Belco restores power to homes

Thousands of homes were left without power for about an hour yesterday after engine failure forced BELCO to cut its electricity supply to homes.

Approximately 7,000 customers on 15 circuits in the eastern and central parishes lost power around 9.50 a.m.

"BELCO has a planned rotation in place for load sheds, so that if rotating outages are required, they will be shared equally across the Island," a spokesperson said. "Today's load shed is indicative of the need to increase generating capacity at BELCO's central plant, so that the Island will continue [to] enjoy a secure and reliable electric power system, as BELCO retires ageing engines, while working to meet increasing demand for electricity."

Power was restored to all homes by 11.06 a.m.

Regiment fun day postponed

A Bermuda Regiment fun day scheduled for today has been postponed due to bad weather.

An alternate date will soon be announced. A Regiment spokesperson apologised to everyone who registered for the event.

Thief takes goldfish from school fish pond

Police are fishing for clues after an unknown person or person stole 11 goldfish from St. David's Primary School.

According to Police, the culprit gained access to the school sometime between 3 p.m. on Thursday and 6.30 a.m. yesterday and took the fish from the school fish pond.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Southside Police Station on 293-2222.