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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
Hospital Preparing: Potential Hurricane Impact
The Bermuda Hospitals Board is preparing for a potential impact from Hurricane Joaquin on Sunday [Oct 4]. “Staff already know who will stay on-site in the event of a lock down at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, and associated group homes to ensure inpatients and residents are fully supported without interruption,”... Read more of this article
EMO Advisory: Buses, Ferries, Shelter & More
Ferries will not run tomorrow [Oct 4] and all bus service will be suspended as of 10.00am tomorrow, the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] said this evening. The EMO said, “Current Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] forecasts indicate that Hurricane Joaquin’s closest point of approach will be some 87 NM west of Bermuda at around 10.00 pm Sunday... Read more of this article
Stores Busy As Locals Prepare For Hurricane
[Written by Don Burgess] Hardware stores were busy today [Oct 3] as islanders prepared for Hurricane Joaquin. The storm, which is currently a Category 4 hurricane, is expected to pass around 113 nautical miles, west northwest of Bermuda, around 10pm on Sunday. The Bermuda Weather Service is predicting that Hurricane Joaquin will downgrade to a Category... Read more of this article
Cruises Cancelled Due To Hurricane Joaquin
As Bermuda prepares for the impact of Hurricane Joaquin, the approaching storm is already having an effect in that two cruise visits to the island have been cancelled and rerouted. Carnival Sunshine was scheduled for an eight-night sailing to Bermuda but the cruise line announced the 3,006-passenger vessel instead would head to the Eastern Caribbean A... Read more of this article
