Category: technology

Column: Data Privacy Day, PIPA & Bermuda

[Written by Nancy Volesky] Sunday, January 28 is “Data Privacy Day” an international celebration of privacy and data protection best practices held in 50 countries, including the EU, Canada and the United States. While Data Privacy Day has not yet been celebrated in Bermuda, 2018 will prove to be a watershed year for the country with regards the... Read more of this article

Why Is Crypto So Important And Should I Care?

[Written by Chris Garrod] A few years ago, if you had mentioned the term “cryptocurrency” to me, I would have imagined some kind of currency involving an underworld banking system, with hooded traders sitting behind shady computers. We now read about it not only in the business sections of daily websites or financial publications, but on their... Read more of this article

Changes To Board Of One Communications

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [“BSX”], One Communications Ltd. announced board changes, with Charles Jillings stepping down, and Alasdair Younie appointed The filing stated: “One Communications Ltd. hereby announces that effective 24 January 2018 Mr. Charles Jillings has stepped down as a Director of the Company and Mr. Alasdair... Read more of this article

Horizon ICO Launch Moved To February

Horizon Communications — which aims to launch wireless internet service in Bermuda — has pushed their ICO launch date to February, saying they are “working on improving our website and materials, as well as also marketing throughout the cryptocurrency community.” Describing itself as the “world’s first telecommunication company... Read more of this article

Klout Social Media Rankings For January 2018

[Written by Don Burgess] There was a major shift in the Bermuda social media influence rankings as three new entries joined the Top 10 for the first time. Also, many people saw their Klout scores shift by four points or more, and some saw their scores drop by more than 10 points. Klout measures a person’s social media influence over a variety... Read more of this article

“ONE Fiber Cut Causes TBi Outage” Today

“An issue with ONE Communications’ fiber resulted in an outage for TBi customers” earlier today [Jan 20] according to a TBi spokesperson. The spokesperson said, “At approximately 11:15 a.m. today, an issue with ONE Communications’ fiber resulted in an outage for TBi customers. An investigation by TBi engineers revealed the cause... Read more of this article

BMA Advise Of Risks With Initial Coin Offerings

Initial Coin Offerings [ICOs] — in which investors use cryptocurrency – are “not subject to prudential regulation” the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] said today, with the BMA urging the “investing public to be prudent and mindful of their accountability for their actions in this increasingly fast-moving and complex... Read more of this article

Minister Foggo Attends Caribbean IT Summit

Minister of Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform Lovitta Foggo, is currently in Antigua and Barbuda with Caribbean leaders this week to participate in an IT conference. “At the invitation of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, Minister Foggo, together with Ministerial representation from other Caribbean Islands, is engaged... Read more of this article

Bluewave Partners With Mimosa Networks

Mimosa Networks announced that Bluewave has selected Mimosa as its fixed wireless technology partner. “Seeking to revolutionize the local market with a truly convergent network, Bluewave is providing affordable, reliable, high-speed internet, video and voice to its local business and residential subscribers. Bluewave is owned by East End Telecom,... Read more of this article

Designer Balloons Studio Website Launched

Designer Balloons Studio, a business specializing in balloon décor and other party supplies, has launched an interactive new website, giving customers the chance to bring a creative vision for their next event to life. The site, www.designerballoonstudio.com, which officially launched last week, allows people to purchase an array of balloons and creative... Read more of this article

iCash Blockchain-Based Token To Launch

iCash — a new Ethereum blockchain-based token — will be launching, with the company saying they selected Bermuda as the jurisdiction to set up iCash “because of its business friendly and forward thinking international reputation.” Conyers acted in connection with the formation of iCash Ltd., a Bermuda company, and the development... Read more of this article

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