Hashtag: #HurricaneNicole2016
Bishop: Prayer As Hurricane Nicole Approaches
Bishop of Bermuda Nicholas Dill is inviting the public to say a prayer as Hurricane Nicole approaches the island, saying as ”we hunker down and prepare ourselves for the arrival and aftermath of Hurricane Nicole there are many difference responses we may have – fear and anxiety for ourselves and our families; for our neighbours and friends,... Read more of this article
Hurricane Nicole: 140 Soldiers Ready To Assist
[Updated] As of 2pm today [Oct 12], the Royal Bermuda Regiment has been embodied, with soldiers on standby for Hurricane Nicole ready to clear main roads for emergency vehicles, assist with emergency situations as required and respond to other tasks as directed by the EMO. There is a partial embodiment of 140 soldiers, which comprise five Immediate... Read more of this article
Photos: Shelter Opens At CedarBridge Academy
Hurricane Nicole — which is a Category 2 storm as of this writing — is heading toward Bermuda, and the island’s preparations include a Government shelter at CedarBridge Academy, which opened today [Oct 12] at 4.00pm, offering refuge to anyone who may need it. The shelter has cots set up in order to provide accommodations for those who find... Read more of this article
8 Videos: Hurricane Nicole Approaches Bermuda
Hurricane Nicole — which is a Category 2 storm as of this writing — is heading toward Bermuda, and the island is in full preparation mode. The 3.00pm forecast from the National Hurricane Center says that Hurricane Nicole has maximum sustained winds near 100 mph [155 km/h] and the Bermuda Weather Service says Nicole’s closest approach... Read more of this article
FMG Changes Hours Due To Hurricane Nicole
Due to impending impact of Hurricane Nicole, Freisenbruch-Meyer Group [FMG] will be closing at 3.00pm today [Oct 12], intending to reopen at 9.00am on Friday [Oct 14]. A spokesperson said, “The safety of our staff members is of the utmost importance to us. We have advised all staff to remain with their families on Thursday and we encourage them... Read more of this article
Esso Stations Closing Early Ahead Of Hurricane
A number of Esso Service Stations will close early today [Oct 12] in anticipation of Hurricane Nicole, with stations to reopen Friday morning [Oct 14] A spokesperson said, “Please note that the many Esso Service Stations will be closing at 7pm tonight in anticipation of Hurricane Nicole. “These stations are: Collectors Hill Esso Crawl... Read more of this article
Photos, Audio: Bermuda Prepares For Hurricane
As the island continues to brace for the impact of Hurricane Nicole, residents and businesses are taking precautions to protect property from the effects of the storm. Those precautions include the boarding up of windows, preparing sandbags and more, and as the island prepares for the storm, Bernews hit the streets to talk with some residents about... Read more of this article
Hurricane Nicole: RUBiS Station Opening Hours
RUBiS Energy Bermuda is advising the public of closure times for RUBiS Service Stations today [Oct 12] due to Hurricane Nicole. The closure times are as follows: 12 Noon – RUBiS at the Waterfront, Hamilton Harbour 3 PM – RUBiS Van Buren’s Marine, Flatts Village 5 PM – RUBiS Raynor’s Service, Southampton 7 PM – RUBiS Causeway Service, Hamilton... Read more of this article
Hurricane Nicole: Clarien Bank Amends Hours
Clarien Bank Limited has announced operations updates due to the impending approach and impact of Hurricane Nicole. The updates are as follows: Wednesday, October 12 – Offices close at 2pm Thursday, October 13 – All offices closed Friday, October 14 – Operations resume at 10am [pending post-storm assessment] A spokesperson said, “Customers... Read more of this article
Video: Popular YouTuber Warns Island Of Nicole
Bermuda has received warnings and a forecast about the impending arrival of Nicole from Frankie MacDonald, a popular Canadian YouTuber, who has more than 90,000 subscribers and over 20 million views. Mr. MacDonald, who has autism, is considered an internet sensation, and his unique take on the weather has led him to be featured both on American and... Read more of this article
HSBC Bank To Close At 2pm On Wednesday
Due to Hurricane Nicole expected impact on the island, HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited’s branches will close on Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. “We aim to resume branch network operating hours by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 14th, 2016, if it is deemed safe to do so and apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause our customers,”... Read more of this article
Waste Collection Changes Ahead Of Nicole
The Ministry of Public Works, Waste Management Section, is advising the public that it is working until 6.00pm today [Oct 11] to collect waste in the east end, while waste in the west end should not be put out until further notice. A spokesperson said, “Should your household waste not be collected by 6pm today, please secure it for the duration... Read more of this article
Saltus Adjusts Hours Due To Hurricane Nicole
Saltus Grammar School will close early tomorrow [Oct 12] and will not be open on Thursday [Oct 13] or Friday [Oct 14] due to Hurricane Nicole. A spokesperson said, “The school will close in a staggered manner tomorrow to prevent – as much as possible – traffic congestion at the St. John’s Rd campus. “Pick-up times are as follows: FY... Read more of this article
Logic & CellOne Alter Hours Ahead Of Nicole
After meeting to discuss storm preparations, CellOne and Logic are advising the public of modified business hours due to Hurricane Nicole. CellOne Hours: Church Street, Hamilton: Wednesday, October 12 – 8:00AM – 11:30AM Thursday, October 13 – closed Heron Bay Plaza, Southampton Wednesday, October 12 – 9:00AM – 11:30AM Thursday,... Read more of this article
EMO Notice: School Closures, Causeway Etc
Government schools will close tomorrow at 12 noon and will remain closed on Thursday and Friday, Government offices will close early tomorrow at 3.00 pm and will remain closed on Thursday. As far as transportation, the Causeway at 11.00 p.m. tomorrow night, there will be no ferry service tomorrow and the last public bus will be at 8.00 p.m. tomorrow... Read more of this article
Hurricane: BSX To Close At 2pm On Wednesday
Due to the approach of Hurricane Nicole, the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] and the market will close 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, 12 October, 2016, and remain closed for Thursday, 13 October, 2016. “Please be advised that Thursday, 13 October 2016, will not be a trading nor settlement day,” the BSX said. “The BSX anticipates that it will re-open... Read more of this article
