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Photos: Hurricane Joaquin Passes By Bermuda
While it thankfully did not cause the damage Hurricane Gonzalo did last year, the passing of Hurricane Joaquin had an impact on the island, canceling school days, cruises, and other services, and requiring a clean-up in its wake. With the hurricane passed, both the OBA and PLP expressed their thanks and appreciation to those who assisted with the storm... Read more of this article
St John’s Standby During Hurricane Joaquin
St John Ambulance Brigade were out in force for Hurricane Joaquin with ambulances positioned at strategic points across the Island. Ambulance crews were stationed in the east end of the Island at the Lambe Foggo Urgent Care Center, and in Hamilton St John’s members manned St John Headquarters Dunrossil House next to the King Edward Memorial Hospital... Read more of this article
“Bermuda Proves The Power Of Preparation”
“Bermuda has proven the power of preparation again in the face of a hurricane. A successful recovery is underway,” BTA CEO Bill Hanbury said in a message for tourism industry stakeholders. “Our Bermuda Tourism Authority offices in Hamilton and New York City reopened on time this morning and we are mobilised. We’re getting... Read more of this article
Argo Group Gold Cup Schedule Unchanged
Organizers for the Argo Group Gold Cup firmly stated today that racing for the 67th annual match racing regatta, an event of the World Match Racing Tour, will begin on Wednesday as scheduled. Hurricane Joaquin passed to the northwest of the island in the Atlantic Ocean yesterday, bringing strong winds and heavy rains. The eye of the hurricane was some... Read more of this article
Live Video Stream & Updates: Hurricane Joaquin
[Updating] Bermuda is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Joaquin, which the Bermuda Weather Service said is a threat to Bermuda, and is expected to past by at its closest point on Sunday evening. Update 3pm: Live video stream has cut out [we lost power!] and a replay is below The Bermuda Weather Service has downgraded theHurricane Warning to a Tropical... Read more of this article
Bermuda Welcomes Two Babies During Storm
Bermuda Hospitals Board announced the birth of two babies born yesterday during the storm conditions of Hurricane Joaquin, with Roman Ledyaev and London Rose Williams both making their grand entrance into the world as the hurricane passed by Bermuda. Roman Ledyaev came at 9:04pm during the height of the blustery weather. His mother Sabrina Ledyaev said... Read more of this article
BELCO Updates Following Hurricane Joaquin
BELCO has issued an update regarding the status of its customers following the passing of Hurricane Joaquin, saying that as of 5.00pm today [Oct 5], approximately 7,058 customers have had power restored, leaving 8,322 without power, and that it is unable to provide ETAs for specific areas of power restoration. A BELCO spokesperson said, “Of the... Read more of this article
Post Storm Briefing By Acting Premier Richards
In a statement following the passing of Hurricane Joaquin, acting Premier, Minister Bob Richards said that “Bermuda appears to have weathered this storm well,” expressing thanks to everyone on the island who worked throughout the storm in order to “ensure the safety of all of us.” Minister Richards said, “Bermuda appears... Read more of this article
BTC Reports Minimal Damage Following Joaquin
BTC have reported minimal disruption to service following Hurricane Joaquin with only isolated issues caused by damage to some overhead cables. A spokesperson said, “Like sister company Digicel, BTC is expecting full service recovery to normal levels today [Oct 5]. “BTC’s care experts at St. John’s call center have received few calls... Read more of this article
“Business As Usual” For Fairmont Southampton
Fairmont Southampton reports that it is working to restore all services following Hurricane Joaquin, reporting that their clean up is “well underway” and that the hotel suffered no significant damage, with reduced rates being offered to locals starting tomorrow [Oct 6]. A spokesperson said, “While there are some non structural issues... Read more of this article
Police: Minimal Calls, Burglary During Hurricane
The Bermuda Police Service has reported that there were “minimal calls” as Hurricane Joaquin affected the island, though a burglary took place at the Blue Hole Gas Station. Police media manager Dwayne Caines said, “The Bermuda Police Service can report that there were minimal calls to the service over the hurricane period, with the... Read more of this article
CellOne Working To Restore Network Services
CellOne reports that “over 80%” of its network was online as of 9.00am this morning [Oct 5], with network teams working to restore service. A post on the CellOne Facebook page says, “We hope everyone is safe and have weathered the storm without harm or damage. This will be the first of a series of network updates we’ll be providing.... Read more of this article
Digicel Expects Full Service Restoration Today
[Updated] Digicel Bermuda reports that most of their network remained online throughout Hurricane Joaquin and the company expects full restoration of services today. Following a full network assessment early this morning, Digicel confirmed that all parts of the island should now be benefiting from stable cellular coverage with the exception of a limited... Read more of this article
Monday Bank Hours Changed Due To Hurricane
[Updated] Bermuda’s banks will see their hours affected tomorrow [Oct 5] due to Hurricane Joaquin, with the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited to reopen at 11.00am, and Clarien Bank Limited and the Bermuda Commercial Bank [BCB] to reopen at 12.00pm, assuming all premises are safe for customers and employees following the storm’s... Read more of this article
Government, Private Schools Closed On Monday
[Updated] Saltus, BHS, Warwick Academy, Somersfield, MSA and Bermuda Institute will all be closed tomorrow [Mon, Oct 5] due to Hurricane Joaquin. Speaking on behalf of the schools, Saltus Grammar School Deputy Head Jon Beard, said: “The Principals have been in contact with each other and agree that in light of the impending storm our best and... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Hurricane Joaquin Approaches
The weather conditions are beginning to deteriorate as Hurricane Joaquin approaches the island, with the category 3 storm presently carrying maximum sustained winds near 120 mph [240 km/h] with higher gusts. Current forecasts from the Bermuda Weather Service indicate that Hurricane Joaquin’s closest point of approach will be some 62 nautical miles... Read more of this article
