Category: technology
911 & Police Phone Number Operational Again
The 911 system and the main police telephone number are back in operation today [March 21] after going temporarily out of service last night with police saying “the BPS will be evaluating our processes and procedures – with a view to making them more resilient”. A police spokesperson said, “Yesterday evening [March 20th] the island’s... Read more of this article
Police Warn Of Scam Emails And Phone Calls
The police are reminding members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data. A police spokesperson said, “Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding... Read more of this article
Photo Of Bermuda Featured In NASA Book
A depiction of Bermuda as seen from space is included in a new photo essay book by NASA, with the image of the island one of 69 images included in their book entitled ‘Earth.’ “Swirling clouds, deep blue oceans and textured land- and icescapes are among the many faces of our planet revealed in NASA’s new photo-essay book: Earth,”... Read more of this article
911 & Police Phone Number Back In Service
[Updated] The 911 emergency number presently is not working, the police said this evening, noting that anyone needing emergency assistance should contact the general police number on 295-0011. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised, the 911 emergency number presently is not working. We are asking anyone needing emergency assistance to... Read more of this article
Photos: Security Token Summit Meetings Held
Premier David Burt joined industry leaders within the security token marketplace yesterday at the Hamilton Princess to discuss the evolution of capital markets and work towards building a common framework on the issuance and trading of security tokens. “The Blockchain Token Association [BTA] was founded to support the growth of the blockchain... Read more of this article
OBA & Government On Media Spending Contract
“Government must explain why it is spending at least $50,000 promoting news messages like Ministerial statements through a media organisation owned by a former PLP MP,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said, while the Government noted that the spending with that particular outlet is $24,000 to date, they also spend with other media outlets, and they... Read more of this article
Weather Radar System Being Upgraded
The Bermuda Airport Authority is upgrading the Bermuda weather radar system. “Installation of the new equipment will involve the dismantling of the existing system beginning March 31, 2019. The new, upgraded weather radar system is planned to be operational in time for the height of Bermuda’s hurricane season,” a spokesperson said. “During... Read more of this article
Blue Bison Launches Payroll Tax HR Solution
Blue Bison, the software division of Paragon GRC Bermuda, is officially launching their HRM/payroll software solution that has been modified to support the calculation and reporting of Bermuda’s progressive payroll tax regime. “Blue Bison is currently used to administer local offshore payroll and work permit processing by more than 7,000... Read more of this article
Did You Lose A Drone On Cooper’s Island?
A drone has been turned in to Hamilton Police Station this morning [March 18] and the police said they would like to return the drone to its rightful owner. A police spokesperson said, “A drone has been turned in to Hamilton Police Station this morning [March 18th]. It was found at Cooper’s Island on Sunday, March 17th. “We would like to return... Read more of this article
Drones: No-Fly Zones Over Westgate, Police HQ
[Updated with maps] Following at least three incidents involving drones over Westgate Correctional Facility, officials have issued new directions for the flying of drones, with restricted fly zones over Westgate, Police Headquarters at Prospect, and an update to the no-fly zone at the airport. The BCAA said, “As of March 15th 2019, the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Bermuda Health Council Accepted Into RedETSA
The Bermuda Health Council has announced its acceptance into the Health Technology Assessment Network of the Americas [RedETSA, Red de Evaluación de Tecnologías en Salud de las Américas]. A spokesperson said, “RedETSA is a network of 34 institutions from 17 countries, which has been recognised by the Pan-America Health Organisation [PAHO]... Read more of this article
Two Day NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit Held
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines spoke at the NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit, held in partnership with the Bermuda Business Development Agency, at Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Heather Osborne, NetDiligence Director of Global Events & Programming, Mark Greisiger, NetDiligence President, Minister Wayne Caines, Andy Burrows, Bermuda Business... Read more of this article
