Hashtag: #SocialMedia
CPC Campaign: #ProtectOurGirls & #13IsAChild
The Coalition for the Protection of Children is launching a social media campaign, and urging the community to use the hashtags #ProtectOurGirls, #13IsAChild, and #SheIsMe to “show solidarity in protecting young girls in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The CPC views the outrageous statements regarding underage children ‘seducing... Read more of this article
Video: 2 Million Views For “Flying Over Bermuda”
A video titled “Flying Over Bermuda” by Nature Relaxation Films has attained over 2 million views on their Youtube channel, with the 80 minute long video featuring an array of scenic views of Bermuda set to relaxing music. According to their website, “Viewers will enjoy stunning high resolution aerial cinematography of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
BIAS Joins ‘Stop Hate For Profit’ Movement
BIAS has joined the #StopHateforProfit movement, with the company “stopping all paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram throughout the months of July and August,” with the funds saved to be “given as tuition support to Chinzea Smith, a promising Bermudian studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography at AdventHealth University in Orlando,... Read more of this article
Police: “There Is Absolutely No Truth To This”
“There is absolutely no truth” to a social media post circulating “suggesting that a body has been pulled from Warwick Pond,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a social media post circulating suggesting that a body has been pulled from Warwick Pond. There is absolutely... Read more of this article
Bermuda Included On Hashtag Protest Map
Millions of social media posts have been published relating to the death of George Floyd since he was killed by a policeman in Minneapolis on May 25, with a map released by The Economist highlighting the location of people making social media posts using the hashtag #GeorgeFloyd, including Bermuda. A report in The Economist said, “His death inspired... Read more of this article
Facebook Page Celebrates Bermuda Graduates
A Facebook page has been launched to help celebrate Bermuda’s class of 2020 graduating students, attracting more than 700 members so far. The page – titled Class of 2020 Bermuda – allows people to post photos or videos of graduates, along with info about their school activities and achievements, providing recognition for their accomplishments... Read more of this article
Police: ‘You Are Advised To Not Share Them’
Noting that members of the public have been circulating images of the victim and the accused in a sexual offences matter that is before the courts, the police have reminded the public that anyone sharing these images “will be committing an offence.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has been made aware that... Read more of this article
Local Business Owners Launch Digital Campaign
The digital campaign #ChooseBDA was launched on Sunday May 3rd on Instagram and Facebook as an effort by a small group of business owners to “help bring awareness to the major impact local small businesses has on the island’s overall economy.” “These founding business owners hail from different sectors of the economy [retail, service,... Read more of this article
Threatening Messages Being Sent Electronically
The Bermuda Police Service said they are “aware of threatening messages being sent electronically, [e-mail, social media], to members of the public.” A police spokesperson said, “Recipients are being threatened with having their online activity made public, unless they purchase varying amounts of cryptocurrency within a stipulated... Read more of this article
OBA Using WhatsApp For Public Discussions
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has set up two WhatsApp groups to allow the public to “ask us questions as well as discuss the statements and articles that we release into the public domain” according to OBA leader Craig Cannonier. Mr. Cannonier said, “Communication is key and nowadays there are many ways in which we can communicate with... Read more of this article
Wells: ‘Bermuda Will Always Be Home For Me’
Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells recently took over the Bristol City Football Club Twitter account in order to answer questions from fans, with the striker noting that Bermuda “will always be home for me.” In answering a question about Bermuda, Wells said, “I think the last time I was in Bermuda was October or November for an international... Read more of this article
Earth Day Marked Virtually During Pandemic
Virtual activities helped to mark Earth Day today [April 22] as we navigate the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with residents being urged to support environmentally-positive organizations and causes, along with finding other ways to address the threat of climate change. A spokesperson said, “Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, this as the... Read more of this article
‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Facebook Covers
Decorate your Facebook profile with these cover graphics in order to remind both yourself and others that staying home can save lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. With Bermuda’s ‘Shelter in Place’ order scheduled to last until at least May 2nd, and social distancing measures expected to continue past that, these cover graphics will... Read more of this article
BZS Holding Online Celebration Of Earth Day
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is holding an online celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day today [April 22] with a full day of virtual activities. The event poster says, “Together with like-minded organisations from our community, the BZS will host an interactive day on the BAMZ Facebook page, including edutainment opportunities,... Read more of this article
Police Provide Phishing Prevention Tips
During this period of increased internet use, the Bermuda Police Service provided phishing prevention tips to help the public avoid being a victim of cybercriminals. What is phishing? A police spokesperson said, “Phishing is when criminals try to convince you to click on links within a scam email or text message, or to give sensitive information... Read more of this article
Video: BCB ‘Stay Home Cricket Challenge’
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is challenging players and fans across the island to record themselves doing drills and share the resulting videos on social media. A BCB spokesperson said, “Our 2020 season may be on hold due to Covid-19, but this is the perfect time to #StayHome and work on your cricket skills.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Here,... Read more of this article
