Category: technology
“Bermuda: The New Value Equation” Discussion
Bermuda’s delegation to the Montgomery Summit in California this week “forged fruitful connections with venture capitalists and industry influencers who have pledged their support to the island’s emerging technologies sector,” the BDA said. Among those who met with National Security Minister Wayne Caines, industry representatives, and... Read more of this article
UK Parliament Inquiry Into Digital Currencies
The British House of Commons Treasury Committee is launching a new inquiry into digital currencies and distributed ledger technology, with the inquiry set to “cover the role of digital currencies in the UK, including the opportunities and risks that digital currencies may bring to consumers, businesses, and the Government.” According to... Read more of this article
20,000 BPS Conviction Records To Be Digitised
An initiative is planned for the “significant modernization” of police criminal recordkeeping, Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, with some 20,000 handwritten and typed conviction records — that date back to 1930 — to be digitised and stored electronically. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister Caines said,... Read more of this article
Dellwood Video Goes Viral, Impresses Many
Brought tears to my eyes, gave me goosebumps, very powerful, well done, moving, awesome, heart-wrenching, talented students with a united voice, proud of our young people, touched my soul, and left me in tears. These were just a few of the comments left by people who were highly impressed by the ‘SOS Save Our Sons’ video produced by the... Read more of this article
RA Consultation On Accounting Instructions
The Regulatory Authority has issued a consultation on the regulatory accounting reporting instructions that will apply to electricity sector licensees. Currently, the Authority requires licensees to prepare separate accounts for each licensed business unit – which should also be separate from any unregulated business. For example, the Bermuda Electric... Read more of this article
RFP For Online Ticket Sales For Ferry Rides
The Bermuda Tourism Authority, in partnership with the Ministry of Transport and Regulatory Affairs, seeks a “vendor to deliver online ticket selling for public ferry rides,” and a Request for Proposal was published today to “attract local and international bidders.” The Bermuda Tourism Authority cites increased convenience for... Read more of this article
‘Government Moving Swiftly, But Very Carefully’
“The Opposition’s Budget reply regarding blockchain and cryptocurrency lacked vision,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, adding that it “has the potential of transforming our economy by creating entirely new industries” and the Government is “moving swiftly, but very carefully in this space.” Opposition’s... Read more of this article
Startup Challenge To Help Local Entrepreneurs
The Bermuda Startup Challenge, led by Chairman Adrian Lodge and Co-chair John Narraway will put a new spin on the annual Startup Weekend event that has been held in Bermuda for the last four years. With support from the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation and the Department of ICT Policy & Innovation, the Bermuda Startup Challenge 2018 will... Read more of this article
100 Minute Video: Cryptocurrency Lunch & Learn
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines held a lunch and learn event today [Feb 21] to discuss cryptocurrency, blockchain, and other aspects of digital currency, with the Minister joined by industry experts and attendees to discuss and the Government’s plans. “This is a phenomenal opportunity for our country to grow,” said the Minister,... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host New Cyber-Risk Conference
A new Bermudian edition of a successful North American cyber-risk conference will be held later this year, the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] has announced. The inaugural International Cyber Risk Management Conference [ICRMC] Bermuda, presented by Canada’s MSA Research Inc, will take place December 6–7 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Caines On Cryptocurrency
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines was interviewed at Fintech World’s: Blue Chip ICO’s Road Show at The Harvard Club, New York City, with the Minister discussing blockchain and cryptocurrency. “This is an opportunity to Bermuda to diversify,” Minister Caines said. “Blockchain technology is now enveloping the world and and... Read more of this article
Bermuda Regulatory Authority CEO Steps Down
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has announced a change of leadership, with Chief Executive Matthew Copeland stepping down from the post, effective immediately. The Authority Chair, Angela Berry, on behalf of the board, “thanked Mr. Copeland for his two years of service with the Regulatory Authority and wished him well in his future endeavours.” Ms.... Read more of this article
