Hashtag: #HurricaneGonzalo
NASA: Gonzalo Stirred Up Our Ocean Sediment
[Updated] NASA has released ‘before and after’ satellite photos of Bermuda and our surrounding waters, revealing how Hurricane Gonzalo stirred up the sediment from the ocean bottom. The statement from NASA said, “NASA’s Aqua and Terra satellites captured before and after images of Bermuda and surrounding waters before and after... Read more of this article
BFA Reschedule Postponed Football Matches
After recent game postponements, the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] have today [Oct 21] issued a timetable for rescheduled matches. A BFA spokesperson said, “Please take note of the following changes to the schedule and be guided accordingly. The Dudley Eve Semi-Final scheduled for Sunday – October 19th has been moved to Thursday – October... Read more of this article
List Of Areas BELCO Crews To Work On Today
[Updated] As of last night, some 3281 customers remained without power from Hurricane Gonzalo, and BELCO crews will be out in full force today [Oct 22] continuing their work to restore power. Over 31,000 customers lost power during the height of the storm — approximately 85% of the island – and BELCO has already restored over 27,000 customers... Read more of this article
CableVision Provides Storm Restoration Update
[Updated] Following the damage from Fay and Gonzalo, Bermuda CableVision have now completed the repair to their main distribution plant, and have three larger teams working in the eastern, central and western areas of the Island to bring customers back online. CEO Terry Roberson said, “Bermuda CableVision has been working into the night to restore... Read more of this article
Logic: “Core Network Remained Operational”
Logic Communications Ltd. said that their core network remained operational throughout Hurricane Gonzalo with no loss of service for wired Internet service customers. “Although Logic’s Internet service remains operational, service to customers is dependent on their access provider’s [CableVision or BTC] service and the restoration of power... Read more of this article
Coco Reef Fully Operational After Gonzalo
Coco Reef Bermuda is fully operational following Hurricane Gonzalo’s direct hit on Bermuda over the weekend, with the property having sustained only minimal superficial damage. Coco Reef Bermuda is now accepting guests and all hotel services are open, including Café Coco and the beach and pool facilities. Vince Angelo, General Manager of Coco Reef... Read more of this article
Fitch: Bermuda’s Preparedness, Building Codes
Bermuda’s “extensive hurricane preparedness and strict enforcement of its building codes” helped limit economic losses and loss of life compared with other hurricane-prone nations that are less developed, Fitch Ratings said. The statement from the ratings agency said, “Fitch Ratings expects a limited amount of industry insured... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Boat Recovery Operations
[Updated] Dealing with the daunting task of recovering boats that were damaged, sunk or grounded during Hurricane Gonzalo is underway, with marine contractors and boat owners busy working to save the many watercraft that were affected. From the west end to the east end of the island, numerous boats can be spotted at rest on the coastlines with evidence... Read more of this article
Gonzalo Remnants Affect UK, At Least Two Dead
Two or three people — reports from out of the UK vary — have been killed in the United Kingdom as a result of the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo, with a woman killed by a falling tree, while a man died after being crushed a by van when the jack collapsed. The death of a a 63-year-old man who died after his car crashed into a bridge near... Read more of this article
PLP Banquet Rescheduled Until November 22
Due to Hurricane Gonzalo, the PLP have rescheduled their Annual Banquet, moving it from October 25 to November 22. A spokesperson said, “Due to recent Hurricane Gonzalo’s effect on Bermuda, the Progressive Labour Party would like to announce the rescheduling of our 47th Annual Banquet. The banquet, originally scheduled for Saturday, October... Read more of this article
TBi: No Service Outages Following Gonzalo
While Hurricane Gonzalo affected much of the island’s infrastructure, TBi is reporting that it has experienced no outages, with service on both its internet and voice platforms enjoying 100 percent availability across the island. A spokesperson said, “In the wake of Hurricane Gonzalo, TBi is pleased to report having experienced no outages,... Read more of this article
BELCO: 3,429 Without Power, Linemen Arriving
[Updated] According to the latest report by BELCO, as of 9.00am today [Oct 21], approximately 3,429 customers remain without power, down from over 31,000 directly after Hurricane Gonzalo, and linemen from Caribbean electric utility companies will begin arriving today to work alongside BELCO crews. The geographic breakdown of remaining outages includes... Read more of this article
