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Nicole: Sports Centre To Close At 12pm On Wed
Due to the impending arrival of Nicole, the National Sports Centre will be closing at 12pm on Wednesday, October 12th. A spokesperson said, “We will remain closed all day Thursday, October 13th. As Nicole is forecast to move over us very slowly, we are unsure exactly when we will be reopening. Once we are able to get in and assess the damage,... Read more of this article
Nicole: Mall In Dockyard To Close Wed & Thurs
WEDCo Management said they have “made the decision to close the Mall today [Oct 11] at close of business and remain closed on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th October due to the arrival of Nicole.” Graphic courtesy of the BWS: “We will be monitoring the storm throughout and will update as necessary,” a spokesperson said. “Any... Read more of this article
Warwick Academy Open House Is Postponed
Due to the impending arrival of Nicole, Warwick Academy said that their open house scheduled for tomorrow [October 12] is being postponed. The school said, “The Whole School [Year 1-11] Open House event will now be held on Thursday 20th October from 9-11am and the Sixth Form Open House on the Wednesday 19th October from 5:30pm both in the main... Read more of this article
SPCA Urges Animal Owners Prepare For Nicole
In order to ensure the safety of the SPCA Shelter animals, the Bermuda SPCA will close to the public both Wednesday Oct. 12 and Thursday Oct 13 and intend to re-open on Friday at 11am. “In an emergency please call 737-1108 or the Hamilton Police Dept. 295-0011 and ask to have the Animal Wardens paged. With Nicole approaching the Island, the... Read more of this article
BOA 80th Anniversary Events May Be Impacted
Due to the impending arrival of Nicole – which is currently a Tropical Storm but predicted to strengthen into a Hurricane — the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] said they wishes to advise the public that their 80th Anniversary events scheduled for Saturday, 15 October may be impacted. The BOA said “Given the approach and potential... Read more of this article
Argus Urging The Public To Prepare For Nicole
As Nicole makes its way toward Bermuda, Argus Insurance said they “would like to remind its clients that they can contact the Argus Customer Service Centre on 298-0888 with any questions regarding their insurance cover and for preparation advice and support in advance of the approaching hurricane.” Alison Hill, CEO of the Argus Group, says:... Read more of this article
Orange Ferry Route Suspended Due To Weather
Inclement weather ahead of the approach of Tropical Storm Nicole has lead the Orange ferry route to be suspended “until further notice.” A spokesperson said, “Due to the inclement weather the Orange route ferry services have been suspended until further notice.” The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning,... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Nicole Is A Serious Threat To Bermuda’
[Updated] “Nicole is a serious threat to Bermuda, and we cannot afford to have complacency with this storm,” Minister of National Security Jeffrey Baron said, adding that “I cannot emphasize enough the critical importance of residents securing their homes and completing their preparations well in advance of this storm.” In a statement... Read more of this article
FMG Urges Clients To Prepare For TS Nicole
Freisenbruch-Meyer Group is reminding their clients to “remain vigilant and make the necessary preparations for the approaching storm.” Their statement comes as the Bermuda Weather Service issues a Hurricane Watch, saying that Tropical Storm Nicole is “a threat to Bermuda,” with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72... Read more of this article
BWS: Nicole Is “Threat”, Hurricane Watch Issued
[Updating] Tropical Storm Nicole is “a threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said in its latest update today, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs forecast to be “25 nm of [or directly over] the Island” at 11am on Thursday, October 13th. The BWS said, “T.S. Nicole is now a threat, forecast... Read more of this article
AIDALuna, Grandeur & Breakaway Cancel Calls
[Updated] The Grandeur of the Seas and Norwegian Breakaway cruise ships have cancelled their calls to Bermuda due to the weather forecast, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying that Tropical Storm Nicole is a “potential threat to Bermuda,” and its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 86nm to the south-south-west... Read more of this article
Minister Baron Issues TS Nicole Advisory Update
Weather forecasts indicate that Tropical Storm Nicole could intensify into a Category 1 hurricane over the next few days and Minister of National Security, Sen. Jeffrey Baron has advised that an Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] meeting will likely be convened this week to assess the storm’s progress. A spokesperson said, “As the Bermuda... Read more of this article
