Category: technology

EY Launches Wavespace In Bermuda

EY announced that it has launched its latest wavespace in Bermuda to “serve as an environment where businesses can harness advanced technologies and stay ahead of disruption.” A spokesperson said, “Companies, governments and other entities can accelerate their transformation by piloting new technologies and exploring innovative solutions... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Eye On Bermuda, Azores

In celebration of the new SATA airlines flight from the Azores, this week’s Bernews ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ features the Bermuda and Azores flags. On June 13th, Bermuda welcomed SATA Azores Airlines, with Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott noting that the flight is “the first in a series of SATA charter flights until September 2021.”Minister... Read more of this article

Ministry Warns Of Fake Vaccine Certificate Emails

The Ministry of Health is advising the public of a “false email error message regarding Covid-19 vaccination certificates.” A Government spokesperson said, “If you receive or have received correspondence entitled Vaccine Certificate Error from conbea@northrock.bm and signed by ‘The Covid-19 Vaccine Team’ as shown in the image... Read more of this article

STEAM Academy ‘Pandemic Vibes’ Registration

The Department of Education has opened registration for a virtual STEAM Academy offering for this summer with the theme: ‘Pandemic Vibes – Making the Shift’. A Government spokesperson said, “This year’s STEAM Academy will provide an amazing outlet for students who have been extremely resilient through this Covid-19 experience. “The annual... Read more of this article

Cactus Bermuda Launches Signature App

Cactus Ltd. Bermuda, a Bermudian tech company, has launched a mobile app that aims to make signing documents easier. A spokesperson said, “Amy Peniston, the Bermudian CEO of Cactus Ltd, wants to make it easy for you to add your signature to a PDF document. Her app, Stamper, does precisely that. “A simple phone app [available for Apple and... Read more of this article

BHB Resumes Biopsies With 3D Mammography

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has announced the resumption of stereotactic biopsy service today [June 9]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is pleased to announce the resumption of stereotactic biopsy [biopsies that are carried out using our mammography machine] service today. “The recent upgrade to the GE Pristina 3D mammography... Read more of this article

Relay For Life: One Communications Raises $6K

One Communications employees took part in the Relay For Life event, and raised $6,000 by walking, running, biking, and swimming 200 miles. “The initiative, which began on 24 May, originally challenged participants to cover 100 miles in two weeks, a target that was reached before the end of week one,” a spokesperson said. “Relay For... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Black Lives Matter

Just over one year after the Black Lives Matter march in Bermuda – which saw thousands of people take to the streets — Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Black Lives Matter design in Bermuda’s signature pink and blue.The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check... Read more of this article

24 Exchange Wins Bitcoin Pitch Day Contest

24 Exchange Bermuda Ltd won the Pitch Day competition during Whale Day at Bitcoin 2021, billed as the “largest bitcoin conference in history with 12,000 attendees converging on Miami for the showcase event.” A spokesperson said, “24 Exchange was selected as one of 12 finalists from more than 140 applicants as a showcase for the next... Read more of this article

BDADay.com Updated With 600+ Photos, Videos

With Bermuda Day 2021 now behind us, our dedicated Bermuda Day website at BDADay.com has been updated with over 600 photos and five hours of video covering the holiday events. The website covers the Bermuda Day holiday in extensive detail through more than 150 videos, over 5,000 photos, an array of free social media covers and phone wallpapers, and... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda LGBTQ Pride

The month of June is internationally recognized as Pride Month, and the latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series is an LGBTQ Pride theme incorporating rainbow stripes and a Bermuda flag.The design below is also available here as both a Twitter header and Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday... Read more of this article