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Measures to rein in costly medical diagnostic tests will include the prohibition of “financially vested self-referrals”, according to the Ministry of Health.
The idea of regulation arose in late 2013 to a backdrop of rising health spending, with a co...
DATE: Jun 24, 2016
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A haul of fish brought in by residents of the Summerhaven assisted-living facility marks the start of new community initiatives for the facility.
“The residents are disabled, yes, but they have creative genius and when they realise that somebody’s pa...
DATE: Jun 24, 2016
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Bermudians’ free movement within the European Union is the greatest cause of concern following last night’s Brexit decision, Michael Dunkley said today.
The Premier told the House of Assembly much negotiating would take place after the British opted ...
DATE: Jun 24, 2016
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Mahesh Reddy, the chief medical officer of Bermuda Healthcare Services arrested as part of a financial investigation, has been given the backing of the Bermuda Medical Doctors Association.
Henry Dowling, president, said the group, which represents ph...
DATE: Jun 24, 2016
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There were 28.7 per cent of assessment numbers accounted for under the 2016 census as of June 23, or 10,288 of those registered.
Michael Dunkley called this “substantial progress” that was ahead of schedule for the census, even after he extended the ...
DATE: Jun 24, 2016
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Preserve Marriage, which opposed same-sex unions in a rigorous campaign culminating with yesterday’s referendum, intends to continue “addressing the community’s social and religious needs”.
The group will keep working after significant voter endorsem...
DATE: Jun 24, 2016
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Same-Sex Marriage
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Jonathan Bell
Bill Hanbury, the CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority, will finish his contract by the end of this calendar year, according to Kenneth Bascome, the Junior Minister of Tourism.
No payment to Mr Hanbury has yet been made beyond his contractual entitle...
DATE: Jun 24, 2016
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Two men, aged 26 and 31, are in police custody in connection with the shooting of Fiqre Crockwell, who was killed in the early hours of Monday.
Police said that authorities moved swiftly, with one arrested that same day and a second on Tuesday.
Mr Cr...
DATE: Jun 23, 2016
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Crime
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Jonathan Bell
Bermuda footballer Tokia Russell, 38, has lost his life in the sixth fatal accident on the island’s roads this year.
While long associated with PHC, Mr Russell played for a host of teams, notably the national squad, Dandy Town and the Bermuda Hogges....
DATE: Jun 23, 2016
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The crew who escaped a burning fishing vessel, rescued on Tuesday with help from Bermuda Maritime Operations, continue on their journey to the island on the rescue ship.
However, one of the two survivors who sustained third degree burns has succumbed...
DATE: Jun 23, 2016
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