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Video: HSBC Introduce Global Water Programme
HSBC has launched their global Water Programme, a five year, $100 million partnership with Earthwatch, WaterAid and the World Wildlife Fund, three non-Governmental global organisations that rank amongst the world’s most respected environmental and sustainable development organisations. These partnerships provide the necessary scale to deliver... Read more of this article
Greenrock & HSBC To Present Water Explorer
Environmental charity Global Action Plan [GAP] UK and HSBC in Bermuda are getting set to collaborate with Greenrock Bermuda to introduce the Water Explorer Programme to the island’s schools, an educational programme that focuses on environmental behaviour change. The program seeks to engage 9,000 students across 11 countries over a two-year period... Read more of this article
Water Distribution Pumping System Resolved
The Ministry of Public Works said they “would like advise those customers of the Bermuda Government western water distribution network that the problem with the distribution pumping system has been resolved.” On Wednesday, the Ministry of Public Works said they were “currently experiencing a problem with the distribution pumping system”... Read more of this article
West End Water Distribution Service Interuption
The Ministry of Public Works is advising customers of the Bermuda Government western water distribution network that they are “currently experiencing a problem with the distribution pumping system.” A spokesperson said, “The problem is being worked on and we anticipate that the system will be fully functional late tomorrow following... Read more of this article
Department of Health: Tank Water Advisory
The Department of Health said they have been receiving numerous queries from the public following Hurricane Gonzalo regarding the treatment of tank water after a storm or hurricane. “The Department would therefore like to direct members of the public to read the water advisories posted on their website, which answer many of these questions: www.health.gov.bm... Read more of this article
Dept Of Health Offers Hurricane Safety Tips
The Department of Health is reminding the public of key tips necessary to safely prepare for an emergency as Hurricane Gonzalo continues its approach. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Health would like to remind the public of key preparedness tips for health and safety as Hurricane Gonzalo approaches. “To ensure water supply safety,... Read more of this article
Water Pipeline Being Expanded In Somerset
Bermuda Waterworks Ltd. said they are commencing trenching works to expand the company’s pipeline into Sound View Road and East Shore Road, in Somerset. This expansion is the continuation of works started in 2010 and will fulfill the Company’s obligation under the Memorandum of Understanding with the Bermuda Government to expand into the western... Read more of this article
Plumbing Issues: Dellwood Closed On Thursday
[Updated] Due to the ongoing plumbing issues today [Sept 11] at Dellwood Middle School, the school has been closed and students dismissed, the Ministry of Education said this afternoon. “School advisors are currently contacting parents to let them know about the situation,” added a spokesperson. “The Ministry of Public Works is working... Read more of this article
Rainfall Affects Watlington Waterworks Earnings
Watlington Waterworks Ltd. released the financial results for the fiscal year end 31 December, 2013, saying that 2013 had “abundant rainfall,” and as a consequence “sales and earnings were relatively weak compared to recent past years.” In a letter to shareholders the Company stated: ”The demand for the Company’s... Read more of this article
Corroded Pipe Causes Flood At KEMH Hospital
[Updated] A corroded pipe caused a flood at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Saturday morning [Mar 8], impacting a number of areas, and while no services were closed and no evacuations were required, access to Emergency temporarily changed. A BHB spokesperson, “A corroded pipe in the Gosling Ward area caused a flood at King Edward VII Memorial... Read more of this article
Transport Control Department Closes Early
A water supply problem has caused the Transport Control Department [TCD] to lose running water, prompting them to close for the day in order to give crews the opportunity to resolve the issue. A TCD spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Transport Control Department [TCD] has been without running water since opening this morning and the... Read more of this article
Change In Prison Water Supply To Save $36-48K
The West End Development Corporation [WEDCo] worked with the Department of Corrections to make changes to the water supply that will save at least $36,000 – $48,000 per year, the Government said. The Westgate Corrections Facility is currently connected to WEDCo’s Waste Water treatment facility for the treatment of their sewage waste. However,... Read more of this article
Water Issues At Prospect Pre-School [Resolved]
The Ministry of Education is advising the public and parents that a decision was made to close the Prospect Pre-School as of noon today [June 25] due to plumbing/water problems. Their full statement follows below. The Ministry of Education is advising the public and parents that a decision was made to close the Prospect Primary Pre-School as of noon... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Moniz Explains Water Situation
Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz explained why the water has been cut off for some residents in Dockyard, a situation which the Opposition termed “callous”. The Minister said when he took over the Ministry he “discovered there were arrears owing to the Ministry of somewhere in the range of over $5 million, but less than $7 million.... Read more of this article
Hospital Joins World Water Day Campaign
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will join a global initiative marking World Water Day on 22 March. This campaign is intended to generate attention about the importance of water and to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. “World Water Day is a day to think about the role water plays in giving life and restoring hope,” explains... Read more of this article
Happy Valley Child Care Centre Closed For Day
Child & Family Services has advised that the Happy Valley Child Care Centre currently has no running water at their facility. “Works & Engineering are working to fix the plumbing problem,” a spokesperson said. “As a result the school will also be closed today, Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Services for the children should... Read more of this article
