Category: technology
Jared Pearman Earns PSEA Award For May
Jared Pearman from the Department of Information and Digital Technologies [IDT] earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for May. A Government spokesperson said, “Mr Pearman, in his role as a Systems Engineer, is recognised for exemplary leadership and successful efforts to advance the Government’s digital transformation. He is commended... Read more of this article
EDD To Host Fintech Webinar On AI & PIPA
The Economic Development Department will host a Fintech Webinar on June 27 featuring Dr. Marisa Stones and Lovette Tannock. A Government spokesperson said, “The Economic Development Department [EDD] is pleased to announce the upcoming Fintech Webinar Series 2025 session, scheduled for Friday, 27 June 2025, at 12:00 pm. This instalment will feature... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Quo Fata Ferunt, Hibiscus
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Bermuda’s national motto, ‘Quo Fata Ferunt,’ with vibrant hibiscus flowers symbolizing the island’s heritage and natural beauty. 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... Read more of this article
Minister Praises Bermuda College’s AI Courses
Minister Diallo Rabain has recognized Bermuda College’s AI courses for “helping to prepare the island’s workforce to take advantage of the technology.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College offers the Generative AI Foundations course, as well as the Advanced Generative AI and Prompt Engineering for Industry Applications. They are... Read more of this article
BMA Warns Public Of Fraudulent Website
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] is warning the public of “an organisation referring to itself as the Bermuda Financial Markets Commission,” saying that “no such organisation exists in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority has been made aware of an organisation referring to itself as the Bermuda... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Warns Of Fake Voucher Scam
The MarketPlace is warning the public about a fraudulent Facebook scam falsely using its brand to promote fake “birthday gift voucher” offers. A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace is issuing a public warning regarding a fraudulent scam currently circulating on social media—particularly on Facebook—that falsely uses our brand name, logo,... Read more of this article
Robert Sousa Wins BELCO E-Billing Campaign
BELCO announced that Robert Sousa is the winner of its ‘Switch. Save. Win’ e-billing campaign, awarding him a $500 BELCO gift certificate. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced Mr. Robert Sousa as the winner of the Switch. Save. Win. ebilling campaign. Mr. Sousa won a $500 BELCO gift certificate. “The... Read more of this article
Govt Applauds Berkeley’s Fintech Programme
The Government “applauded the ongoing success and innovation of The Berkeley Institute’s Financial Technology [Fintech] Programme following a special student presentation attended by Premier David Burt, the Minister of Education Crystal Caesar, and the Junior Minister of Finance, Wayne Furbert.” A Government spokesperson said, “During... Read more of this article
BELCO To Launch ‘The Energy Equation’ Series
BELCO will launch its new education series, ‘The Energy Equation’, with a public presentation on Bermuda’s energy future on June 26th. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] is launching a new education series, The Energy Equation, with its inaugural public presentation on Bermuda’s energy future scheduled... Read more of this article
MRI Service Paused Due To Technical Issues
The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s MRI service has been “paused following technical difficulties with connections between older support equipment and the new MRI scanner.” Diagnostic Imaging Manager Terricca Smith explained, “Initial issues with our older support equipment started near the end of May, but we thought they had been resolved.... Read more of this article
Minister On Electricity Amendment Act
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne tabled two negative resolutions concerning the Electricity Amendment Act 2022 [Consequential Amendments] Regulations 2023 and the Electricity [Innovative Licence] Regulations 2023 in the House of Assembly today [June 13]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to table two... Read more of this article
Advisory: Phone Line Disruption At BHB
[Updated] Bermuda Hospitals Board is currently experiencing issues with its main phone line [236-2345], and Digicel is working to resolve the problem. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is currently experiencing issues with its main phone line to the hospital, 236-2345, restricting incoming calls. Digicel is currently working on the... Read more of this article
