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Freisenbruch To Reopen Office Tomorrow
Freisenbruch Insurance Services announced that their office will close at 12.00pm today [Sept 14] and is scheduled to reopen at 1.00pm on Friday [Sept 15], contingent on when the EMO announces that it is safe to travel on the roads again. A spokesperson said, “As we prepare for the impacts of Hurricane Lee, we remain mindful of our obligations... Read more of this article
Hurricane Lee: MarketPlace Store Hours
The MarketPlace has provided information on their store hours during the passage of Hurricane Lee, with their graphic stating, ”On Thursday, September 14th, all MarketPlace stores will be opened from 7:00 am and will close at 7:00 pm. On Friday, September 15th, all MarketPlace stores will be opened from 10:00 am and will close at 9:00 pm.” You... Read more of this article
HSBC Bank To Close At 2pm On Thursday
HSBC Bermuda’s branches will close at 2:00pm on Thursday [Sept 14] due to Hurricane Lee. A spokesperson said, “Out of an abundance of caution due to the formation of Hurricane Lee, HSBC Bermuda’s branches will close at 2:00 pm tomorrow, September 14th. “Subject to the receipt of an all clear from the Bermuda Government and a post hurricane... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton Prepares For Hurricane Lee
The Corporation of Hamilton administrative offices in City Hall and at the Works Depot on Laffan Street will be closing at 5pm today [Sept 13] and reopen on Monday [Sept 18]. A spokesperson said, “Due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Lee, the administrative offices of the Corporation of Hamilton in City Hall and at the Works Depot on Laffan... Read more of this article
BELCO Prepared For Hurricane Lee
BELCO today advised that they are ”prepared for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Lee,” noting that “if there are power outages as a result of Hurricane Lee, restoration crews will begin work as soon as it is declared safe to do so and continue until every customer has had power restored.” A spokesperson said, “BELCO’s... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Offices Will Close At 2pm Thursday
The Clarien Bank offices will close at 2pm on Thursday [Sept 14] due to Hurricane Lee. A spokesperson said, “For the safety and security of our clients and employees, please be advised that all Clarien Bank offices will close at 2pm on Thursday, September 14 and re-open at 12 noon Friday, September 15 pending a facility safety inspection due to... Read more of this article
Butterfield To Close At 2pm On Thursday
All Butterfield Banking Centres in Bermuda will be closing at 2pm on Thursday [Sept 14] due to Hurricane Lee. A spokesperson said, “Some ATM’s will be temporarily unavailable from tomorrow at 12 noon due to hurricane preparations – Collector’s Hill, Modern Mart, Somerset MarketPlace and Somerset Banking Centre. “At this time, Butterfield... Read more of this article
Hurricane Lee: College Closure Advisory
The Bermuda College campus will close at 11:30am on Thursday [Sept 14] due to Hurricane Lee. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Bermuda College campus will close tomorrow [Thursday, September 14] at 11:30 a.m., and all day on Friday, September 15. Classes scheduled before 11:30 on Thursday morning, will be conducted remotely by faculty. “An... Read more of this article
Government Announce Early Pension Payments
The Department of Social Insurance advised that “as a precautionary measure, pension benefit payments ordinarily made by direct deposit on September 15th, will be processed today, earlier than usual, due to any disruption due to Hurricane Lee.” A Government spokesperson said, “For those receiving pension cheques, they have been printed... Read more of this article
BWS: Tropical Storm Warning In Effect
A Tropical Storm Warning in effect, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying Hurricane Lee is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 165 nm to the west at 1.00am on Friday [Sept 15], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period... Read more of this article
Govt Provides Update On Hurricane Lee
The Government provided an update on Hurricane Lee, noting that the onset of tropical storm force winds is anticipated at around noon on Thursday and the EMO will convene tomorrow [Sept 13] and “substantive decisions will be made at that time, and these decisions will be promptly communicated to the public.” A Government spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
BWS: Tropical Storm Watch In Effect
A Tropical Storm Watch in effect, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying Hurricane Lee is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 151 nm to the west at 2.00am on Friday [Sept 15], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending... Read more of this article
