Category: technology
Pollution Control Section New Online Application
The Pollution Control Section of the Department of Environment & Natural Resources [DENR] “seeks customers’ assistance in submitting information for the implementation of a new online application and renewal system.” A Government spokesperson said, “In the 2023 Speech from the Throne, the public will recall that the Government... Read more of this article
BELCO Announces Winner Of Ebilling Campaign
BELCO announced Okeisha Clarke as the winner of a $500 BELCO gift card as part of an ebilling campaign which aimed to get more customers signed up for electronic bills. A spokesperson said, “All customers who were signed up for ebilling at the time of the draw were eligible to win. The ebilling draw ran from January 1 to Earth Day on April 22,... Read more of this article
Premier: Online Payment Portal To Launch
“On Monday, July 1st, the new online payment portal that will become the home of online payments for Government services will launch at pay.gov.bm,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Premier said, “The long-term vision for pay.gov.bm will be for residents to pay for any Government... Read more of this article
Premier: Launch Of An Online Payment Portal
We are “taking one of our first steps” in our “promise to advance the digital transformation of government services with the launch of an online payment portal, which will firstly allow capability for online payments of parking tickets,” Premier David Burt said. Premier & Minister of Finance David Burt said, “Good afternoon... Read more of this article
Cha’Von Clarke-Joell’s ‘The Digital Polycrisis’
A book titled The Digital Polycrisis by Cha’Von Clarke-Joell is aiming to equip readers “with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital age.” A spokesperson said, “In an era of rapid technological change, professionals face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Job security, career development, and continuous... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Butterfly Flag
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a charming graphic showcasing two pink butterflies delicately adorned with the Bermuda flag. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram... Read more of this article
Police Warn Of Phone Scam Seeking Bank Info
The Bermuda Police Service said they have been “made aware of a scam in which residents are being contacted from what appear to be local telephone numbers, with the caller then attempting to obtain banking information from the call recipient.” A police spokesperson said, “Intended victims are reportedly being told their credit or debit... Read more of this article
City Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The City of Hamilton has installed three Electric Vehicle [EV] charging stations at Bull’s Head Car Park. A spokesperson said, “The charging stations are located on the bottom level of the car park on the southeastern side, near the exit. “The initiative aims to provide convenient and accessible charging infrastructure for electric vehicles... Read more of this article
Column: PIPA Compliance With PIPA Express
[Column written by The TLC Group] As we approach the full enforcement date of Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA] on January 1, 2025, it’s crucial for small businesses to ensure they meet the minimum requirements for compliance. With just six months left, there’s still time to get your data protection practices in order,... Read more of this article
Jarreau Daniels Earns Professional Certifications
Engineering company iEPC Limited congratulated Electrical Engineer in Training Jarreau Daniels on attaining several professional certifications. Mr Daniels attained his Applied Project Management Certificate from US-based Villanova University after completing a 16-week, three-course online programme consisting of Essentials of Project Management, Mastering... Read more of this article
ShoreLink App Launch Postponed Until July 8
The Ministry of Transport advised that the launch date of the Shorelink App has been postponed to 8 July 2024. A Ministry of Transport spokesperson stated, “Following consultation, we have determined that two additional weeks will give us sufficient time to allow for further training with the Department of Public Transportation and Marine & Ports... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Pond At Lover’s Lake
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a serene view of the picturesque pond at the Lover’s Lake Nature Reserve. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You... Read more of this article
EVolution To Host Family Day & Giveaway
EVolution Motors will host its first Family Day on Saturday, June 22nd, and attendees can enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments and be entered into a giveaway, which offers a grand prize of Horwin EK3 electric scooter, valued at $4,700. A spokesperson said, “EVolution Motors, Bermuda’s only exclusively electric car dealer, has announced... Read more of this article
Age Concern: Free LED Light Bulbs Giveaway
Age Concern Bermuda will distribute free LED light bulbs to residents aged 50 and over from June 24th to June 26th. A spokesperson said, “Last year in May of 2023, Age Concern partnered with The Department of Energy to distribute over 500 LED light bulbs to Bermuda’s ageing population. Since then, we have had many requests to host a second giveaway... Read more of this article
Column: AI Ethical, Societal & Technical Concerns
[Opinion column written by Chris Garrod] Generative AI, and primarily ChatGPT-4 [and now even more so ChatGPT-4o], developed by OpenAI, represents a significant leap in natural language processing and artificial intelligence. Its ability to generate human-like text has opened up many applications, from content creation to customer service automation.... Read more of this article
PwC Report: AI Sectors Achieve 5x Productivity
Sectors more exposed to AI are experiencing almost five times [4.8x] higher growth in labour productivity, according to PwC’s inaugural 2024 Global AI Jobs Barometer. A spokesperson said, “The report, which analysed over half a billion job ads from 15 countries, suggests that AI could allow many nations to break out of persistent low productivity... Read more of this article
