Hashtag: #IrmaReliefMission
Soldiers Clear Roads & Deliver Supplies In TCI
Bermuda soldiers on an aid mission to storm-ravaged Turks & Caicos hit the ground running after a second hit by Hurricane Maria. The Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers — deployed to the Caribbean country’s Grand Turk island after Hurricane Irma earlier this month caused devastation — cleared roads to key emergency service centres and... Read more of this article
Bacardi To Donate $3 Million To Disaster Relief
In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, as well as the earthquake in Mexico, Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi Limited and the Bacardí family have pledged $3 million for disaster relief and recovery efforts in the impacted areas. Bacardi is designating $2 million in cash and other assistance to Puerto Rico, and the remaining... Read more of this article
Bermuda Soldiers Prepare For Hurricane Maria
Bermuda soldiers on a helping mission to hurricane-devastated Turks & Caicos are tonight bracing themselves for a second storm. Hurricane Maria — which is currently a Category 3 — is expected to impact Grand Turk early tomorrow [Sept 22] – and Bermuda soldiers raced against time to prepare themselves and the local population for a... Read more of this article
“Happy Hour For A Cause” Event Postponed
The “Happy Hour for a Cause” event — which will raise money for hurricane relief — scheduled for tomorrow night [Sept 22] has been postponed due to ticket sales being low, with the event now set to be held on Friday, October 6th. A Bermuda Red Cross spokesperson said, “We would like to inform the public that we have had to... Read more of this article
Saltus To Hold Grub Day For Hurricane Relief
Students at Saltus Grammar School will help to raise money for hurricane relief efforts with a grub day on Friday. Many parts of the Caribbean were devastated by category five Hurricane Irma and are again seeing widespread destruction at the hands of Hurricane Maria. In a message to parents, Deputy Head Jon Beard said: “I am certain that you join... Read more of this article
TCI Thanks Bermuda, UK, Cayman & Canada
The Turks & Caicos Islands Government said they have “welcomed the very considerable level of advice and direct help provided by the UK, Canada, Cayman Islands, Bermuda and other governments and by regional and other international bodies and organisations.” A contingent of 30 soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment left the island recently... Read more of this article
Regiment Gets To Work In Turks & Caicos
Bermuda’s troops got to work as soon as they arrived in hurricane-hit Turks & Caicos, the commander on the ground said yesterday. Major Corey Smalley explained the Regiment contingent had helped build a logistics base for the World Food Programme on Providenciales while waiting for an airlift to Grand Turk at the other end of the island chain. Maj.... Read more of this article
Airport Waives Fees For Hurricane Relief Flights
Bermuda’s airport received two Royal Air Force aircraft over the weekend, which then deployed south in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, with Skyport waiving all normal passenger fees and airport charges for landing, parking and overnight stays. The first of the two aircraft arrived last Thursday evening from Newfoundland and flew to the Caribbean... Read more of this article
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
