Category: technology
BELCO: Fuel Adjustment Rate To Increase
BELCO advised that beginning October 1st, 2023 there will be an increase in the Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR]. A spokesperson said, “With the approval of the Bermuda Regulatory Authority, the FAR will increase from the existing rate of 16.513 cents per kilowatt-hour [kWh] to 24.517 cents per kWh. The FAR is comprised of 20.09 cents per kWh FAR and... Read more of this article
BPSU On Cyber Attack On Government Systems
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] expressed its “deep concern” about the cyberattack on the Government’s IT system, noting what “what often gets overlooked is the impact this has on the workers charged with maintaining public services.” The Government was subjected to what was described as a “sophisticated... Read more of this article
Six Graduate From TLF Internship Program
Logan Arruda, Chasity Armstrong, Kirk Hyde, Ryan Cranfield, Isaiah Pearman, and Nico Davis graduated from the Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] Internship Program. A spokesperson said, “The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] is thrilled to announce the graduation of six exceptional university students from the 2023 TLF Internship Program. This... Read more of this article
Govt List Of Operational & Impacted Services
The Government has updated their website with a ”full listing of the Bermuda Government services that are operational or impacted” and said the “list will be updated daily as information is made available.” This follows after the cyber-attack which occurred last week Wednesday, and resulted in widespread disruptions to various... Read more of this article
Connectech Announce Leadership Transitions
Connectech Coding announced that their founder Coral Wells will be transitioning to the role of Board Chair, and Sloane Johnson will serve as the Interim Executive Director, starting on October 2nd. A spokesperson said, “Connectech Coding [Charity #997], a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide and fostering technological... Read more of this article
Temporary Email For Ombudsman Office
The Office of the Ombudsman advised “that our regular email addresses have been deactivated in response to the recent cyber attack. A spokesperson said, “Please do not use the contact email addresses listed on our website as they are not currently receiving emails: info@ombudsman.bm and complaint@ombudsman.bm. Please note our temporary... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Roses With Bermuda Flag
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a digital drawing of roses with soft Bermuda flag accents. 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... Read more of this article
Health Insurance Dept Is ‘Fully Operational’
The Ministry of Health – Health Insurance Department said they are now “fully operational and accepting credit card payments. A Government spokesperson said, “Premium payments for active HIP and FutureCare policies can continue to be made via online banking. “New enrolments for HIP and FutureCare are being accepted. This will... Read more of this article
Govt Updates: Courts, TCD, Immigration, More
[Updated] The Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda, the Transport Control Department, and the Department of Immigration have released updates today [Sept 26] following the cyber attack that occurred on September 21. Update from the Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda A Government spokesperson said, “The following notice is issued on behalf of the... Read more of this article
Connectech Coding Wins UK Training Award
Corporate Vision Magazine highlighted the winners of the 2023 Education and Training Awards, with Connectech Coding earning the top honor as the ‘Leading Providers of After-School Tech Coding Enrichment Experiences in 2023’. A spokesperson said, “Corporate Vision believes that education is the cornerstone of evolution and that we each rely... Read more of this article
Video: Press Conference On Cyber Incident
[Updated] Premier David Burt is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 25] to “provide a comprehensive update” following the meetings of the Cybersecurity Cabinet Committee and the full Cabinet. Update 4pm: Press conference has concluded, we expect to receive a written copy of the Premier’s remarks and will update as able,... Read more of this article
Google Subsea System To Connect Bermuda
Google announced “Nuvem, a new transatlantic subsea cable system to connect Portugal, Bermuda, and the United States,” with the global tech giant stating that Bermuda has undertaken significant efforts to “create a digital Atlantic hub” and “Nuvem will not only be the first cable to land under this robust environment, but... Read more of this article
