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Staff made redundant at Horizon Communications recently have been told it is highly unlikely they will receive any severance pay or other monies owed, The Royal Gazette has learnt.
Electronic Communications

Severance pay not likely for Horizon Communications staff

Published
May 24, 2023
Staff made redundant at Horizon Communications recently have been told it is highly unlikely they will receive any severance pay or other monies owed, The Royal Gazette has learnt.
“Bermuda has taken a significant step towards sustainable energy development with the introduction of the Electricity Amendment Act 2022 [Consequential Amendments] Regulations 2023."
Electricity

Amendments for energy regulatory sandbox

Published
May 23, 2023
“Bermuda has taken a significant step towards sustainable energy development with the introduction of the Electricity Amendment Act 2022 [Consequential Amendments] Regulations 2023."
Paradise Mobile is close to finishing its 5G network build-out, it has told observers at an international 5G conference in Austin, Texas.
Electronic Communications

Paradise Mobile 5G network nears completion

Published
May 22, 2023
Paradise Mobile is close to finishing its 5G network build-out, it has told observers at an international 5G conference in Austin, Texas.
A question mark hangs over whether staff being let go at Horizon Communications will receive their redundancy and severance payments.
Electronic Communications

Horizon boss in talks over management buyout of firm

Published
May 17, 2023
A question mark hangs over whether staff being let go at Horizon Communications will receive their redundancy and severance payments.
Bermudians pay more for internet than almost anyone else on the planet, a recently published UK study of 219 countries has found.
Electronic Communications

Bermuda high on internet pricing list

Published
May 15, 2023
Bermudians pay more for internet than almost anyone else on the planet, a recently published UK study of 219 countries has found.
The news that Digicel intends to raise their Bermuda internet rates was a cause of concern among some subscribers.
Electronic Communications

RA working with Digicel on internet price hikes

Published
May 11, 2023
The news that Digicel intends to raise their Bermuda internet rates was a cause of concern among some subscribers.
Walter Roban hailed Bermuda’s progress on environmentally friendly policies at an international renewable energy conference in Miami.
Electricity

Bermuda moves up in renewable energy rankings

Published
May 7, 2023
Walter Roban hailed Bermuda’s progress on environmentally friendly policies at an international renewable energy conference in Miami.
Energy-saving LED light bulbs, which could save Bermuda consumers as much as $22 million over four years, will first be distributed to seniors and low-income households, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced.
Electricity

Green energy giveaway set to save millions in power costs

Published
May 1, 2023
Energy-saving LED light bulbs, which could save Bermuda consumers as much as $22 million over four years, will first be distributed to seniors and low-income households, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced.
Digicel internet subscribers have been given a month’s notice of an impending price hike for the service, in a message from the company.
Electronic Communications

Digicel raises internet rates

Published
May 1, 2023
Digicel internet subscribers have been given a month’s notice of an impending price hike for the service, in a message from the company.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said she passed over an inquiry into Belco pollution to Walter Roban because she only has powers to impose a one-off penalty of $2,500, but the home affairs minister can demand fines of $50,000 a day if an environmental problem is not fixed.
Electricity

Environment best suited for Belco pollution probe, says minister

Published
April 25, 2023
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said she passed over an inquiry into Belco pollution to Walter Roban because she only has powers to impose a one-off penalty of $2,500, but the home affairs minister can demand fines of $50,000 a day if an environmental problem is not fixed.
The Regulatory Authority is inviting the public to provide input to a report assessing what customers should be liable to pay for on their Belco electricity bill.
Electricity

RA invites public’s input on setting Belco retail tariff

Published
April 22, 2023
The Regulatory Authority is inviting the public to provide input to a report assessing what customers should be liable to pay for on their Belco electricity bill.
The Department of Energy warned in 2018 that the planning application for Belco’s North Power Station may be “premature”, given the country had not yet had its say on Bermuda’s future electricity generation.
Electricity

Energy department feared Belco planning application was ‘premature’

Published
April 21, 2023
The Department of Energy warned in 2018 that the planning application for Belco’s North Power Station may be “premature”, given the country had not yet had its say on Bermuda’s future electricity generation.
While many people want to support renewable energy in Bermuda, the cost of installing solar panels can be prohibitive.
Electricity

Richard Correia saves $20,000 on solar panel installation

Published
April 20, 2023
While many people want to support renewable energy in Bermuda, the cost of installing solar panels can be prohibitive.
Drinks giant Bacardi is unveiling a “greener makeover” at its global headquarters in Bermuda in time for Saturday’s Earth Day to further cut its carbon footprint and to create a working environment that promotes greater wellbeing for its employees.
Electricity

Bacardi cuts CO2 emissions by more than 70%

Published
April 20, 2023
Drinks giant Bacardi is unveiling a “greener makeover” at its global headquarters in Bermuda in time for Saturday’s Earth Day to further cut its carbon footprint and to create a working environment that promotes greater wellbeing for its employees.
Private sector financing will play a critical role in the development of cleaner renewable energy in small-island nations, the Minister of Home Affairs has said.
Electricity

Private finance vital if islands to reduce fossil fuels – Roban

Published
April 20, 2023
Private sector financing will play a critical role in the development of cleaner renewable energy in small-island nations, the Minister of Home Affairs has said.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, has passed the investigation into Belco pollution on to the environment department.
Electricity

Health ministry passes Belco nuisance investigation to DENR

Published
April 17, 2023
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, has passed the investigation into Belco pollution on to the environment department.
One Communications has expanded its product range of Apple products in its newly designed Church Street retail store, the company said in a statement.
Electronic Communications

One Communications expands its range of Apple products

Published
April 13, 2023
One Communications has expanded its product range of Apple products in its newly designed Church Street retail store, the company said in a statement.
The Government is looking for a company to supply additional LED light bulbs as part of continued stimulus efforts, according to a recently published request for quotation.
Electricity

Government seeks company to supply the next batch of LED lightbulbs

Published
April 13, 2023
The Government is looking for a company to supply additional LED light bulbs as part of continued stimulus efforts, according to a recently published request for quotation.
The manufacturer of Belco’s dual fuel engines has said it is not surprised that Bermuda is facing challenges with ongoing emissions, given its equipment is being run on heavy fuel oil.
Electricity

Engine manufacturer not surprised Belco is having problems

Published
April 10, 2023
The manufacturer of Belco’s dual fuel engines has said it is not surprised that Bermuda is facing challenges with ongoing emissions, given its equipment is being run on heavy fuel oil.
Energy professionals from 12 Caribbean countries recently met to learn about Bermuda’s clean energy progress. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently [30 March], Acting Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban gave closing remarks highlighting Bermuda’s clean energy progress and ...
Electricity

Caribbean energy professionals meet

Published
April 3, 2023
Energy professionals from 12 Caribbean countries recently met to learn about Bermuda’s clean energy progress. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently [30 March], Acting Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban gave closing remarks highlighting Bermuda’s clean energy progress and ...
High levels of aluminium, iron and manganese have been found in water tanks in Pembroke after testing carried out in accordance with Belco’s operating licence requirements.
Electricity

High levels of metals found in tanks around Belco

Published
April 1, 2023
High levels of aluminium, iron and manganese have been found in water tanks in Pembroke after testing carried out in accordance with Belco’s operating licence requirements.
A government MP has suggested extensive media coverage of emissions from Belco that have plagued the lives of residents since the commissioning of the North Power Station in 2020 is spurred by a Black man being the plant’s president.
Electricity

Zane Desilva criticises media over Belco emissions coverage

Published
March 27, 2023
A government MP has suggested extensive media coverage of emissions from Belco that have plagued the lives of residents since the commissioning of the North Power Station in 2020 is spurred by a Black man being the plant’s president.
A site has been selected for a firm to set up a wave energy farm off the island if it gets approval for the project, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has revealed.
Electricity

Site identified for wave energy farm

Published
March 24, 2023
A site has been selected for a firm to set up a wave energy farm off the island if it gets approval for the project, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has revealed.
Belco president Wayne Caines has moved to allay concerns from the power plant’s neighbours about emissions.
Electricity

Caines: Belco 'must take systematic, calculated approach' to fallouts

Published
March 24, 2023
Belco president Wayne Caines has moved to allay concerns from the power plant’s neighbours about emissions.
An environmental unit consulted its British counterpart about tackling sources of pollution after levels of sulphur dioxide recorded in an area close to Belco exceeded UK targets.
Electricity

UK consulted on air quality plans after Belco emissions, Pati e-mails show

Published
March 21, 2023
An environmental unit consulted its British counterpart about tackling sources of pollution after levels of sulphur dioxide recorded in an area close to Belco exceeded UK targets.
A “technical and complicated” Bill to update air quality legislation must undergo an in-depth review to meet public needs, a government spokesman said.
Electricity

‘Complicated’ Bill to modernise clean air rules still being drafted

Published
March 20, 2023
A “technical and complicated” Bill to update air quality legislation must undergo an in-depth review to meet public needs, a government spokesman said.
Belco could face hefty fines of up to $50,000 a day if its emissions are ruled a nuisance and not abated, the Minister of Health said yesterday.
Electricity

Belco could face fines of $50,000 a day, says health minister

Published
March 18, 2023
Belco could face hefty fines of up to $50,000 a day if its emissions are ruled a nuisance and not abated, the Minister of Health said yesterday.
One in seven homes tested for the impact of Belco pollution was found to have water taste and clarity levels that breach international standards, it has emerged.
Electricity

Roban: one in seven homes fail 'secondary standards' for water quality

Published
March 13, 2023
One in seven homes tested for the impact of Belco pollution was found to have water taste and clarity levels that breach international standards, it has emerged.
Vicki Steele has been appointed as the new chief operating officer of One Communications.
Electronic Communications

One Communications appoints Vicki Steele as COO

Published
March 8, 2023
Vicki Steele has been appointed as the new chief operating officer of One Communications.
High-voltage power lines, enclosed spaces and work at height are real dangers involved in solar panel installation.
Electricity

Joshun Stovell wants to bring solar power to the people

Published
March 6, 2023
High-voltage power lines, enclosed spaces and work at height are real dangers involved in solar panel installation.
An expert review said in 2021 that the "most effective“ way to mitigate Belco’s soot emissions is for the plant to burn a lower-polluting fuel.
Electricity

Expert review said change of fuel would reduce Belco pollution

Published
March 3, 2023
An expert review said in 2021 that the "most effective“ way to mitigate Belco’s soot emissions is for the plant to burn a lower-polluting fuel.
The health minister has the legal power to stop soot emissions from Belco by declaring them a “statutory nuisance”, The Royal Gazette has learnt.
Electricity

Health minister has authority to stop Belco soot emissions

Published
March 3, 2023
The health minister has the legal power to stop soot emissions from Belco by declaring them a “statutory nuisance”, The Royal Gazette has learnt.
Digicel, the international telecommunications company with a significant presence in Bermuda, is in talks with creditors concerning $925 million in bonds coming due tomorrow that the company is unable to repay.
Electronic Communications

Digicel seeks grace period as $925m bond deadline looms

Published
February 28, 2023
Digicel, the international telecommunications company with a significant presence in Bermuda, is in talks with creditors concerning $925 million in bonds coming due tomorrow that the company is unable to repay.
One Communications announced the launch of its new Business Bundles, called “Business in a Box,” which they said “offers everything a business needs to get started or grow their existing business ..
Electronic Communications

One launches “Business-In-A-Box” bundles

Published
February 27, 2023
One Communications announced the launch of its new Business Bundles, called “Business in a Box,” which they said “offers everything a business needs to get started or grow their existing business ..
Pembroke residents are enduring an “abomination” from a rain of soot from the Belco power plant, the home affairs minister stated, calling it “unacceptable” and “intolerable”.
Electricity

Roban: residents enduring an 'abomination' over soot fallouts

Published
February 24, 2023
Pembroke residents are enduring an “abomination” from a rain of soot from the Belco power plant, the home affairs minister stated, calling it “unacceptable” and “intolerable”.
Energy-saving light bulbs will soon be made available to the most needy under a Government stimulus programme.
Electricity

Minister says 150,000 LED light bulbs set to be available

Published
February 24, 2023
Energy-saving light bulbs will soon be made available to the most needy under a Government stimulus programme.
One Communications Ltd., the island’s largest internet and cable provider, has gone directly to shareholders, inviting them to “offer to sell their shares” to the company for $4.50 per share ...
Electronic Communications

OneComm offers to buy out shareholders

Published
February 23, 2023
One Communications Ltd., the island’s largest internet and cable provider, has gone directly to shareholders, inviting them to “offer to sell their shares” to the company for $4.50 per share ...
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has issued a statement in an attempt to make it clear that environmental emissions do not come under its purview.
Electricity

RA says it does not regulate environmental emissions

Published
February 21, 2023
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has issued a statement in an attempt to make it clear that environmental emissions do not come under its purview.
In this year’s Budget, “$400,000 will be spent to complete the installation of solar panels on several government buildings,” the Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said.
Electricity

$400,000 For Solar Panels On Govt Buildings

Published
February 21, 2023
In this year’s Budget, “$400,000 will be spent to complete the installation of solar panels on several government buildings,” the Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said.
Pembroke residents have complained about another apparent soot fallout from Belco on Saturday morning.
Electricity

Belco neighbours hit with more soot

Published
February 13, 2023
Pembroke residents have complained about another apparent soot fallout from Belco on Saturday morning.
New mobile communications company Paradise Mobile has named the Texas-headquartered company Mavenir as their technology provider powering a new 4G and 5G network.
Electronic Communications

Paradise Mobile to launch this year

Published
February 7, 2023
New mobile communications company Paradise Mobile has named the Texas-headquartered company Mavenir as their technology provider powering a new 4G and 5G network.
Belco will likely be told to put in place “robust changes” to how it ensures a reliable energy supply in the wake of Friday’s island-wide power outage, the independent energy regulator said yesterday.
Electricity

Belco will need to make robust changes after outage, says RA

Published
February 6, 2023
Belco will likely be told to put in place “robust changes” to how it ensures a reliable energy supply in the wake of Friday’s island-wide power outage, the independent energy regulator said yesterday.
Belco should write off the bills of neighbours of Belco who have been affected by emissions, a senior Cabinet Minister said.
Electricity

Hayward says Belco neighbors should get free electricity

Published
February 6, 2023
Belco should write off the bills of neighbours of Belco who have been affected by emissions, a senior Cabinet Minister said.
The Government is seeking public input on how to phase out gas powered cars and replace them with zero emission vehicles.
Electricity

Government seeks feedback on phasing out gas powered cars

Published
February 4, 2023
The Government is seeking public input on how to phase out gas powered cars and replace them with zero emission vehicles.
Belco is facing a backlash from angry neighbours after another soot fallout.
Electricity

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.
Efforts by Belco to restore power to tens of thousands of homes after Hurricane Fiona have been recognised with an award.
Electricity

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 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.
Electronic Communications

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.
Energy bills will come down from New Year’s Day for the average user, Belco has said.
Electricity

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.
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.
Electricity

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.
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.
Electricity

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.
A private company could establish a new, ten-megawatt solar farm in Castle Harbour, consisting of floating photovoltaic panels, it has emerged.
Electricity

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.
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.
Electricity

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.
Niall Sheehy has replaced Frank Amaral as the chief executive of One Communications.
Electronic Communications

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.
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.
Electricity

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 Business Bermuda has made donations to two local charities — Vision Bermuda and Open Airways.
Electronic Communications

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 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.
Electricity

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 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.
Electricity

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 has defended exceeding the UK Air Quality Objective for emissions and said the company had adhered to local laws.
Electricity

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.
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.
Electricity

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.
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.
Electricity

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 Business has launched new rates for mobile business plans affecting corporate customers.
Electronic Communications

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.
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.
Fuel
RA

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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