Category: technology

XBTO Donate $50,000 To Vaccination Clinic

XBTO International donated $50,000 to support the Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic, saying they are “delighted to be able to make a difference in the national fight against Covid-19.” A spokesperson said, “XBTO International, a world leader in cryptoﬁnance, have donated $50,000 today towards the cost of running... Read more of this article

Fake Emails Claiming To Be From The Ministry

There is a fake email circulating purporting to be from the Minister of Health which is attempting to seek personal information from people. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is advising the public that it is aware of a Phishing email circulating, purporting to be from the Minister of Health. “The email indicates that it... Read more of this article

“RA’s Electricity Fees Will Temporarily Increase”

The RA’s “electricity fees will temporarily increase for the first time since 2016,” the Regulatory Authority said today. A spokesperson said, “To ensure the delivery of Bermuda’s first Integrated Resource Plan [IRP], which is intended to deliver 85% renewable energy by 2036, the RA’s electricity fees will temporarily increase for... Read more of this article

CPCU Society To Host Data Breach Webinar

The CPCU Society Bermuda Chapter will be hosting a free webinar entitled ‘Is Your Company Ready To Handle Data Breach?’ on Monday [April 19] in order to bring awareness to cyber security. A spokesperson said, “Hackers know our mentality: it won’t happen to us, we don’t need to spend time preparing, we don’t have the information... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermudiana Flower

In the eighth of our weekly series, Bernews’ latest ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ graphic is a simple and classic image of the Bermudiana, Bermuda’s national flower.The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper download. To access more... Read more of this article

Covid-19 Call Centre To Close Early Tomorrow

The Covid-19 Call Centre phone lines will close early on Sunday [April 11] at 3pm, to “allow for a phone system upgrade to be completed.” In an online post, the Government said, “On Sunday 11 April, the Covid-19 Call Centre phone lines will close early, at 3pm, to allow for a phone system upgrade to be completed. Members of the public... Read more of this article

New Business Offering Data Consultancy

A new business — founded by Dr. Kevin Minors — called Bermuda Data Analytics has launched on the island, with the data consultancy firm specialising in cloud migration, data lake formation, machine learning, and business intelligence reporting. A spokesperson said, “Hello World! Introducing Bermuda Data Analytics, a data consultancy... Read more of this article

Concacaf Announce VAR To Be Used

Concacaf has announced that Video Assistant Referees [VAR] will be used in several of its 2021 competitions. The organisation said, “Concacaf has today confirmed that Video Assistant Referees [VAR] will be used in several of its 2021 competitions. “In the 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League, which begins this week with eight first... Read more of this article

One Communications Launches One SmartHome

One Communications has partnered with Alarm.com to launch One SmartHome, a product offering “industry leading technology for smarter home security, video monitoring, and energy management.” A spokesperson said, “One Communications has partnered with Alarm.com, the leader in Smart Home Security and Automation, to give customers peace... Read more of this article

Greenberg Traurig To Host Webinar Today

Greenberg Traurig LLP’s Blockchain & Digital Assets Group is getting set to host a webinar titled ‘The New Bermuda Triangle: Managing Risks in the Digital Age’ today [April 7] from 12.00pm to 1.30pm. The Greenberg Traurig website said, “Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Blockchain & Digital Assets Group will host “The... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Sea Glass

In the seventh of a new weekly series, Bernews’ latest ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ phone lock screen features a close up of sea glass on a Bermuda beach. Sea glass is defined as “glass that has been discarded at sea or the seashore, broken into pieces, and smoothed by the erosive action of sand and water.” The naturally made... Read more of this article

Advisory: Speed Camera Violations Scam Email

“Residents should be wary of a misleading email currently in circulation that claims the recipient has been caught on a speed camera and is required to pay a fine,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Once again the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is urging members of the public to remain vigilant regarding scams that attempt... Read more of this article

Calendar Format Returns With Interactive Pop-Up

If you are seeking an easy one glance look at the new confirmed Covid-19 cases announced per day, the calendar format has returned on both Bernews and BermudaCovid.com, providing an easy means of viewing the new Covid-19 cases on the island each day via the BermudaCovid.com homepage and its own dedicated page. On BermudaCovid.com, the dedicated calendar... Read more of this article