Hashtag: #HurricaneIrma
Clarien Bank To Match Donations Up To $10K
Clarien Bank today [Sept 18] announced the launch of a donation drive to support recovery efforts in the Caribbean after the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, with the Bank set to match donations up to $10,000. “Donations should be made directly to the Bermuda Red Cross account at Clarien Bank. The funds will support Red Cross societies from... Read more of this article
TS Maria Delays BELCO Team Departure
The departure of a BELCO Lineman crew to the British Virgin Islands [BVI] to assist with hurricane restoration efforts has been delayed due to Tropical Storm Maria’s forecasted upgrade to become a Category 3 hurricane by mid-week, and its track in the vicinity of the Leeward Islands. A BELCO spokesperson said, “Please be advised that due... Read more of this article
Over $31,000 Donated To Red Cross So Far
Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma on islands in the Caribbean, the local community has donated over $31,000 to the Bermuda Red Cross to assist the hurricane relief efforts. In addition to the financial donations, Bermuda is also sending six BELCO linemen to the BVI, has sent a contingent of 30 soldiers and six police officers to the... Read more of this article
WA Fundraising Grub Day For Hurricane Relief
Warwick Academy held their Grub Day today [Sept 15] to help raise money to donate to the Bermuda Red Cross to help islands devastated by Hurricane Irma. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy held their Grub Day today as a way to raise funds to help with the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. “Here in Bermuda we are so aware of the damage... Read more of this article
BHB Doctor Assisting In British Virgin Islands
The Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation [PAHO/WHO] requested the assistance of Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] Director of Emergency and Hyperbaric Services Dr Roslyn Bascombe-Adams in hurricane relief efforts in the British Virgin Islands [BVI]. Dr Bascombe-Adams is a member of the Regional Emergency Medical Team of PAHO and a... Read more of this article
BELCO Crew To Travel To British Virgin Islands
In the wake of Hurricane Irma’s direct Category 5 hit to a number of the Caribbean islands, BELCO will be sending a Lineman crew to the British Virgin Islands [BVI] to assist with hurricane restoration efforts. “A request for urgent support was received by the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation [CARILEC] immediately following the onset... Read more of this article
Photos: Regiment Departs For Caribbean
A group of 30 soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment left the island today [Sept 15] to support the UK’s efforts in the Caribbean Overseas Territories devastated by Hurricane Irma. In addition to the 30 soldiers, six Bermuda Police officers are also assisting the efforts, and earlier today, Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, “The... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Call For Aid Could Not Go Unheard’
30 soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment and 6 Bermuda Police officers have now deployed to support the UK’s efforts in the Caribbean Overseas Territories devastated by Hurricane Irma, Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 15], adding that “this call for aid could not go unheard,” as “these... Read more of this article
Hurricane Irma Fundraising Cruise On Saturday
Rising Son Cruises and Island Tour Centre are teaming up for a Hurricane Relief Charity Cruise titled “Fundraising with Filante” on Saturday [Sept 16] from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, departing from and returning to Albuoys Point in Hamilton. The cruise will feature two hours sailing aboard the catamaran Filante, with an open bar and light canapes... Read more of this article
Hurricane Relief: Cooper’s To Match Donations
Saying that “our friends to the south have experienced unprecedented devastation”, A.S Cooper’s will be accepting donations at Cooper’s, Astwood Dickinson and Vineyard Vines stores between Sept 14 -17, with the company set to match donations up to $5,000 and pass it to Bermuda Red Cross to assist hurricane relief efforts. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Overseas Mail Delays Due To Hurricane Irma
There will be mail delays with incoming and outgoing international mail as a result of Hurricane Irma, the Bermuda Post Office has advised. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising the public that there will be mail delays with incoming and outgoing international mail as a result of Hurricane Irma. “The BPO notes that... Read more of this article
Cruise Proceeds To Go Towards Hurricane Relief
Following the devastation left by Hurricane Irma, the West Indian Association of Bermuda is launching a fundraising campaign to assist the islands, and will be holding a Caribbean Summer Cruise on Saturday 23rd September 2017, with all proceeds set to go towards relief efforts. A spokesperson said, “The WIA [Bermuda] notes with sadness and concern... Read more of this article
