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62 Million Views On Mr Beast Bermuda Video
American YouTuber Mr Beast has filmed one of his popular challenges on the island, entitled: “I buried treasure in the Bermuda Triangle.” Mr Beast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is one of the biggest social media influencers in the world, with 167 million subscribers on YouTube, 85 million followers on TikTok and 39 million on Instagram,... Read more of this article
June 2023: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During June 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included the Carnival In Bermuda ‘Jam’ J’Ouvert celebration, the unveiling of the Bermuda sign, the Royal Air Force’s visit, the You Go Girl race event in Hamilton, Taj Donville-Outerbridge winning awards in the UK, the $2.9 million drugs seized by the Police... Read more of this article
May 2023: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During May 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included Shiona Turini styling Beyonce for World Tour, 9-year-old Russian Thompson winning a dance contest in England, Bermuda College graduation, the Bermuda Day parade, Convex End-to-End event, USATF Bermuda Grand Prix, Children’s Reading Festival Royal Edition... Read more of this article
April 2023: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During April 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included Bermuda’s image from space 14 years ago; Kahzi Sealey & Jake Brislane winning Carifta medals; Na’imah Astwood’s appointment as Deputy Commissioner of Police; MY Barbara leaving Hamilton; Natasha Scotland Courcy’s appointment as CEO;... Read more of this article
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
