Hashtag: #IrmaReliefMission
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
Regiment To Fly To Turks & Caicos Tomorrow
A group of 30 Bermuda soldiers will fly out tomorrow [Sept 15] to provide help to islands in the Caribbean that were devastated by Hurricane Irma. The soldiers will leave the island in an RAF Hercules transporter and fly direct to Providenciales in Turks & Caicos, then on to Grand Turk to begin relief efforts. Tons of emergency supplies, equipment... 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
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
Regiment & Police To Help In Caribbean
[Updated] A contingent of the Royal Bermuda Regiment and Bermuda Police officers will deploy to support the UK’s efforts in the Caribbean Overseas Territories devastated by Hurricane Irma. A statement from Government House said, “The contingent is ready to go with arrangements being made for deployment via UK military airlift. “They will... Read more of this article
Bermuda Airport Ready To Help Hurricane Relief
Bermuda’s airport is ready to assist hurricane relief efforts, officials confirmed today, saying they are ready to receive RAF aircraft if the intended destination airports in the BVI are unable to be reached, and will be waiving the airport fees for landing, parking and overnight stays. “Bermuda Skyport will support, as needed, flights... Read more of this article
Red Cross Appeal To Assist Hurricane Victims
The Bermuda Red Cross has launched an appeal for those affected by Hurricane Irma, and said that Premier David Burt has “pledged to match donations up to $25,000 from Bermuda Government.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Red Cross has launched an appeal for those affected by Hurricane Irma, the most powerful hurricane ever recorded... Read more of this article
Premier Burt: ‘Offer Any Support We Can’
Premier David Burt has extended sympathies to our neighbours in the Caribbean who have been devastated by Hurricane Irma, and said he has reached out to the leaders of the affected territories to offer any support we can, and “in consultation with the Governor, we will look to deploy the Regiment overseas once we are certain Hurricane Jose is... Read more of this article
