Category: technology
Football: BFA Statement On Online Tickets
Online tickets will be the only option for Semi-Final and Final rounds of this cup competition, the BFA said today. A BFA spokesperson said, “During the Shield and Friendship Cup, the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that it was moving to online tickets only for future Cup Competitions. “This initiative was started with the inclusion... Read more of this article
Column: Future-Proof Your Privacy Program
[Written by the TLC group] Remember Y2K? The world braced for digital Armageddon, only to find most systems yawned and continued their daily grind. Today, a similar complacency may be creeping into the realm of data privacy. Organizations that implemented privacy programs years ago might be lulled into a false sense of security, but the landscape has... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Serene Southlands Trees
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features trees at Southlands Park, aiming to add a touch of nature’s charm to your device. 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
Mosaic Launches Primary Tech E&O Coverage
Mosaic Insurance’s cyber division has launched primary technology errors and omissions [E&O] coverage to protect tech companies from increasing liability risks. A spokesperson said, “The launch builds on Mosaic’s primary cyber offering initiated last spring and activates primary Tech E&O as a blended product globally; previously it... Read more of this article
PwC Releases Digital Readiness Survey 2024
PwC has released its Bermuda and Caribbean Digital Readiness Survey 2024, highlighting a number of findings. A spokesperson said, “PwC’s Digital Readiness Survey 2024: Fast forward or fall behind highlights a growing sense of urgency for Bermuda and Caribbean business leaders to keep pace with rapid advances in technology and shifting customer... Read more of this article
New Owners For Irie 98 Radio Station
The Irie 98 radio station is under new ownership, with Russell “Rusty G” Griffith, Michael Terceira and Teddy Terceira saying they are “grateful and excited for what’s to come.” A spokesperson said, “There’s a renewed sound in town. Now under the ownership of Russell “Rusty G” Griffith, Michael Terceira and Teddy Terceira,... Read more of this article
Column: Cybersecurity, Understanding & More
[Column written by The TLC Group of Companies] Fostering a Culture of Understanding In the world of cybersecurity and data protection, it’s not uncommon to hear about the latest data breaches, security lapses, and phishing incidents. We often focus on the technical aspects of these events, analysing the vulnerabilities, patches, and encryption... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Butterfly Bermuda Flag
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Bermuda flag fluttering on vibrant pink butterflies. 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 can download both sizes... Read more of this article
One Comm Excited About Family Zone
[Written by Stephen Wright] Shira Jatto, the One Communications marketing communications director, believes partnering with the Skyport Magic Mile as a gold sponsor is the perfect way for the company to engage with the local community in a “meaningful way.” The telecoms provider has come on board as a sponsor of the iconic junior race for the first... Read more of this article
Kameron Young To Lead Interviews In Webinar
Bermudian biomedical engineering senior Kameron Young will be an interviewer for Queen Mary University of London’s [QMUL] ‘Breakthroughs in AI’ webinar series. A spokesperson said, “A Bermudian biomedical engineering senior at Queen Mary University of London, Kameron Young, will be featured as an interviewer for three of the... Read more of this article
Column: Preparing Staff For Bermuda’s PIPA
[Written by the TLC Group] As Bermuda gears up for the full enforcement of the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 [PIPA] on January 1, 2025, organizations across the island are facing the critical task of ensuring their staff are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to comply with this landmark legislation. But creating and implementing... Read more of this article
Neville Ray Joins Paradise Mobile As Advisor
Paradise Mobile announced that Neville Ray had joined the firm as an advisor. A spokesperson said, “Former T-Mobile President of Technology, Neville Ray, who spurred the telecom behemoth towards significant growth and innovation, is bringing his vast experience to Paradise Mobile as an advisor. “Paradise Mobile today announces that Neville... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Coney Island Waves
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an interesting perspective of the water and rocks in the Coney Island area. 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 can... Read more of this article
Bermuda College Installs Solar Energy
Bermuda College Foundation completed the first phase installation of solar energy at Bermuda College, noting that it “is projected to save the College approximately $53,000 in annual savings.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation [“the Foundation”] is pleased to share the completion and impact to date of the first phase... Read more of this article