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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
BPS: False Social Media Message Circulating
Noting they are aware of messages on social media saying “there was a shooting today in the area of the West Pembroke School,” the police said they can confirm “the information is false.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of messages being circulated on social media, suggesting there was a... Read more of this article
Premier Burt’s Instagram Account Hacked
[Updated] It appears that Premier David Burt’s Instagram account has been ‘hacked,’ with all his photos having vanished and six photos, which are clearly not the Premier’s images, now showing on his Instagram account. While there have been many cases of scammers starting new social media accounts purporting to be local politicians,... Read more of this article
TikTok & YouTube Added To Digicel Bundles
TikTok and YouTube are being added to the new Digicel Prime Plus Bundles, the company announced today. A spokesperson said, “Say hello to TikTok and YouTube! Digicel customers are in for a Primetime treat with the news that Digicel Prime Bundles are getting a supercharged upgrade. “With Digicel Prime Bundles already packed with excitement courtesy... Read more of this article
Outage Affects WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook
[Updated] Bermudians, and millions of others around the globe, are currently having communication challenges, with three of the most popular services – WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook – experiencing an outage, creating quite an issue in a modern world that largely relies on online and messaging services for communication. According to Down... Read more of this article
Police: Hoax Message Circulating About Masks
The police have advised residents there is a hoax message circulating which claims that masks that “contain some form of anaesthetic property which renders individuals incapacitated” are being distributed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of a message purportedly issued by the organisation and... Read more of this article
Barritt’s Beer In Lewis Hamilton’s Instagram Post
A can of Barritt’s Ginger Beer was recently featured in an Instagram post by British racing driver Sir Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton – who competes in Formula One for Mercedes – has more than 23 million followers on Instagram, and the photo has already earned more than 912,000 likes. He posted the photo below on Instagram, saying, “I’m... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Facebook Cover Graphic Designs
Jessica Lewis is set to hit the big stage this month, with the Bermudian sprinter scheduled to represent the Island at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo— which started today – with Ms Lewis set to compete in the 100m, 400m and 800m. Ms Lewis is currently ranked [PDF] third in the world in the 100m — with a time of 17.00 recorded in June 2021... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Facebook Cover Graphic Designs
Flora Duffy will be competing in the Olympics on Monday [July 26], and the Bermudian triathlete is widely considered to be a medal contender at these Games. Ms Duffy — who has won multiple world championships — will race at 6.30pm [Bermuda time] on Monday and if you want to get into the spirit and showcase your support, a selection of Facebook... Read more of this article
Fake Government House Social Media Accounts
Government House advised that “it is aware of false social media accounts, specifically Facebook and Instagram, purporting to belong to the Governor, Her Excellency Rena Lalgie.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] have been notified and are investigating. There are two social media accounts used by the Governor: the official... Read more of this article
Police ‘Not Aware Of’ Incident In Message
Noting they are aware of an “unverified social media message,” the police said they are “not aware of any similar incidents of sexual assault reported to police recently,” and reiterated that “any incidents of sexual assault should be reported at the earliest opportunity.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda... Read more of this article
Fake Governor Accounts On Facebook & IG
Government House advised that “it is aware of false social media accounts, specifically FaceBook and Instagram, purporting to belong to the Governor.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service have been notified and are investigating. There are two social media accounts used by the Governor: the official Government House Facebook... Read more of this article
Kaelyn Kastle In Influencer Documentary
Bermudian Kaelyn Kastle is part of the cast of a New York Times documentary entitled “Who Gets To Be An Influencer?” which is a story of “ambitious Black creators in Atlanta challenging the mostly white social media stars of Los Angeles for influence.” The NY Times reported, “Going viral has become big business, and a group... Read more of this article
Police: “Individual Does Not Pose A Threat”
The police said they have spoken with the individual seen in a video making threats, explaining that he is “currently being provided support and care by authorities in the U.K.” with the police adding they are “satisfied the individual does not pose a threat and there is no need for the public to be alarmed.” A police spokesperson... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Threatening Video
The police have launched an investigation into a video circulating “in which a male is heard threatening violence against members of the community including police officers” and said that early indications are the individual “is currently overseas” and the BPS is treating this matter seriously. A police spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Safer Internet Day: “Think Before You Click”
International Safer Internet Day is observed on February 9th,, and the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] highlighted what they said were “two areas of major concern impacting teenagers, cyberbullying and sexting.” A police spokesperson said, “Your digital footprint is a permanent trail you leave the moment you sign onto any online service... Read more of this article
