Category: technology
Bermuda Wins E-Mobility Project Award At CREF
The Department of Public Transportation team “won the Best E-Mobility Project Award at the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum [CREF] for the progress of the electrification of the public bus fleet,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “This is a significant accomplishment for the Department... Read more of this article
Video: Beyond Innovation Interviews Premier
Beyond Innovation’s Anthony Lacavera recently interviewed Premier David Burt “about the government’s forward thinking legislation to attract a globally connected business community.” The video’s description says, “Bermuda has positioned itself at the forefront of digital transformation and the innovation economy. “Beyond... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Burt Interviewed At Consensus
Premier David Burt was interviewed by Coindesk at the Consensus 2023 event, where he discussed Bermuda’s regulatory approach, the collapse of Bahamas-registered FTX and more. The video’s description says, “Bermuda Premier David Burt joins ‘The Hash’ live from Consensus 2023 to discuss his reaction to the FTX collapse and... Read more of this article
Convex End-to-End’s Photo-Sharing Contest
[Written by Stephen Wright] Cyclists, runners and walkers in the Convex End-to-End can win $100 prizes by entering a photo-sharing contest. Organisers have challenged participants in the event on Saturday [May 6] to “get creative, have fun, and impress our judges” by posting their best photos. Judging the photos will be local photographers Meredith... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Thumbs Up Bermuda Day
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Bermuda Day theme with a thumbs up emoji. For extensive coverage of Bermuda Day over the years – including over 6,000 photos and videos, history, unique graphics, and much more – visit our website BDADay.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Fake ‘Secret Shopper’ Job Ads On Social Media
The Bermuda Police Service is “reminding the public to be wary of advertisements for what turn out to be fake job opportunities circulating on social media.” A spokesperson said, “These advertisements are normally placed on Facebook, but have also been received via personal e-mail, WhatsApp, text message… “Persons are invited... Read more of this article
Cakes, Easter, Coral, Horseshoe Bay, Swizzle
Bermuda onion birthday cakes, Easter bunny’s Bermuda travels, Easter coral reefs, Horseshoe Bay inspired images, and swizzle clocks are featured in the virtual art galleries on our network site ForeverBermuda.com, with the series designed to creatively highlight Bermudian culture and heritage. The fifth month of galleries features an onion birthday... Read more of this article
“Distribution Of 150,000 LED Light Bulbs”
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the new LED initiative, and the “distribution of 150,000 LED light bulbs will begin with the most vulnerable: seniors and low-income households.” A Government spokesperson said, “Through the Department of Energy, the Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to launch the new LED initiative, announced... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: HealthyPeople BDA App Launch
Minister of Health Kim Wilson announced the launch of a new health app. Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Good afternoon and welcome. Today, as we close out Vaccination Week of the Americas, we are pleased to announce the launch of a one-of-a-kind health App. “In 2019 the Department of Health promised to deliver an App as a part of the Vaccine... Read more of this article
Registry General Recognises World IP Day
Today [April 26], The Registry General joins others in Intellectual Property across the world to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day, an opportunity to learn about Intellectual Property [IP] rights’ role in encouraging innovation and creativity. A Government spokesperson said, “World IP Day 2023, under the theme “Women and IP:... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Blue Diamond Reflection
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a depiction of our beautiful island beneath a glow emanating from a diamond. 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... Read more of this article
