Category: technology
Ad Tech Startup TribeOS Launches FIRE
[Updated] Ad Tech Startup tribeOS announced that they have launched FIRE, which according to their website is a “Security Token Offering” which has been approved by Bermuda officials. The company’s website said, “tribeOS, a digital advertising marketplace that uses distributed ledger technology to provide a new level of transparency... Read more of this article
Dept Of Education On PowerSchool Changes
The Department of Education has provided an update for parents on changes to the PowerSchool program. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education would like to take an opportunity to update parents on various changes to the PowerSchool program, caused by required updates to the system. “It should be noted that PowerSchool is currently... Read more of this article
XBTO To Launch Stablecoin Clearinghouse
Stablehouse.io, a new venture created by XBTO International, XBTO Ventures and Phil Potter, formerly of Bitfinex and Tether, announced their intention to launch a “first-of-its-kind clearinghouse for stablecoins that seeks to promote the next phase of the market’s development.” “Stablecoin” is a term used in relation to cryptocurrency... Read more of this article
Fintech, Blockchain Training Briefing Sessions
The Bermuda Government is sponsoring training and education opportunities, and will be holding Briefing Sessions later today. The event poster says, “The Bermuda Government is sponsoring training and education opportunities for all interested persons. Space is limited. “Some opportunities on offer are: Fintech, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity Bootcamps; “Online... Read more of this article
Drone Seen Hovering Over Westgate On Feb 3
Today [Feb 5], Minister of National Security Wayne Caines received a report from Acting Commissioner of Corrections Keeva-mae Joell-Benjamin that a drone was seen hovering over the Westgate Correctional Facility in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 3. A spokesperson said, “The police were notified of the sighting. “Minister Caines... Read more of this article
Global Simulcast Marriage Seminar To Be Held
A ‘Live International Live Global Simulcast Marriage Seminar’ will be held on Friday, February 8th and Saturday, February 9th. A spokesperson said, ”’The Way Ministry BDA’ in partnership with ‘Marriage Today Ministries’ presents ‘Escape the Ordinary’ a live Global Simulcast Marriage Seminar. “Just in time for Valentine’s... Read more of this article
BELCO Building Battery Energy Storage System
As part of BELCO’s capital plan, a Battery Energy Storage System [BESS] is being built which the company said “will help to reduce costs and ensure a more reliable electricity supply.” “The BESS is being built to provide spinning reserve. Spinning reserve is the reserve capacity that must always be available to feed into the grid... Read more of this article
Video: Premier On Fintech Training & Education
[Updated] Premier David Burt is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 31] to introduce the Government’s Fintech Business Unit’s new Fintech initiative. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 9-minute replay is below Update 6.23pm: A Government... Read more of this article
BTA: Digital Arrival Card Offered For Visitors
Visitors to Bermuda can now complete an immigration arrival card online before they fly, saving time and making their experience through the airport more frictionless, the Bermuda Tourism Authority said today. “Meantime, the move improves business intelligence gathering for marketers and could result in greater visitor spending by alerting travellers... Read more of this article
Fireminds CEO Speaks At Conference In Guyana
Fireminds CEO, Michael Branco delivered an address on Digital Transformation to the CANTO AGM attendees in Guyana, which included several Government Ministers from CARICOM governments, executives for a number of the region’s leading telecom companies and distinguished guests. The theme of the Caribbean Association of Network & Telecom Operators... Read more of this article
Clearwater STEM Class Students Building ROVs
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain recently visited the science, technology, engineering and mathematics [STEM] class at Clearwater Middle School. The students are building several submersible vehicles to enter in the Marine Advanced Technology in Education Remotely Operated Vehicle Challenge hosted by Bermuda Institute Ocean Science [BIOS]. The annual... Read more of this article
Bermudian Firm To Launch Unique Application
A Bermudian firm is preparing to launch a unique underwriting, pricing and portfolio management web application which they said will “help Reinsurance and ILS businesses dramatically speed up the pricing of even the most complex deals.” Treefrog Consulting has joined with Foundation Platform Technologies to produce and market the new software... Read more of this article
