Hashtag: #SocialMedia
Aug 2024: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During August 2024, the top 10 most liked photos on the Bernews Instagram page included a baby girl being born during Hurricane Ernesto, a raft up in the West End, BELCO workers reparing a power outage, the Bacchanal Run event, Donna Raynor meeting Snoop Dogg, Somerset winning Cup Match, a map view of power outages around the island, first day of Cup... Read more of this article
15 Students Finish SkillCraft Youth Internship
Fifteen high school students completed the six-week SkillCraft Youth Internship, gaining experience in social media marketing. A spokesperson said, “Fifteen high school students are leaving the six-week SkillCraft Youth Internship with a newfound appreciation for social media marketing. “In its third year, SkillCraft paired fifteen youth... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Businessman Emoji
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji dressed to impress in Bermuda shorts, jacket and tie. 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... Read more of this article
July 2024: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During July 2024, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included Jack Harvey winning his heat in the Olympics, BermudAir’s ‘Kids Fly Free’ promotion, supporters at the Olympics, Yan-Xia Rogers being called to Bermuda Bar, Eastern County Cup Cricket Competition, Jah-Nhai Perinchief, Dara Alizadeh & Emma... Read more of this article
Tweet About Bermuda Olympic Team Goes Viral
[Written by Don Burgess] If you ask any non-resident what they know about Bermuda, they will normally say either the Triangle or our shorts. Practically every Olympic Opening Ceremony recognizes our island for wearing Bermuda shorts, but for Paris, the focus was on the Triangle. Buzzfeed News, in an article entitled ‘The 38 funniest jokes about the... Read more of this article
BEDC Announces ‘Social Media Mastery’ Webinar
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], in partnership with Amrita Bhalla of Performance Solutions, is hosting a webinar titled “Social Media Mastery: Elevate Your Brand on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn” on July 11th, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm, online via GoToWebinar. A spokesperson said, “This event is designed to equip entrepreneurs... Read more of this article
SkillCraft Summer Student Internship Kicks Off
This week, SkillCraft Bermuda began its third social media summer internship, guided by Program Director and Coach Margot Shane. A spokesperson said, “Fifteen new student interns and fifteen host-organizations who are taking part in the summer program have begun working together this week.” Program Director Margot Shane said “It is an incredible... Read more of this article
June 2024: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During June 2024, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included Kebobs On The Curve restaurant’s opening, Bermuda Carnival images, Olympics siblings Emma & Jack Harvey, Modern Gent Dapper Lounge And Spa’s opening, a collision on Harbour Road, ValeVibe party at Clearwater and the Bermuda flag in Hamilton. #1 –... Read more of this article
‘Minibuses Being Driven In A Dangerous Manner’
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they are “aware of a video recording being circulated on social media, depicting what appear to be two minibuses being driven in a dangerous manner and at a high rate of speed.” A police spokesperson said, “Dangerous or reckless driving is unacceptable under any circumstance. However, the size... Read more of this article
May 2024: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During May 2024, the top 10 most liked photos on the Bernews Instagram page included Bermuda College’s graduation ceremony, the first day of the 2024 Bermuda SailGP, the Bermuda sign in Hamilton, the arrest of a 17-year-old, following a report of a stabbing outside Pier 6, the 2024 Relay For Life event, a bomb threat at the L.F. Wade International... Read more of this article
Police Warn Again Of Fake Ads On Social Media
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has issued another warning to residents about fake social media adverts that use the likeness of local public figures and mimic local news outlet designs. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] reminds residents to be wary of fake social media adverts promising quick financial gains or other... Read more of this article
Health Council Warning: Fake Social Media Posts
The Bermuda Health Council has issued a public advisory regarding social media posts “disseminating false information purportedly originating from our organization.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Health Council is issuing a public advisory concerning recent social media posts disseminating false information purportedly originating... Read more of this article
