Hashtag: #SocialMedia
Police Warn Of Internet, Social Media Scams
The Bermuda Police Service issued another warning about internet scams, and said one of the latest scams is happening on social networking sites, where “an attractive member of the opposite sex proposes a relationship,” with the victim then being scammed to give the person money. The full police statement is below: The Financial Crime Unit... Read more of this article
2011 “Social Media Cruise” To Bermuda
A group aiming to educate people on the fast growing trend of social media have selected Bermuda as their cruise destination of choice. The 2011 Social Media Social Cruise is set to depart Baltimore for Bermuda in September 2011,with the promoters saying: “The inaugural 2011 Social Media Cruise will feature some of the most popular, most active... Read more of this article
Fairmont: Social Media Day Lobster Appetizer
The Fairmont Southampton is participating in Social Media Day this year by inviting their loyal Facebook fans and Twitter followers to partake in the celebrations. Started in 2010 by Mashable.com, Social Media Day will be marked by a series of worldwide virtual and “real” events on June 30th across the world. This internationally recognized event... Read more of this article
Dalisa Johnston Wins “Miss Internet Sensation”
Bermuda nursing student Dalisa Johnston was named “Miss Internet Sensation” in a recent on-line beauty competition, after her photo gained hundreds more “Likes” on Facebook then those of other entrants. The Internet voting was part of the Miss Island Pageant, which is being hosted by the Barry University Caribbean Student Union. The... Read more of this article
CADA: Online Alcohol Awareness Campaign
CADA, encouraging responsible alcohol behavior, today [Nov 28] announced the launch of a new alcohol awareness campaign. In making the announcement today, CADA Chairman, Mr. Anthony Santucci stated, “We are extremely pleased to launch our new alcohol awareness campaign as we gear up for the Christmas season. This campaign is different from previous... Read more of this article
Contest: Win Second Honeymoon At Elbow Beach
In another nod to the fast growing impact of the world wide web, the Elbow Beach Hotel is running a social media based marketing campaign, offering a free stay at the recently upgraded hotel. All entrants must be a fan of Elbow’s Facebook page, and must give permission for Elbow to post their names, photos, and all other content submitted to... Read more of this article
PLP Candidate Gibbons Takes Campaign Online
Saying “It’s the medium of the next generation,” and it is “indicative of a new ambitious approach to politics and campaigning,” PLP hopeful John D Gibbons has launched a comprehensive online presence including a website, Twitter account, as well as a Facebook profile and page. Mr. Gibbons, who will be running in St. George’s... Read more of this article
Dale Butler Announces: Campaign For Premier
Dale Butler has ended speculation and announced he will seek the leadership of the PLP, and will be making his official announcement on August 24th. Mr Butler is also promising fishcakes at his official announcement, with the news initially coming via the social networking site Facebook. Minutes ago Mr Butler posted on a few Facebook pages, including... Read more of this article
Paula Cox Campaign: No Facebook or Twitter
[Updated] At a press conference this morning (Aug 5) during which Finance Minister and Deputy Premier Paula Cox announced she will challenge for leadership of the PLP and country, she revealed she will not be using online social media as part of her campaign. Minister Cox said that if she were to incorporate social networking in her campaign, she feels... Read more of this article
PLP’s Terry Lister Takes Campaign To Twitter
In his bid to seek the leadership of the Progressive Labour Party (PLP), MP Terry Lister has taken to the micro-blogging network Twitter, and it is believed he is the first Bermudian politician to actively use the service. His recent debut on Twitter, where communication is limited to 140 characters, was met with enthusiasm by the politically-inclined... Read more of this article
Escaped Suspect Makes News Worldwide
Bermuda is in the international headlines…and not for our pink sand and turquoise waters. Various entities ranging from supersite Yahoo, to various news outlets in Africa, Australia, Canada, Honduras, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, UK and the USA are reporting on escaped suspect Alvone Maybury posting on Facebook while on the run. The story went... Read more of this article
Escaped Prisoner May Be Updating His Facebook
(Updated) 24 year old Alvone Maybury who dramatically escaped from Prison Officer`s custody outside of Magistrates Court may possibly be updating his Facebook while on the run, with at least 7 messages posted so far, most within the last few minutes this morning (July 14.) Yesterday the escapee was being escorted from Court after facing three gun charges... Read more of this article
New Feature: Facebook “Like” Button On Site
We have increased our social media integration in the form of a Facebook ‘Like’ button directly on all pages of Bernews. Anyone even mildly familar with Facebook knows of the ubiquitous ‘Like’ button, where one can indicate approval for a post. Generally the feature was only available on Facebook itself, but recently developers... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Facebook Page: Win $250
Freisenbruch-Meyer is offering a promotion in which their 130th Facebook fan will recieve a $250 Phoenix gift certificate redeemable at any Phoenix store. As of this writing they have 111 fans, so within 19 more the winner will be chosen. The Freisenbruch-Meyer Group provides insurance agency, broking, underwriting and management services to the domestic... Read more of this article
All About Twitter: Bermuda’s First Tweet Up
The Fairmont Southampton hosted Bermuda’s first ever tweetup tonight [June 9], with prize giveways including a stay for two, dinner, breakfast, spa gift certificates and more. A ‘tweetup’ is a meeting of people who use the popular microblogging site Twitter, and during the get together handles, also called screennames, were used. The... Read more of this article
St David’s Centipede More Friends Than Dr Brown?
A Facebook group asking whether a St David’s centipede can get more Facebook friends then Premier Dr Ewart Brown has burst on the scene, getting in excess of 100 fans in its first 24 hours. The group, which stresses it is just for fun and not meant as a political bashing forum, says the “aim of this group is to see if a regular, normal St.... Read more of this article
