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A mass casualty plan and disaster drill are among the measures being taken to ensure that Bermuda is prepared for increased medical demands during the 35th America’s Cup.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board outlined the measures in response to questions by ...
DATE: Mar 30, 2017
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An emergency exercise is due to take place in the Dockyard area on Saturday to test contingency plans for the upcoming 35th Americas Cup.
The Ministry of National Security announced the measures as part of its annual security simulation — Exercise Jo...
DATE: Mar 30, 2017
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A 34-year-old woman was injured on Monday morning following a two vehicle collision at the junction of Middle Road and Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s parish.
At around 9am police and first responders were dispatched to the crash that appeared to be...
DATE: Mar 29, 2017
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The Bermuda Health Council has outlined its priorities in the year ahead which includes improving road safety and driving down healthcare costs.
Improving health facilities through inspections, improving access to health insurance and developing pol...
DATE: Mar 29, 2017
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‘Experiencing Bermuda’ is the theme of this year’s Hospitality Month which will include a variety of events through April.
Hosts Bermuda Hospitality Institute are hoping to attract as many residents and visitors as possible.
The month, which includ...
DATE: Mar 29, 2017
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President of the Bermuda Public Service Union Jason Hayward has succeeded Bermuda Industrial Union president Chris Furbert as head of the Bermuda Trade Union Congress.
Raymond Bean, president of the Electrical Supply Trade Union (ESTU), is the new fi...
DATE: Mar 29, 2017
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When he was only four years old, Sheridan Smith would beg his parents to take him to Clearwater Beach after school so he could watch the aeroplanes coming in.
And when all his friends wanted cool wheels for their birthdays, the young Sheridan wanted...
DATE: Mar 27, 2017
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The deadline for the Ministry of Education’s scholarship and award opportunities has been extended to April 16.
New scholarships and awards are as follows:
• Minister’s Achievement Scholarship for graduating public school students pursuing overseas ...
DATE: Mar 27, 2017
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Shadow health minister Kim Wilson has reiterated the need for laws requiring family members to care for their elderly relatives at home.
Ms Wilson was speaking in light of the Bermuda Hospitals Board’s announcement on Thursday that the emergency depa...
DATE: Mar 25, 2017
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Former St George’s Cup Match captain Wendell Smith has told how he turned up to hospital prepared to have a serious knee operation on two occasions only to be sent home due to a lack of available beds.
And he said there was even a possibility that h...
DATE: Mar 25, 2017
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