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Belco facing backlash as residents claim another soot fallout has affected homes
Published
January 26, 2023
Belco is facing a backlash from angry neighbours after another soot fallout.

Belco given award for response to power outages caused by Hurricane Fiona
Published
January 13, 2023
Efforts by Belco to restore power to tens of thousands of homes after Hurricane Fiona have been recognised with an award.

Receivers appointed to find buyer for Horizon
Published
January 7, 2023
Receivers have been appointed at Horizon Communications with the aim of finding a buyer for the company. The firm provides high-speed internet access to business and domestic customers across the island.

Electricity costs set to decrease from January 1, says Belco
Published
December 17, 2022
Energy bills will come down from New Year’s Day for the average user, Belco has said.

Solar panels save government $42,000 in six months
Published
December 16, 2022
The Government has saved $42,000 in electricity costs since solar panels started operating on the roofs of the General Post Office and the Government Administration Building in June, MPs were told.

Bulk of $22m for Tynes Bay emergency repairs going overseas, senators told
Published
December 16, 2022
About a third of the $22 million being spent on an emergency stabilisation programme at Tynes Bay is going to Bermudian firms and workers, the Government has said.

Floating solar panels could be destined for Castle Harbour
Published
December 16, 2022
A private company could establish a new, ten-megawatt solar farm in Castle Harbour, consisting of floating photovoltaic panels, it has emerged.

Clean air group wants a seat at the table to discuss legislation
Published
November 28, 2022
A clean air advocacy group is questioning the timeline for the drafting of new clean air laws aimed at curbing pollution, saying it has received mixed messages from the Government.

Frank Amaral steps down as One Communications CEO
Published
November 25, 2022
Niall Sheehy has replaced Frank Amaral as the chief executive of One Communications.

Belco given more time to respond to island’s energy plan
Published
November 25, 2022
The Regulatory Authority has requested that Belco submit a proposal for an updated Integrated Resource Plan that will decide the future of the island’s electricity generation.

Digicel donates to Vision Bermuda and Open Airways
Published
November 18, 2022
Digicel Business Bermuda has made donations to two local charities — Vision Bermuda and Open Airways.

Spending for LED light bulbs set to go to Cabinet for approval
Published
November 15, 2022
Spending approval will be sought by the Ministry of Home Affairs for a $500,000 scheme – announced four months ago – to hand out LED light bulbs to families.

Belco fails to respond to estimates it fails proposed air quality standards
Published
November 14, 2022
Belco has failed to confirm or deny whether there are levels of air contaminants surrounding its Pembroke plant that exceed the UK limits with which Bermuda aims to align under new air quality laws.

Belco defends exceeding UK emissions objective
Published
November 2, 2022
Belco has defended exceeding the UK Air Quality Objective for emissions and said the company had adhered to local laws.

Watchdog calls for restoration of air-monitoring equipment
Published
September 26, 2022
Bermuda’s environmental watchdog is to call on the Minister of Home Affairs to reconsider the decision to defund the Government’s air quality monitoring programme.

Bermuda leads the world in the cost of electricity
Published
September 26, 2022
This may not be electrifying news to island residents, but Bermuda has been found to be the most expensive place in the world to run appliances.

Digicel has new mobile plan rates for business
Published
September 1, 2022
Digicel Business has launched new rates for mobile business plans affecting corporate customers.

Watchdog to get powers to ensure fair fuel prices
Published
August 30, 2022
The RA is to be given authority to ensure that fuel prices are “fair and transparent” so that the consumer is better protected, according to proposed government legislation.
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