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Impact Of Hurricane Gonzalo On MWI
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today [Oct 20] said that, due to the impact of Hurricane Gonzalo, access to the main Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute Campus is via Devon Spring Road, behind the pet shop, while access to the methadone clinic is via Hermitage Road. A spokesperson said, “As maintenance is undertaken following the storm and work... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Boats During & After Gonzalo
While Hurricane Gonzalo caused a damage on land when made a direct hit on us this weekend, its effect was felt very strongly on the water as well, with a number of boats falling victim to the high winds and rough surf. Compilation video of boats during/after the hurricane: For all our coverage of Hurricane Gonzalo click here, for coverage of the impact... Read more of this article
BTC Updates On Gonzalo Restoration Work
BTC said their “team was on the road early Saturday morning assessing the damage and updating strategy plans before having a chance to recover fully from damages caused by Fay, only a few short days before. The team has been working not only to restore services, but also to ensure the roads are safe for travel by raising cables and securing poles. “Coordinating... Read more of this article
Release Of Courier Packages Suspended
The Department of Customs is advising the public that as a result of damage experienced to the courier building at the L.F. Wade International Airport, the inspection and release of courier packages and shipments has been temporarily suspended. “The Department of Customs is working with the operators to find alternative facilities and hopes to... Read more of this article
Governor: “Massive And Impressive Response”
“We have seen a massive and impressive response to the double hit we have had within a week from Fay and Gonzalo,” Governor George Fergusson said today [Oct 20]. “There has been a tremendous job of organisation and co-operation – but above all effort and commitment by very many people. I want to pay particular tribute to those whose... Read more of this article
Royal Salute For Bermuda Regiment Soldiers
The Bermuda Regiment’s Royal Patron has sent a personal message of thanks for its response to a double hit by major storms. HRH the Duchess of Gloucester, the Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment, wrote to CO Lt Col Michael Foster-Brown to thank the Island’s soldiers for their hard work after Bermuda was hit by Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonazalo... Read more of this article
Emergency Work Permits Following Gonzalo
[Updated with PLP comment] The Department of Immigration confirmed that, until October 21, businesses can apply for emergency temporary work permits if they are in need of added assistance with Hurricane Gonzalo restoration work. A Government spokesperson said, “Until October 21st businesses can apply for emergency temporary work permits post... Read more of this article
Delayed Start For BHI Rising Chef Competition
Bermuda Hospitality Institute’s annual fundraiser, “Bermuda’s Rising Chef of the Year Competition” has postponed the start of the event due to unexpected delays caused by Hurricane Gonzalo. Semi-final #1 which was due to take place on Monday 20th October will be held on Monday 27th October and Semi-final #2 which was due to take place on Tuesday... Read more of this article
Opposition: “Bermudian Spirit In Full Display”
“It is in challenging times such as this when we truly see the Bermudian spirit in full display,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said today [Oct 20]. PLP Leader Marc Bean said, “I am very gratified to know that there was no loss of life directly attributed to Hurricane Gonzalo. Unfortunately, there have been incidences of damage around... Read more of this article
Football National Academy Training Cancelled
After sustaining damage during the passing of Hurricane Gonzalo over Bermuda, the National Academy Training field is closed today [Oct 20] and tomorrow [Oct 21], with scheduled training on those days necessarily canceled. A spokesperson said, “In advance of the storm, we took steps to dismantle and secure the goals and netting at BFA field. “Preliminary... Read more of this article
Elbow Beach Resort Back In Business
After sustaining minimal impact from the weekend passing of Hurricane Gonzalo, the Elbow Beach Resort has resumed normal business operations as of Sunday, October 19th, and is currently accepting guests. The resort was evacuated prior to the storm’s arrival but received no major damage from the hurricane. “We are operating under normal business... Read more of this article
BAMZ Opens Following Hurricane Gonzalo
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] remains open following Hurricane Gonzalo’s visit to Bermuda over the weekend, following its midday opening yesterday [Oct 19] as the island worked to repair the damage caused by the storm. A spokesperson said, “The North Rock Tank, Seal Walkway, Local Tails, the Zoo Courtyard, the Natural History... Read more of this article
Govt. Tax Extension Due To Fay & Gonzalo
Due to the disruption caused by Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonzalo, the Government has extended the tax deadline from October 15th to October 24th. A spokesperson from the the Office of the Tax Commissioner said, “In consideration of the impact of Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonzalo, all tax returns which were due by the 15th October... Read more of this article
Photos: 1600s Replica Bermuda Home Survives
The replica house built in the same style as the settlers did in the 1600s — complete with a palmetto thatch roof — came through Hurricane Gonzalo without any visible damage. It is located on the Carter House grounds in St. David’s, and the Carter House website describes the house as being built using the techniques and tools of 1612... Read more of this article
Photos: 10 Things That Did – Or Didn’t – Hold Up
Bermuda is getting back to business today [Oct 20] after having the unique misfortune of being hit by two storms back to back, with Tropical Storm Fay downing trees and causing widespread power outages, followed by Hurricane Gonzalo, which battered the island with hurricane force winds well into Saturday morning. While some people sailed right through... Read more of this article
Slideshow: HMS Argyll Ship In Dockyard
A helicopter was seen flying over Bermuda after Hurricane Gonzalo, having been provided by the UK Royal Navy vessel HMS Argyll, which traveled to Bermuda to stand-by in case we needed assistance. Crew members off the Royal Naval ship joined with the Bermuda Regiment in order to help the island’s hurricane clear up progress, with the joint teams visiting... Read more of this article
