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Michael Douglas: “It Is Going To Be Great”
Michael Douglas – famous actor, former Bermuda resident, and son of Bermudian Diana Dill – is presently on the island to work on what he said was his “new hotel,” located at the site of a cottage colony owned by his family for decades. In a post on Facebook last night that attracted some 45,000 “likes”, Mr. Douglas... Read more of this article
Simmons Resigns, Calls On Premier To As Well
Politics went web 2.0 yesterday, with Progressive Labour Party Public Relations Officer Jamahl Simmons resigning from his position on Twitter and calling on Premier Craig Cannonier to do the same following the latest allegations surrounding “Jetgate”. The Twitter-resignation occurred on the same day Ayo Johnson launched his political journal... Read more of this article
Fairmont Hamilton Princess Shown In 1885
In honour of the “Throwback Thursday” trend that is popular on social media, the staff of the Fairmont Hamilton Princess posted a photograph of their premises as it existed in 1885 last week [May 1], featuring the hotel as a backdrop against which a passenger steamboat traverses the waters. In contrast to that well-aged picture, a $90 million... Read more of this article
Police Comment On Dead Cat Video Circulating
The police said they are aware of a video posted on social media “showing a man apparently licking and kissing a dead cat,” and said that while ”there is no apparent evidence at this stage that would suggest criminality,” they would like anyone who may have information to contact police at 234-1010. The video, which we are not... Read more of this article
DCI/Bermuda Government Joins Instagram
The Bermuda Government, through the Department of Communication & Information [DCI], recently joined the popular Instagram social network. With more than 150 million monthly active users, Instagram has become the most popular way for mobile users to share photographs; by using apps available for both the Android and iOS mobile operating systems,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Man Requests Help With Prosthetic
A Bermuda man in need of a new prosthetic leg has turned to social media in order to help raise the necessary funds, with more than half of the required money donated in only six days. Ryan C. Gibbons, an athlete who participates in a variety of events, uses a prosthetic leg and foot for both his competitions and his general daily mobility, but damage... Read more of this article
Twitter To Roll Out New Profile Page Design
Twitter will be unveiling a new profile design, allowing users to utilize a larger profile photo and header as well as show off their best Tweets. The company announced the overhaul in a blog post today [Apr 8], and with rhe cover photo and profile photo both being significantly larger, some tech blogs have said the design change is reminiscent of... Read more of this article
Michael Douglas’ Post Sets Facebook Buzzing
Actor and producer Michael Douglas recently paid a visit to Bermuda, with a Facebook post showing him on a beach garnering a tremendous amount of attention. The post, made on Mr. Douglas’ official fan page, said, “Just returned from Bermuda, the home of my mothers family for the last 400 years! The family has had a cottage colony called... Read more of this article
Bermuda Triangle Plane Hoax Hits Facebook
A viral Facebook post is claiming there is video footage of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight in the Bermuda Triangle and that passengers are alive, but the cruel hoax spreading worldwide on the social network is a clickjacking scam. “Video of Malaysia MH370 Plane found in Bermuda Triangle! Passengers alive,” the post reads, claiming there’s... Read more of this article
Whoops! Popular Twitter Feed Mislabels Photo
Bermuda received some free promotion on a popular Twitter photo feed, with the one hitch being the photo highlighted actually isn’t Bermuda. The Twitter account — Earth Pictures — has amassed some 435,000 followers by posting an array of photos highlighting some of the most beautiful places on earth. Earth Pictures recently posted... Read more of this article
Police Advisory: “The Internet And Your Child”
The “borderless access” of the internet has many advantages, but also allows those who would sexually exploit children to communicate with like-minded individuals and locate their next victim, Inspector Mark Clarke said. Inspector Clarke — the Officer in Charge of the Vulnerable Persons Unit – issued an advisory about the... Read more of this article
Facebook Predator Convicted/Jailed 18 Months
Christopher Corday, now 22, was convicted in Magistrates Court today [Feb 25] of using Facebook and intruding on the privacy of three young girls and attempting to lure them into sexual activity with himself. The five offences on which he was convicted occurred between May 2012 and August 2013. The three girls were aged between 12 and 14. Corday used... Read more of this article
Facebook Acquires WhatsApp Messaging App
Facebook has officially acquired popular messaging platform WhatsApp, spending a reported $19 billion to claim ownership of the service. According to a report in Forbes, “Certainly the news of the week and a huge acquisition [of WhatsApp by Facebook is] one which is important for Facebook to both continue its growth, but also continue to gather... Read more of this article
Clothing Company In Bermuda For Photoshoot
American clothing company Vineyard Vines is currently in Bermuda for a photoshoot, with their Instagram feed giving a behind the scenes look at what they call their shoot in “paradise.” The affection for Bermuda continues, with a photo of The Reefs Hotel posted on Instagram with the caption, “No better way to start the day than waking... Read more of this article
Debate Ensues After Restaurant Posts Request
Tribe Road Kitchen restaurant set off a social media debate after posting a request on their Facebook page that customers who bring their children ensure that they remain seated with them at all times. The request drew hundreds of comments across the social network, as locals debated the posting, with some feeling it was heavy handed, while others... Read more of this article
Alleged YouTube Motorbike Thief Arrested
A person who is suspected of being the individual who was captured on video allegedly stealing a motorbike has been arrested. A video showing someone stealing a White Honda SH 125 at 1.00am on January 4th was uploaded to Youtube and went viral — in the Bermuda context — with almost 7,000 views. A recent update to the video said, “The... Read more of this article
