Hashtag: #SocialMedia
‘Welcoming, Amazing & Absolutely Beautiful’
Bermuda was so welcoming, this island is absolutely beautiful and Bermuda has been amazing, are just a few of the comments posted on social media by some of the Olympic medalists who took part in the recent USATF Bermuda Games. A quick look at social media shows that athletes including Gabby Thomas, Noah Lyles, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, Kirani James, and... Read more of this article
March: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During March 2022, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included news about this year’s Bermuda Day parade, the Hamilton Princess flying the Ukrainian flag, a statement by OUTBermuda, a whale breaching the water, a rainy day, a sunset over Shelly Bay, the view from Fort Scaur, and more. #1 – 2022 Bermuda... Read more of this article
Safer Internet Day For Seniors On March 29th
Safer Internet Day for Bermuda’s Seniors will take place on Tuesday [March 29] at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall from 10 am to 2 pm. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, March 29th, the Island’s seniors will once again be provided with an opportunity to learn important skills like posting, liking, tweeting, and commenting during our annual Safer... Read more of this article
February: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During February 2022, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included a photo of members of the Ukrainian community of Bermuda gathering in solidarity, Bermuda’s national football team defeating Cayman 6-0, brand new electric buses arriving on the island, a young eagle ray just off shore, Bravo Zulu heading out... Read more of this article
January: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During January 2022, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included an image of a humpback whale, a drawing by MSA student Kailey Lewis, a photo of North Hamilton after sunrise, Coral Beach in Paget, abandoned and derelict boats around the island, news that Flora Duffy was given the title of Dame, a beautiful shot... Read more of this article
Support For Mom & Daughter As Post Goes Viral
A post on LinkedIn by Katie Cooper Berry detailing her resignation as Executive Director of Keep Bermuda Beautiful in order to support her teenage daughter who was diagnosed with a brain tumour has gone viral, receiving more than 46,000 likes and 2,300 comments since being posted. In the post, Ms. Cooper Berry said, “Today my resignation as Executive... Read more of this article
“By All Indications, This Is An Online Scam”
Former Premier Dr Ewart Brown confirmed that he is not associated with a social media advertisement bearing his likeness, saying that “by all indications, this is an online scam, and my team has reported it to Facebook.” Dr. Brown said, “Users of Facebook might have recently seen an advertisement bearing my likeness. I can confirm... Read more of this article
“Individuals Being Fleeced By Online Fraudsters”
The police continue to “receive reports of individuals being fleeced by online fraudsters,” saying that one scam involves the “use of social media [mainly Instagram] to promote a fraudulent scheme where residents are invited to deposit $1,000 into a local account for 10 minutes and in return, the resident will receive $10,000.” A... Read more of this article
December: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During December 2021, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included news that Flora Duffy won another world championship, the Special Olympics’ ‘Polar Plunge,’ Kaden Hopkins winning a medal at the Junior Pan Am Games, Christmas decorations, and more. #1 – Flora Duffy wins another world championship View... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Formal Complaint Made
[Updated] Noting they are aware of a video clip circulating “depicting an incident involving two minors,” the police have urged people to not pass the video clip on. A police spokesperson said, “There is a video clip depicting an incident involving two minors, which is being circulated on social media. The video clip has been brought... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Interview With Kaelyn Kastle
Kaelyn Kastle — who has some 3 million followers on social media and was recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list — will be joining Bernews this evening [Dec 6] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The talented recording artist, who recently released a new song ‘Sunsets Suck,’ was also featured... Read more of this article
Kaelyn Kastle Listed On Forbes ’30 Under 30′
Bermudian Kaelyn Kastle has been listed on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for her work with social media group Collab Crib. A Forbes story said, “They’re principal members of Collab Crib, the largest Black collective of digital influencers. Collab Crib produces content together in an 8,500-square-foot Atlanta manse, publishing it on TikTok, Instagram,... Read more of this article
November: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During November 2021, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included a depiction of the Seabased project, children cheering on Flora Duffy in UAE, the Hamilton Princess’ annual holiday gingerbread creation, and more. #1 – A depiction of the Seabased project View this post on Instagram A post shared... Read more of this article
BPS Officer Shares CCTV Video Of Fatal Collision
The police have confirmed that one of their officers “inappropriately shared a video of the most recent fatal road traffic collision” and said the “matter is now under disciplinary review.” Following the fatal collision, the police had said they were “aware of a video being circulated on social media, showing footage of today’s... Read more of this article
Golf: Brian Morris In Top 3 On PGA Social Media
There were over 100 golfers taking part in the Butterfield Bermuda Championships and judging by the official PGA social media accounts, Bermuda’s Brian Morris was one of the most popular in the field, with their videos featuring the inspirational story of the Bermudian golfer exceeding 1/3 million video views. Mr Morris, the Ocean View Golf Club head... Read more of this article
October 2021: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
During October 2021, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included five images showcasing different aspects of the Flora Duffy Day celebration, Raygina Fox and the Bermuda flag at Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, a crashed car on the rocks, Hamilton Princess Sous Chef Richard Zuill and more. #1 for the month with over... Read more of this article
