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Call for creativity in Belco’s annual kite safety contest

In a sign that spring is near, young artists can enter the company’s competition in the run-up to Easter

In a sign that spring is near, young artists can enter the company’s competition in the run-up to Easter

• Mar 07, 2026 7:27 AM

Opinion Writer

Why Belco can’t bury every power line

More of Bermuda’s power lines are underground than people think, but burying the rest of the network would be expensive and may reduce reliability

More of Bermuda’s power lines are underground than people think, but burying the rest of the network would be expensive and may reduce reliability

• Mar 04, 2026 7:30 AM

Labour

Gathering to explore lessons lingering from 1965 riots

The free event at Dr Gordon Hall is taking place from 5.30pm until 7pm.

The free event at Dr Gordon Hall is taking place from 5.30pm until 7pm.

• Feb 24, 2026 7:35 AM

Transport

Emergency trench work leads to lane closure in the East End

The roadworks to repair a broken electric vault will go on until the month’s end

The roadworks to repair a broken electric vault will go on until the month’s end

• Feb 23, 2026 6:41 AM

Weather

Crews respond swiftly to restore power to homes

As of 9am, the Belco outage map shows no customers affected by loss of electricity

As of 9am, the Belco outage map shows no customers affected by loss of electricity

• Feb 13, 2026 9:04 AM

Transport

Belco to repair underground cable over two days in East End

Repairs are to be done at the corner of Mullet Bay Road and Ferry Road through Friday

Repairs are to be done at the corner of Mullet Bay Road and Ferry Road through Friday

• Feb 13, 2026 7:48 AM

Weather

Belco work continues as storm conditions ease

Slightly more than 500 Belco customers still without power in the wake of a fierce winter storm

Slightly more than 500 Belco customers still without power in the wake of a fierce winter storm

• Feb 10, 2026 7:27 AM

Labour

‘It changed Bermuda’: witnesses to grim turning point in history

Remembering a day that forced the island to reckon with itself comes with intense memories, and new revelations

Remembering a day that forced the island to reckon with itself comes with intense memories, and new revelations

• Feb 03, 2026 7:58 AM

Weather

Power fully restored to Belco customers amid lingering winds

Blustery showers are expected to stream across the island over the next few days

Blustery showers are expected to stream across the island over the next few days

• Feb 03, 2026 7:45 AM

General

Power restored to most Belco customers as winds drop

Hundreds remain without power as gale-force winds continue throughout the day

Hundreds remain without power as gale-force winds continue throughout the day

• Feb 02, 2026 8:16 AM

Event

Forum to reflect on Belco protest

Organisers will host the event at 1pm today at the Devonshire Recreation Hall

Organisers will host the event at 1pm today at the Devonshire Recreation Hall

• Feb 02, 2026 7:56 AM

Weather

Thousands lose power as gusts hammer the island

A severe weather watch is issued by the Bermuda Weather Service along with a thunderstorm advisory and gale warning

A severe weather watch is issued by the Bermuda Weather Service along with a thunderstorm advisory and gale warning

• Jan 31, 2026 10:16 PM

Local Business

Belco welcomes seven to apprentice programme

A four-year programme has prospects earn as they learn towards a Belco career

A four-year programme has prospects earn as they learn towards a Belco career

• Jan 21, 2026 7:43 AM

Transport

‘No alternative routes’ as works return to Southampton

Residents were urged to schedule extra time to travel to and from western destinations as Belco trenching work begins this week. The electricity company’s trans...

Residents were urged to schedule extra time to travel to and...

• Jan 20, 2026 7:28 AM

Year in Review

November 2025: Revised Fairmont Southampton SDO gazetted

A kayaker is rescued at sea, an invasive ant species is found and a trash truck ends up down an embankment

A kayaker is rescued at sea, an invasive ant species is found and a trash truck ends up down an embankment

• Jan 10, 2026 8:04 AM

Year in Review

July 2025: Richardson announces exit as Opposition leader

Pati documents raise questions about Belco’s North Power Station project

Pati documents raise questions about Belco’s North Power Station project

• Jan 07, 2026 7:38 AM

Education

Belco cohort completes training in the US

The power company says the coaching covered the construction and maintenance of its distribution network

The power company says the coaching covered the construction and maintenance of its distribution network

• Dec 29, 2025 11:29 AM

Politics

Locals must be trained to deliver renewable energy goals

Alexa Lightbourne sets out the updated National Electricity Sector Policy in Parliament

Alexa Lightbourne sets out the updated National Electricity Sector Policy in Parliament

• Dec 17, 2025 7:52 AM

General

Exercise at Belco to test fire safety readiness

Company warns that smoke and odour may be noted by the public in controlled activity

Company warns that smoke and odour may be noted by the public in controlled activity

• Dec 15, 2025 2:32 PM

General

Electricity rates to fall in 2026

An adjustment to the base rate will deliver lower bills for all customers, the Regulatory Authority confirms

An adjustment to the base rate will deliver lower bills for all customers, the Regulatory Authority confirms

• Dec 09, 2025 7:59 AM

Environment

Consequences for repeat breaches of clean air rules

Jaché Adams says residents can breathe more easily but warns business operators must do their part

Jaché Adams says residents can breathe more easily but warns business operators must do their part

• Nov 28, 2025 8:22 AM

Local Business

RA clears path for large solar projects

New interim tariff rules finally set out how much firms can earn for sending excess power back to Belco

New interim tariff rules finally set out how much firms can earn for sending excess power back to Belco

• Nov 23, 2025 12:51 PM

General

Belco lays out job cuts proposal

Energy firm says it has conducted a comprehensive review and is seeking to save costs

Energy firm says it has conducted a comprehensive review and is seeking to save costs

• Nov 21, 2025 8:34 AM

Environment

Belco sees elevated levels of soot during summer months

Wayne Caines, the president, says mitigation work is being done to address a combination of factors

Wayne Caines, the president, says mitigation work is being done to address a combination of factors

• Nov 18, 2025 8:17 AM

Weather

Belco: full restoration of power after Hurricane Melissa

At its height, the storm knocked out electricity to nearly 20,000, with five poles downed

At its height, the storm knocked out electricity to nearly 20,000, with five poles downed

• Nov 04, 2025 11:21 AM

General

Public and private schools reopen after storm

Efforts to restore power in some households continue but classrooms are clear to welcome back pupils

Efforts to restore power in some households continue but classrooms are clear to welcome back pupils

• Nov 02, 2025 2:33 PM

Weather

Nearly 20,000 left in the dark as Melissa skirts island

Dwindling storm leaves devastation in the Caribbean but passes more than 100 miles to the west of Bermuda

Dwindling storm leaves devastation in the Caribbean but passes more than 100 miles to the west of Bermuda

• Nov 01, 2025 8:29 AM

Letters to the Editor

This is not tourism – it is energy

Jan Card is back to present smart-grid technology as the way forward for Belco, while giving Alexa Lightbourne the benefit of the doubt

Jan Card is back to present smart-grid technology as the way forward for Belco, while giving Alexa Lightbourne the benefit of the doubt

• Nov 01, 2025 7:58 AM

General

Belco crews work to restore power across the island

Utility asks people to stay off the roads as restoration personnel conduct their business

Utility asks people to stay off the roads as restoration personnel conduct their business

• Oct 31, 2025 10:04 AM