Category: technology

Column: 2023 Global Privacy Assembly Theme

[Written by Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda] Bermuda 2023 GPA Annual Meeting: Ripples, Waves & Currents The theme of the Global Privacy Assembly’s annual meeting this year is “Ripples, Waves & Currents”. The nautical motif is very appropriate given that the 2023 GPA meeting takes place in Bermuda: a small island of 20 square... Read more of this article

Photos: Video Game Design Challenge Held

Bermuda Island Games recently held their second annual Video Game Design Challenge and the theme this year was butterflies, with local butterfly specialist Ras Mykkal sharing his knowledge on the subject. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Island Games held their Video Game Design Challenge this year to see which group could come up with the best video... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Easter Bunny & Moongate

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an Easter Bunny riding through a moongate as he makes the nip to deliver Easter eggs in Bermuda. 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... Read more of this article

Column: Stress Awareness Month, Data Privacy

[Written by Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda] Stress Awareness Month And Data Privacy Since 1992, Stress Awareness Month has been observed annually in April to raise awareness of the causes and cures of the modern-day stress epidemic, to educate the public about the effects of stress on physical and mental health; and to promote effective... Read more of this article

Another Advisory Issued About Online Scam

Former Premier of Bermuda Dr Ewart Brown is advising the public to be “cautious and vigilant while online” of an advertisement bearing his likeness that he has “neither endorsed nor am in any way associated with.” Former Premier Brown said, “Users of Facebook might have seen an advertisement bearing my likeness. I have... Read more of this article

Column: PrivCom On World Backup Day

[Written by Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda] World Backup Day Did you know that 31 March is World Backup Day? World Backup Day is a semi-official ‘holiday’ and a campaign that started in 2011. Celebrated annually by the global tech and privacy industries and tech enthusiasts, it encourages us all to take the time to safeguard our... Read more of this article

‘Keep You On Your Feet And Enjoying Life’

With the support of the Bermuda Health Council’s ‘Innovation Program – Digital Health Solutions,’ a new technology “aims to keep you on your feet and enjoying life.” A spokesperson said, “Your mobility as you get older is a critical factor in enjoying your quality of life. With the support of the Bermuda Health Council’s... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: 3D Diamond Bermuda

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a luxury 3D silver diamond jewelry piece that spells out ‘Bermuda,’ aiming to give your device an air of luxury and elegance. 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

Paradise Mobile Selects Amazon Web Services

Paradise Mobile announced the selection of Amazon Web Services, Inc. [AWS] as its “preferred cloud provider to help build an Open RAN 4G/5G network.” A spokesperson said, “Paradise Mobile, a new Mobile Network Operator [MNO] building a cloud-native, Open RAN [oRAN] 4G/5G mobile network from the ground up in Bermuda, today announced... Read more of this article

BELCO To Remove Old Metal Exhaust Stack

The old metal exhaust stack for the decommissioned BELCO engines – that are over 50 years old –will be pulled down on Saturday. A spokesperson said, “As a part of BELCO’s Asset Retirement Project, the old metal exhaust stack for the decommissioned BELCO engines, that are over 50 years old, will be pulled down on Saturday, March... Read more of this article

BE Solar Workshop To Be Held On April 4th

A workshop to teach professionals about design and installation methods to implement energy efficiency, solar panels and battery technology in Bermuda is being planned for members of The Institute of Bermuda Architects [IBA], Construction Association of Bermuda [CAOB] and Bermuda Association of Professional Engineers [BAPE]. A BE Solar spokesperson... Read more of this article

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