Category: technology
BELCO On ‘Misconceptions’ About FAR Increase
Since announcing there would be an increase in the Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR] “there have been several misconceptions and incorrect information circulating,” the BELCO President said, adding that “customers’ bills are not increasing by 48%, only a portion of the bill will increase, the base rate and other charges will remain the... Read more of this article
Phone Outside Somerset Station Out Of Service
“The station phone located outside the Somerset Police Station and which is used by members of the public to call for service after hours, is currently out of service,” the police advised. A police spokesperson said, “Efforts are being made to have the service restored as quickly as possible. In the interim, persons attending the... Read more of this article
OBA: Public Deserve More Info On Cyberattack
Noting that that while they understand “the gravity of the situation and the need to be careful about what is released publicly pending a criminal investigation” into the cyberattack, OBA MP Michael Dunkley said that “people have a right to know what is being done to fix the matter and if their information remains private” and... Read more of this article
Appleby To Sponsor 5th Annual Tech Summit
Appleby said they are “pleased to be a Platinum sponsor of the fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit taking place on 8–10 October 2023 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club.” A spokesperson said, “Partner Duncan Card will be speaking at the conference which is centred around the theme ‘Building a Foundation for the Future’ and... Read more of this article
Google To Present At Bermuda Tech Summit
Technology company Google will present at the Bermuda Tech Summit on October 10th detailing its new submarine cable which will be connected to Bermuda. David Robles, Global Subsea Construction Lead, Google, and Steven Rees Davies, Partner, Carey Olsen will open the final day of the Bermuda Tech Summit to discuss ‘Nuvem,’ Portuguese for cloud, a... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Smiley Emoji Swimming
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a smiley emoji enjoying themselves in the ocean. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Robotics To Compete In Global Olympics
The Bermuda National Robotics Team will be competing in the FIRST Global National Robotics Olympics in Singapore. A spokesperson said, “The excitement was high as the Bermuda National Robotics Team, proudly representing Connectech Coding, embarked on a journey of innovation and competition last night. The team left Bermuda en route to the FIRST... Read more of this article
Minister: Benefits Of Planned Google Cable
Google’s Nuvem cable – a planned subsea transatlantic cable connecting Bermuda, the US and Portugal — has a number of benefits, including new investment which will provide jobs for Bermudians in the “construction and maintenance of the plant” and “employment for around ten to twenty direct positions needed on an ongoing... Read more of this article
One Week Left To Register For 2023 Tech Summit
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] is reminding the public that there is only one week left to register for the fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit. A spokesperson said, “In addition to cutting-edge content, the Bermuda Tech Summit, held from October 8-10 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, will offer C-Suite networking opportunities... Read more of this article
Column: Fubler On Nuvem, Tech, Future & More
[Column written by Mischa Fubler] In our ever-evolving world, the importance of digital connectivity cannot be overstated. It’s the bridge that links us to global opportunities, knowledge, and to each other. Today, I am thrilled to share with you a monumental step Bermuda is taking in strengthening this bridge. Imagine, for a moment, the vastness... Read more of this article
Bus, Marshmallows, Royalty, Chocolate, Book
Tree frogs, marshmallow moongates, Bermudian royalty, chocolate fish and the Bermuda Story are featured in the virtual art galleries on our network site ForeverBermuda.com, with the newly launched series designed to creatively highlight Bermudian culture and heritage. The tenth month of galleries feature tree frogs in cute, pink buses; marshmallow... Read more of this article
Govt Update On Services Following Cyber-Attack
“The expectation is that most government phone services will be restored by 9 a.m. tomorrow [Oct 2], and most government users will be able to log in to their computers,” the Government said as they provided their latest update following the cyber-attack on September 21st. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Government provided... Read more of this article
