[Updating] The island is continuing restoration work following Hurricane Nicole, which passed over the island as a major hurricane on Thursday, with the Bermuda Weather Service confirming that a gust of 118kt [136mph or 217km/hr] was the maximum wind speed recorded during the hurricane.

Extensive restoration has already been completed, and we will continue to update this post until Saturday [Oct 15] evening with remaining information on the recovery efforts. You can see all our coverage of Nicole here, and download our free app to receive warnings and breaking news alerts delivered directly to your phone.

Key Points as of 6.00pm Sat Oct 15

BELCO: 2,734 without power as of today

Digicel: Restored 98% of network, expect to return full service on Saturday

CellOne – 95% coverage | Logic Cable & Internet – 66% restored.

Airport & Causeway: Both are open

Ferries: Resumed service on Saturday

Buses: Except for 2 routes [1 & 8C] service will resume on Saturday

Waste: Garbage collection resumed as normal today

Government: Govt offices will be open on Monday

Bermuda College will resume all classes on Monday

Schools: Govt said, “Currently assessing our Government schools; which includes an assessment of power and structural damage; and we are aiming to have schools reopen on Monday. We will confirm that with the public on Sunday.”

Updates have concluded, and are available below:

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