Category: technology
Windows, Rings, Treefrog, Gombey Warriors
Seashell and sand windows; wedding rings, treefrog cupcakes, and Gombey warriors 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 ninth month of galleries feature seashell and sand windows; wedding rings underwater, Bermuda... Read more of this article
August 2023: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During August 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included BermudAir images, Cup Match, a rainbow appearing as a plane lands, OUTBermuda’s Pride Prom, Berkeley appointing Kali Douglas as deputy principal, the seizing of 104 “fully grown cannabis plants,” Hurricane Franklin being a “potential... Read more of this article
BDA Organises Tech Focused Mission In Israel
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] has organised a business development mission to the Insurtech Israel Global Summit in Tel Aviv from September 4-7. A spokesperson said, “The BDA selected Israel as a business development destination due to its strength as a global hub for InsurTech, as well as its booming and internationally recognised... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Advises Mountain Protocol
Carey Olsen’s corporate team in Bermuda noted that they “successfully advised digital asset business Mountain Protocol on obtaining a digital asset business licence to conduct the business of issuing, selling, or redeeming virtual coins, tokens, or any other form of digital asset and providing custodial wallet services. A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
RA To Host Town Halls On Offshore Wind Farms
The Regulatory Authority is reminding the public about two additional town hall events regarding the “potential of offshore wind farms for Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Following the success of its initial town hall meeting held in July 2023, regarding the potential of offshore wind farms for Bermuda, the Regulatory Authority is... Read more of this article
Dr Fountain On Diabetes Technology & More
Dr. Annabel Fountain, endocrinologist and Medical Director of Fountain Health is raising awareness of the use of technology to help people living with diabetes to control their sugars. A spokesperson said, “One of the most significant and rapidly spreading worldwide health issues of the 21st century is diabetes. In Bermuda, the known prevalence... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Pathway At Spittal Pond
The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a pathway at Spittal Pond, with a blue sky and lush greens framing the winding trail. The image 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.... Read more of this article
Credora Obtains Digital Asset Business License
Credora, the lending and credit intelligence infrastructure provider, announced that it has received a Bermuda Class M Digital Asset Business License. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda is a leader in the digital asset space and has a clear regulatory framework for varying types of digital asset businesses. The Class M License provides the optimal... Read more of this article
Eight Bermudians Complete FinTech Programme
Eight Bermudians who participated in the Government’s 6-week global FinTech Education Programme received their certificates of Achievement at a reception held in their honour on August 24th, hosted by the Economic Development Department [EDD]. A spokesperson said, “This ceremony marked the successful culmination of their intensive journey... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Landing Over Lighthouse
The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a plane flying just above ocean waters, with beautiful island scenery in the background. The image 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.... Read more of this article
BELCO Signs On As Signature Learning Partner
BELCO has committed their support to the Signature Learning Programs at Cedarbridge Academy and The Berkeley Institute. “As we prepare for the second year of Signature Learning in Bermuda’s Public School System[BPSS], what better way to celebrate than to welcome BELCO to the BPSS family, as yet another Signature Learning Partner,” said Minister... Read more of this article
Ombudsman Office Experiencing Email Issue
The Office of the Ombudsman for Bermuda is “currently experiencing technical difficulties with its email system.” A spokesperson said, “As a result, we have been unable to receive emails that have been recently sent through our complaint portal on our website, as well as any emails sent to our complaint@ombudsman.bm and info@ombudsman.bm... Read more of this article
