Press Releases
EMO: Update From BELCO
Sun, 2010-09-19
EMO: Update from BELCO - Total customers out as of 4:00pm – approximately 16,000. BELCO has approximately 35,500 customers, so about half the island is without power.
All crews have been stood down for safety reasons until storm force winds abate. Any emergencies will be dealt with by opening circuit breakers from BELCO's Operations Centre.
Read MoreEMO: Update From Department of Parks
Sun, 2010-09-19
EMO: Update from the Department of Parks - There are trees down in several locations around the island.
Trees are reported to be down at:
EMO: Update From BELCO
Sun, 2010-09-19
EMO: Update from BELCO - At 2:00pm, approximately 7,000 customers were without power. (We will continue to provide updates throughout the storm).
Since the noon update, as the storm has intensified, BELCO’s Hurricane Igor Incident Command have made the decision that all crews will now stand down, effective immediately, until storm force winds abate. With the worst of the hurricane yet to come, the plan calls for crews to be sent back out into the field as soon as possible on Monday when conditions improve.
BELCO’s Plant will continue to generate power throughout the storm.
EMO Advisories Regarding Hurricane Igor
Sun, 2010-09-19
EMO - As everyone is now aware the Causeway is closed. Here are the latest advisories from the EMO:
Advisory – John Smith’s Bay Area
Sat, 2010-09-18
Due to the increasing surf as Hurricane Igor approaches the island, an area of South Road in Smith’s parish west of John Smith’s Bay to Watch Hill Park has been closed off to traffic using concrete barriers. However, we have received reports that members of the public are ignoring these barriers and walking along the shoreline in the area to observe the ocean. We are urging members of the public not to walk along the shoreline in that area and to heed the barriers, as they have been placed there for their safety.
Reported Firearm Incident in Pembroke
Sat, 2010-09-18
Around 1:40pm on Saturday, Police responded to a report of gunshots in the Spanish Point Road, Pembroke area. Officers attended the scene and conducted inquiries; however there were no reported injuries. An active investigation into this matter is underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 299-8115 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.
Hurricane Igor Advisory
Thu, 2010-09-16
With the impending arrival of Hurricane Igor the public is urged to prepare now, in advance while weather conditions allow. Here are some tips to help secure your home prior to the storm:
ROOF AND TANK
Block the gutters with clean rags or other device to prevent any leaves, salt and other contamination from entering your water tank.
Promotions
Tue, 2010-09-14
The Bermuda Police Service is pleased to announce the following promotions which became effective as of August 12th
2010.
To Chief Inspector – Othneal Haynes
Recruit Foundation Course #73
Mon, 2010-09-13
Ten new Police recruits are currently on Recruit Foundation Course (RFC) #73, a 25 week training course which started on Monday, August 30th 2010. They are:
Injury RTC
Mon, 2010-09-13
At 4:55pm on Monday, Police received a report of a road traffic collision resulting in injury at the junction of Middle Road and Montpelier Road in Devonshire involving a bus and a rental cycle. Details about how the collision occurred are unclear at this time; however, both individuals on the rental cycle sustained injuries to their lower body. They were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of their injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.
