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The Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks shared the following update regarding Hurricane Earl, which is now moving away from Bermuda.
| King Charles III ascended to the throne after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II today [Sept 8], so the words of the national anthem will be altered to ‘God Save The King’. As a British Overseas Territory, ‘God Save The King’, previously, ‘God Save The Queen’, is also the official national anthem for […] |
| There will be a 21-rifle salute by the Royal Bermuda Regiment tomorrow [Sept 9] to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. A spokesperson said, “Government House is advising this evening, that following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Her Excellency the Governor and her Office will observe a period of mourning. Animation of the […] |
| The Bermuda Police Service said they have “received complaints surrounding the sale of cellphones on the island, which are unable to be activated with local carriers.” A police spokesperson said, “We are appealing to anyone, who may have recently purchased a cellphone, in particular, Apple devices and have not been able to activate the device, […] |
| [Updating] A ‘Hurricane Watch’ and ‘Tropical Storm Warning’ are both in effect for Bermuda, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying that Hurricane Earl is a ‘threat to Bermuda’ and its closest point of approach is currently forecast to be at around 12.00am on Friday [Sept 9] with the BWS noting “this system may move closer […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 8] include cancellation of registration, notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Bermuda Monetary Authority Amedex Insurance Company [Bermuda] Ltd Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation of Registration Notice ID: GN0864/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication date: 08 […] |
Good afternoon Bermuda:
I’m joined today by the National Disaster Coordinator, Steve Cosham and via phone, we have the Acting Director of the Bermuda Weather Service, Michelle Pitcher.
Hurricane Earl continues its track towards the island and remains a threat to Bermuda. As of the noon day forecast, Bermuda remains under a Tropical Storm and Hurricane Watch and a Tropical Storm Warning.
Earlier today, we convened an Emergency Measures Organisation meeting to get the latest updates on Hurricane Earl.
“A life of undimmed duty, a model of strength and devotion to country…” said Premier David Burt today following news that HM the Queen passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. “Queen Elizabeth’s reign has spanned decades of such immense change for the United Kingdom and the world. The recognition of her longevity and the significance of her service affords this consequential reign a unique place in history. Beyond the role which the Queen fulfilled for these
Her Excellency the Governor said “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of The Queen. I offer my sincere condolences to His Majesty The King and the Royal Family at this difficult time. The loss will be deeply felt throughout Bermuda, the Commonwealth and around the world.
As a British woman, very much a child of the Commonwealth, The Queen’s devotion to service, her resilience and the example she set as a female leader continues to be an inspiration to me.