Category: technology
Warning: Scam Advertisement For 6-Month Card
The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] has issued a warning about a fraudulent social media advertisement promoting a “6-month card for $2.55.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is warning the public about a fraudulent advertisement for a “6-month card for $2.55″ that is circulating... Read more of this article
PrivCom Launches Know Your Rights Campaign
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom] announced the launch of the ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign to educate individuals about privacy rights and the upcoming January 2025 implementation of PIPA. A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom] is proud to announce the launch of the ‘Know Your Rights’ Campaign;... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bermuda Themed Drone Show
[Updated with photos] The City of Hamilton’s Christmas Boat Parade concluded this evening [Dec 7] with a spectacular drone show that illuminated the night sky with iconic Bermudian symbols. The show was a dazzling spectacle of technology and artistry, featuring a series of precisely choreographed drones that formed stunning aerial displays featuring... Read more of this article
Connectech Coding Hosts Tech Education Day
Connectech Coding welcomed 240 students from 14 public schools for a Tech Education Day, featuring hands-on sessions and expert panels to inspire Bermuda’s youth in technology and innovation. A spokesperson said, “Connectech Coding welcomed 240 students from 14 public schools across Bermuda to its Tech Education Day on November 22, 2024.... Read more of this article
Police Warn Public About WhatsApp Hack Scam
The Bermuda Police Service is “advising the public to exercise increased caution in the wake of reports of people’s WhatsApp accounts being compromised and used to perpetrate fraudulent financial schemes.” A police spokesperson said, “Hackers reportedly gain unauthorized access to an individual’s WhatsApp account by deceiving... Read more of this article
Six Students Graduate From TLF Programme
The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] is celebrating the recent graduation of six students from its internship program, including Matthew Crisson, Anaya West, Kyla Philpott, A’Miah Butterfield, Nicholas Weikl, and Tyler Furtado. A spokesperson said, “The Technology Leadership Forum proudly celebrates the recent graduation of its 2024 interns,... Read more of this article
B-Mobile Telecommunications Provider Launches
B-Mobile, Bermuda’s newest telecommunications provider, announced its launch as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator [MVNO]. A spokesperson said, “B-Mobile, Bermuda’s newest telecommunications provider, announces its launch as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator [MVNO] dedicated exclusively to serving the Bermudian community. Led by telecommunications... Read more of this article
HSBC Bermuda Launches 3D Secure Feature
HSBC Bermuda announced the introduction of 3D Secure, a “feature designed to provide HSBC customers with extra protection for their online debit card transactions.” A spokesperson said, “This new online shopping protection will be available for all HSBC debit card holders at no additional cost.” Head of Wealth and Personal Banking... Read more of this article
KPMG Survey On Innovation, AI & More
Top CEOs are backing their businesses to prosper in the face of declining confidence in the global economy, a KPMG survey of more than 1,300 corporate leaders from across the world finds. A spokesperson said, “The research reveals that 92% of CEOs plan to boost employee headcount over the next three years, the highest proportion since 2020. This... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Words Speech Bubble
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Bermudian words that were added in the Oxford Dictionary like ‘aceboy,’ ‘acegirl,’ ‘chingas,’ ‘chopse,’ ‘mug,’ and ‘greeze’, set inside colorful bubbles on a violet background. The design is available in... Read more of this article
Beck: Benefits Of Google’s New Subsea Cable
The landing of Google’s new subsea cable in Bermuda will “pave the way for the island to become a transatlantic digital hub, bringing multiple local benefits,” said the guest speaker at the Association of Bermuda International Companies’ [ABIC] annual general meeting. A spokesperson said, “Fiona Beck, an adviser to Google and the former... Read more of this article
Residents Lose Over $1.2M Due To Scam
“Complaints from this week alone have revealed that local residents have collectively lost over 1.2 million dollars due to this scam,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Financial Crime Unit [FCU] has received several reports this week regarding a troubling rise in fraudulent activity targeting both local businesses... Read more of this article
