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Wallpaper Wednesday: Quo Fata Ferunt

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Bermuda’s national motto, ‘Quo Fata Ferunt,’ rendered in a sleek, modern style that glows under a radiant spotlight. 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... Read more of this article

Delegation Attends Subsea Event In Singapore

A Bermuda delegation attended the Submarine Networks World 2025 in Singapore to showcase “Bermuda’s growing role as a strategic hub for transatlantic cable development.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda has sent a clear signal to the global subsea communications industry: the Atlantic island is open for business and ready to anchor... Read more of this article

RA: Exploring Floating Solar Initiative

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has launched an “open call for developers to explore floating solar technology, an innovation that could see solar panels installed on water, delivering clean power without taking up valuable land.” A spokesperson said, “With space on the island at a premium, traditional large-scale solar farms... Read more of this article

BELCO Restore Power To 17,000 Customers

BELCO has restored power to more than 17,000 customers since Hurricane Imelda, with approximately 600 customers remaining without power as of this afternoon, A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] crews continue restoration efforts following the damage caused by Hurricane Imelda. “Since the storm peaked with... Read more of this article

Video: BWS Launches Balloon Before Imelda

The BWS team launched a weather balloon ahead of Hurricane Imelda, gathering “critical observational data.” The Bermuda Weather Service posted the video below online and said, “The diligent and dedicated team at BWS managed to release a weather balloon ahead of the onset of Hurricane Imelda in order to obtain critical observational data.... Read more of this article

BELCO Restoring Power After Hurricane Imelda

Hurricane Imelda brought hurricane-force winds to Bermuda leaving approximately 18,000 customers without power, and BELCO crews have been hard at work, and have already restored power to thousands of customers. A spokesperson said, “During the evening of October 1 and the morning of October 2 Bermuda experienced hurricane force winds from Hurricane... Read more of this article

RBR Coast Guard Complete Drone Training

The Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard Unmanned Systems Unit [USU] recently completed a three-day unmanned aerial vehicle [UAV] operational training course, instructed by US-based experts from Drone Nerds. A spokesperson said, “The course brought together 15 personnel from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, including members of the Coast Guard and the wider... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Jewel Of The Atlantic

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series presents a striking heart-shaped diamond emerging from Bermuda’s waters, reflecting the island’s beauty as the “Jewel of the Atlantic.” 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... Read more of this article

Government Release 2024 Fintech Report

The Ministry of Economy & Labour announced the publication of the Bermuda Government 2024 Annual Fintech Report. A Government spokesperson said, “Since 2018, Bermuda has positioned itself as a global leader in FinTech, InsurTech, and digital finance through the “Bermuda Triangle” model, which involves close collaboration with the... Read more of this article

Police Issue Another Advisory On Phone Scams

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is reminding the public to “stay vigilant against scammers calling residents and identifying themselves as representatives of local banks.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service reminds the public to stay vigilant against scammers calling residents and identifying themselves as representatives... Read more of this article

One Communications Unveils New Plans

One Communications has introduced “new offerings designed to give customers more choice, flexibility, and performance.” A spokesperson said, “At One Communications, we remain fully committed to affordability, value, and transparency. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance customer experience, invest in technology, and address evolving... Read more of this article

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