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March 2023: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During March 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included the first-ever Black crew flight of British Airways, Ocean View dedicating a bench to the late Brian Morris, eight incarcerated men taking part in sustainable farming programme, WiRE hosting the inaugural Women’s Day Gala, a young Bermudian stars in Disney... Read more of this article
Govt Warns Of Fake Social Media Accounts
The Cabinet Office is advising “the public to be wary of fake social media accounts circulating online using the Premier’s image.” A spokesperson said, “The fake accounts are being featured on Facebook and Instagram, and promote an investment opportunity, which seeks to defraud money from visitors to the site. “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
Police: Beware Of Social Media Scams
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is “once again advising members of the public to beware of social media scams that seek to obtain money, personal information and banking details.” A police spokesperson said, “In one such scam recently, a local man paid $1,000 for bedroom furniture advertised for sale on Instagram. “He was then contacted... Read more of this article
February 2023: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During February 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included the seal, the Daddy Daughter Royal Ball event, the launch of NOVA Mas International Carnival costumes, the renderings of Morgan’s Point, One and a Half Bags, P.A.L.S walk, the launch of the Code Red BDA 2.0 Carnival costumes, the breaking of a kiss... Read more of this article
Had ‘No Factual Basis’, Is ‘Completely False’
A video circulating which contained allegations about Premier David Burt’s purported net worth has had that section removed by the YouTuber, and the Premier noted the video included “complete inaccuracies” with “no factual basis, no reputable source,” and was “completely false.” The video, which was posted by... Read more of this article
January 2023: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During January 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included the crowning of Dame Flora Duffy as the ‘Best Female Triathlete,’ an apology from the Bermuda Gombey Council, the RICS membership of Robert Richardson, a colourful fish, a win for Bristol City and Nahki Wells, the arrest of a man connected to a... Read more of this article
Police Advisory: Inappropriate Online Behaviour
The police are reminding people “to be vigilant regarding inappropriate online behaviour by unknown individuals who aim to obtain nude personal images on social media.” A spokesperson said, “Local residents, especially parents, guardians and school aged children, are reminded to be vigilant regarding inappropriate online behaviour... Read more of this article
Police Warn About Online Sextortion Scam
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they continue to “advise residents to be vigilant online, particularly when communicating with anyone only known to them through social media.” What is an online sextortion scam? A police spokesperson said, “Online sextortion scams are a form of sexual exploitation where an individual is usually... Read more of this article
Most Liked Bernews Instagram Photos Of 2022
As we welcome in 2023, take a look back at the 10 most popular photos posted on Bernews Instagram page over the last year, with the photos in 2022′s top ten ‘most liked’ on Instagram including a baby born during Hurricane Fiona, the three babies born on Christmas day, the Ukrainian community’s support for their homeland in Bermuda, a photo... Read more of this article
Dec 2022: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During December 2022, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included the three babies born on Christmas day, the three-medal win of Myeisha Sharrieff in Florida, Health Ministry’s lifting of mask mandates and border controls related to Covid-19, Nahki Wells two-year deal with Bristol City, Santa’s Coming To Town... Read more of this article
Nov 2022: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During November 2022, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included the first baby born since the new electronic system was implemented, the gold medal wins of both Kailan Todd and Dame Flora Duffy, Rian “8track” Williams, Tashae Trott being called to Bermuda Bar, the cardboard boat challenge, Donovan and Trey Brown’s... Read more of this article
Video: BPS Commissioner On Social Media Posts
The police said they aware of “social media posts accusing individuals of providing information which may have led to criminals being incarcerated” noting that it “is dangerous and has the propensity to put the lives of individuals at risk, all the more if the information is wrong.” Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said,... Read more of this article
Police Warn About Social Media Sale Scams
The Bermuda Police Service,[BPS] said they have “received several reports of persons being duped into making online payments for the purchase of goods advertised for sale on several social media platforms, only to then not receive the items paid for.” A spokesperson said, “The BPS is asking the public to be extremely vigilant when... Read more of this article
October 2022: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During October 2022, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included the Space X Rocket launch, the release of Gosling’s Limited Edition Black Seal Rum, Karim Creary being called to the Bermuda Bar, Foot of the Lane on a cloud day, the promotion of Anthony Daponte Sousa, a sunset from east end of Bermuda, Kiara Wilkinson... Read more of this article
Bristol City Social Media Feature Wells & Goater
Bristol City’s social media accounts are currently displaying rather good taste, as in the last day the club changed both their Facebook and Twitter headers to ones with an image featuring Bermuda’s Nahki Wells, and they have also provided social media posts highlighting Bermudian football legend Shaun Goater. Related Stories 4.3... Read more of this article
Sept 2022: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During September 2022, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included a baby born during Hurricane Fiona, Premier Burt’s condolences to the Royal Family, BELCO crews at work, a look inside Hurricane Fiona, Bermuda’s airport in Microsoft Flight Simulator, a BWS hurricane forecast, the Ministry of National Security... Read more of this article
