineering “have been working diligently to clear debris, restore public spaces, and ensure that the island’s parks and beaches are safe and accessible for residents and visitors.” Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch said,... Read more of this article

Dept Of Labour Closed To Walk-In Customers

Dept Of Labour Closed To Walk-In Customers

The Department of Labour is currently closed to walk-in customers due to hurricane damage. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Labour would like to advise the public that its office is closed to walk-in customers due to hurricane damage. While email messages are being monitored, there is no in-person service available. “If... Read more of this article

No Lifeguards At Horseshoe Bay Today

No Lifeguards At Horseshoe Bay Today

The Department of Parks announced that lifeguards are unavailable at Horseshoe Bay Beach today due to Hurricane Ernesto damage and advised caution due to debris. The Government said, “The Department of Parks advises the public that due to damage sustained by the lifeguard tower at Horseshoe Bay Beach from Hurricane Ernesto, lifeguards will not... Read more of this article

Paradise Gives Free Data After Hurricane Ernesto

Paradise Gives Free Data After Hurricane Ernesto

Paradise Mobile is offering free unlimited data for seven days to help Bermuda’s community stay connected following Hurricane Ernesto. A spokesperson said, “In the wake of Hurricane Ernesto, Paradise Mobile, Bermuda’s fastest and most innovative network, is stepping up to support the community by offering free service with unlimited... Read more of this article

PLP Chair Thanks Community For Resilience

PLP Chair Thanks Community For Resilience

“”On behalf of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party, I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude that Bermuda was spared the loss of life and extensive damage during Hurricane Ernesto,” PLP Chairperson Dawn Simmons said. Ms Simmons said, “We are deeply thankful for the resilience and unity displayed by our community in the face... Read more of this article

City Restores Services After Hurricane Ernesto

City Restores Services After Hurricane Ernesto

The City of Hamilton announced that essential services are fully operational, with public restrooms, trash collection, and ports resuming normal activities after Hurricane Ernesto, while parks remain closed for debris cleanup. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton advises that all essential services have been restored and regular operations... Read more of this article

Butterfield Open For Business On Monday

Butterfield Open For Business On Monday

Butterfield Banking Centres and offices will open for business tomorrow [August 19]. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield advises the public that all Banking Centres and offices in Bermuda will be open for business as usual tomorrow [Monday, 19 August] from 9 a.m.” Click here for all of our coverage of Hurricane Ernesto, and click here for... Read more of this article

Video: Govt Post-Ernesto Press Conference

Video: Govt Post-Ernesto Press Conference

Premier David Burt and the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks held a press conference today [August 18] to provide an update following Hurricane Ernesto. Premier David Burt’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon Everyone, I want to express my gratitude to the Minister of National Security – Minister Michael Weeks, his... Read more of this article

BELCO Hurricane Ernesto Update

BELCO Hurricane Ernesto Update

BELCO continues restoration work following Hurricane Ernesto, with the company having restored approximately 20,000 customers in the last 24 hours. A spokesperson said, “The highest number of customer outages was 28,817 at 12:00pm on Saturday, August 17, 2024. As of 5:00pm, a total of 8,269 customers remain without power. It is important to note... Read more of this article

Bermuda Institute Postpones School Opening

Bermuda Institute Postpones School Opening

Bermuda Institute has postponed the start of the new school year to Tuesday, August 20th due to following Hurricane Ernesto. A spokesperson said, “Due to the impact of Hurricane Ernesto on our school community, it has been decided that Bermuda Institute will open for the new school year on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. “This decision was made... Read more of this article