Hashtag: #HurricaneGonzalo
Regiment, Royal Navy Join Forces In Repairs
The Bermuda Regiment and Royal Navy teams joined forces today [Oct 19] in order to help the island’s hurricane clear up progress, with the joint teams visiting hospitals, schools, churches, youth training centres and private homes to help patch up the damage caused by Hurricane Gonzalo. One team helped clear a dangerous fallen tree from the grounds... Read more of this article
Photos: Calm Sunset Caps Off Hectic Weekend
After a week of storms and restoration work — with the island having the unique misfortune to be hit by two storms back to back — the sunset glowed a deep red as it fell behind the horizon tonight [Oct 19], with the island returning to the beauty we are known for. A low lying mass of cloud could not stop the show as the sun peeked through,... Read more of this article
Fairmont Southampton Offers Reduced Rates
[Updated] The Fairmont Southampton said they have returned to business as usual following Hurricane Gonzalo, with full services having resumed at the resort, with recreational facilities such as Willow Stream Spa and Turtle Hill Golf Club open. In addition, the resort is offering reduced rates for those who wish to move into the hotel until their power... Read more of this article
Argo Group Gold Cup Survives Gonzalo
[Written by Talbot Wilson] The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club has announced that the Argo Group Gold Cup is still set to sail, albeit on a compressed schedule, starting on October 22. Using the one-day-delay plan announced last Wednesday, the Argo Group Gold Cup will be compressed to five days of racing and organizers will take advantage of the fine weather... Read more of this article
Digicel Brings In 8 Technicians From Jamaica
Digicel flew in a team of eight people today [Oct 19] to assist with repairing its network following Hurricane Gonzalo, with the technicians flying in from the head office in Jamaica, and landing earlier this afternoon. Alistair Beak, CEO of Digicel Bermuda says; “The additional expertise will triple the current team of skilled riggers and installation... Read more of this article
EMO Update: Schools, Buses, Garbage Etc
All Government Offices will be open tomorrow [Oct 20], public schools will be closed, west end garbage collection will resume tomorrow and buses will resume partial service starting around 9am, the Government said this evening. Those were some of the updates provided in this evening’s update from the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO], with... Read more of this article
All Government Schools Closed On Monday
[Updated] BHS, MSA, Somersfield, Bermuda Institute, Warwick Academy, and Saltus St John’s Rd will all be open on Monday [Oct 20], while Saltus Cavendish and all Government schools will be closed. As far as Pre-Schools, Flying Start, First Friends, Adventureland, Onionpatch, Little Learners, Heritage and Learning Zone will be closed on Monday; while... Read more of this article
Photos: House Wall Collapses During Gonzalo
A house in St George’s sustained serious damage in Hurricane Gonzalo, with one wall of the house collapsing entirely. Fortunately the property, which was not built using traditional Bermudian architecture, was empty during the storm. For all our coverage of Hurricane Gonzalo click here, and for our live blog where we are bringing you continuous... Read more of this article
Airport Re-Opens, Flights Now Arriving
[Updated] Following its closure due to Hurricane Gonzalo, the airport is set to re-open at 5:00 pm this afternoon [Oct 19], with flights scheduled to come in from Toronto, Philadelphia, Miami, New York and London, UK. A Government spokesperson said, “With a confirmed reopening set for 5:00 pm this afternoon, Airport Operations would like to advise... Read more of this article
BTA: People Putting Paradise Back On Its Feet
“The cooperation of the public and private sectors along with the tenacity of Bermuda’s people is putting this island paradise back on its feet at incredible speed,” the Bermuda Tourism Authority said today [Oct 19] “Bermuda’s recovery from Hurricane Gonzalo is underway as expertly as its preparation,” the BTA said. ”The... Read more of this article
CableVision: Suffered Damage, 5 Crews Working
[Updated] Bermuda CableVision has confirmed they sustained extensive damage from Hurricane Gonzalo, and said they have five teams working across the island on the restoration process. CEO Terry Roberson said, “We have now completed an assessment of our plant and, unfortunately, in some areas we sustained extensive damage from Hurricane Gonzalo. “In... Read more of this article
12 CARILEC Linemen To Arrive On Monday
[Updated] Twelve linemen from CARILEC-member utility companies in Barbados, British Virgin Islands and Dominica are due to arrive on the island tomorrow [Oct 20] to assist BELCO with restoration work following Hurricane Gonzalo. Over 31,000 customers — more than 85% of the customer base — lost power after the island was battered by hurricane... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Argyll Crew Clear Airport Runway
Personnel from the UK Royal Navy vessel HMS Argyll were this morning [Oct 19] seen walking the runway at the LF Wade International Airport clearing any debris deposited by Hurricane Gonzalo. A public transportation bus could be seen near the group as they progressed along the runway along with other airport vehicles and personnel. The crew were walking... Read more of this article
Photos: Aftermath Of Hurricane Gonzalo
[Updated with more photos] With Hurricane Gonzalo making its way northeast of Bermuda, the task of restoring the island is now underway, with various damage visible across the island. However, the island has definitely sustained damage island-wide, with the full extent to become clear later today. We will continue to update this post with additional... Read more of this article
Coast Guard Plane & Navy Helicopter Fly Over
[Updated: Airport to open at 5pm on Sunday] While the airport was closed today [Oct 18] there has been some activity in the sky, with a US Coast Guard airplane flying over the island, while a UK Royal Navy helicopter flew over to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Gonzalo. In their update this evening, the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] said... Read more of this article
Premier Thanks Soldiers After Storm Cleanups
Bermuda’s soldiers were tonight [Oct 18] thanked by Premier Michael Dunkley in a surprise visit to Warwick Camp. Premier Dunkley told the troops,“The Bermuda Regiment is owed a debt of gratitude that cannot be paid, except by the smiles on people’s faces. I am so proud as a Bermudian because I get the opportunity to work with people like you,... Read more of this article
