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Mobile Application Development Workshop Held

The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] this year partnered with CellOne, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion [RIM] and the Department of E-Commerce to offer a free two-day workshop. Current TLF interns and IT professionals from the business community received specialized instruction to enable them to develop mobile applications for devices such as BlackBerry... Read more of this article

Digicel, BF&M Launch $9.99 P/M Phone Insurance

Digicel has partnered with BF&M to provide phone insurance to its customers. The service costs $9.99 per month and allows customers who have purchased a device from Digicel to insure the device against theft, damage or accidental loss. It is available both for new purchases and to customers who already have phones they would like to insure. “We... Read more of this article

Machete Wielding Men Commit Robbery In Sandys

Two people were robbed of items including a Blackberry after two men wielding a machete approached them in an area in Sandys parish. The assailants also damaged the victim’s car before escaping on foot. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:45am on Saturday, May 19th police attended a reported robbery in the Benny’s Bay Road, Sandys... Read more of this article

Court: 17-Yr-Old Suspect Remanded

In Magistrates Court this morning [Jan.26], 17-year-old Marcus Tucker pleaded not guilty to a charge of trespassing in a dwelling in Devonshire and stealing a Blackberry and other items to a total value exceeding $1,600. After hearing his not guilty plea, the Prosecutor asked that the Pembroke teenager be remanded into custody. Duty Counsel Ms Moore-Williams... Read more of this article

Phone/Driving Law: 106 Tickets Issued

As of noon today [Jan.5] the Bermuda Police Service said they have issued 106 tickets to people for using a hand-held mobile phone or device while operating a vehicle. The first offence will see the person receive a fine of up to $500, with the fine going up to $1,000 for a third offence. Magistrates also have discretion to order six month driving bans... Read more of this article

Police: ‘Strictly Enforcing’ New Rules

[Updated - 15 people ticketed this morning] The Bermuda Police Service will be “ramping up” their response and “strictly enforcing” the new legislation which allows for fines of up to $1,000 for using a cell phone or other hand held device while driving. With the passing of the Traffic Offences (Penalties) Amendment Act 2011 – it is... Read more of this article

Tickets For Drivers Using Cell Phones

Motorists caught using cell phones or other distracting electronic devices are now liable to be ticketed, and face fines of up to $1,000 for a third offense. With the passing of the Traffic Offences (Penalties) Amendment Act 2011 – it is now an offence for the operator of any vehicle to use a hand-held mobile phone, a hand-held entertainment device... Read more of this article

Teenager: Guilty Of BlackBerry Theft

In Plea Court this morning [Dec.7], before Magistrate Khomisi Tokunbo, 17-year-old Rechai Reid Young – who was already on probation for a previous offence – pleaded guilty to stealing a Blackberry Torch cellphone from a sixteen year-old student. The DPP Prosecutor told the Magistrate that on 1st November 2011, the victim was walking along... Read more of this article

Blackberry Theft: Guest Worker Fined

In Magistrates Court this morning [Nov.29], communicating through an interpreter, 28-year-old guest worker Joao Miguel Santo pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing a Blackberry Torch cellphone valued at $700, was fined $2,000 and ordered to pay $700 restitution. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner was told that around 10:50pm on 30th September 2011, at... Read more of this article

2011 Digicel & CellOne Black Friday Prices

Both CellOne and Digicel will be having special ‘Black Friday’ sales tomorrow [Nov.25], with prices starting as low as $9. CellOne will be selling items including the BlackBerry Curve 9300 for $9, iPhone 4S from $899, and the iPad2 from $799, while Digicel will be selling the BlackBerry Torch 9800 for $199, a BlackBerry Curve 9300 for $49,... Read more of this article

Digicel: New BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900

Digicel has launched the new BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 smartphone featuring the latest BlackBerry 7 OS software. CEO of Digicel Bermuda, Wayne Caines said “Digicel is pleased to introduce the powerful BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone packed with easy to use functionality and brilliant display features.” “When combined with our HSPA+ network,... Read more of this article

CellOne To Sell iPhone 4S For $999

CellOne today [Nov.1] announced that they will be carrying the new iPhone 4S and new BlackBerry suite of products. Frank Amaral, CellOne’s chief operating officer said, “The iPhone 4S is a truly outstanding device and the new BlackBerry Smartphones are definitely the best products RIM has ever produced. When running on Bermuda’s only 4G network,... Read more of this article

BlackBerry Service Now Restored

[Updated] Technical issues that were affecting BlackBerry Messenger, email and web browsing have been rectified, and services should be operating as normal this morning [Oct.13]. A Digicel spokesperson said, “Digicel wishes to advise the public that the recent BlackBerry service issues have now been resolved and users should commence seeing their... Read more of this article

PGA Grand Slam To Allow Phones

The 29th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 17-19, in Bermuda at Port Royal Golf Course, will allow spectators to carry and use mobile devices in select areas on the golf course. The integration of mobile devices to enhance the golf spectator experience has been conducted at select PGA of America events since May 2011. Spectators at Port Royal Golf Course... Read more of this article

Tech Issues Affect Blackberry Messenger

[Updated] Technical issues are affecting BlackBerry Messenger, email and web browsing this morning [Oct.12], due to a service issue being experienced by BlackBerry maker Research in Motion. A Digicel spokesperson said, “Digicel wishes to advise the public that Research in Motion (RIM) is experiencing a service issue affecting BlackBerry Messenger,... Read more of this article

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