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Asthma charity Open Airways is “disappointed” that legislation providing stricter controls for the sale of tobacco has been delayed.
The Tobacco Control Act 2015 was brought before the House of Assembly on Friday by Jeanne Atherden, the Minister of ...
DATE: Dec 08, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Initiatives aimed at raising children’s physical activity levels are expected to be launched next year as part of the new Premier’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition.
The Department of Health has teamed up with a host of professionals to estab...
DATE: Dec 07, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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Deputy Governor Ginny Ferson was first in line to purchase her holiday button from local charity Dare2Be.
Dare2Be volunteers will hit the streets on Wednesday, selling both traditional tags and the holiday buttons.
Executive director Deborah Blakene...
DATE: Dec 07, 2015
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Other
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Opposition MP Jamahl Simmons said he was returning to his roots by taking up the role of Shadow Minister of Tourism in the House of Assembly.
The Sandys South MP, who has also taken over economic development in this week’s Shadow Cabinet reshuffle, s...
DATE: Dec 05, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Schools are doing their part to improve the health of their students but parents and businesses can do more, according to Marie Beach Johnson.
The Healthy Schools co-ordinator said adults must support and model a healthy lifestyle, while businesses ...
DATE: Dec 05, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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Seven Progressive Labour Party members have quit the Shadow Cabinet, with Zane DeSilva declaring his move a result of Marc Bean's leadership.
The Leader of the Opposition's harsh style with some members, as well as his perceived misogynistic behaviou...
DATE: Dec 04, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Schools Island-wide are using a computer-based programme to build a better picture of their student’s health.
The Fitnessgram application has been mandated by the Department of Education for all public schools and private schools have been encourage...
DATE: Dec 03, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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Students at Saltus Grammar School are raising funds for a month-long trip to Nepal where they will help rebuild a school damaged in an earthquake which devastated much of the country.
Seven students are taking part in a World Challenge project, durin...
DATE: Dec 03, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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The head of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission has strongly dismissed rumours that sites have been selected for the Island’s casinos.
Richard Schuetz, the commission’s executive director told The Royal Gazette: “If there has been a deal made, I hav...
DATE: Nov 30, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Automotive students’ mechanical ingenuity was given pride of place this weekend as CedarBridge Academy hosted its first pro shop fair.
The event, which had been co-ordinated by the school and Noble Auto, showcased a group of pupils’ work on vehicles ...
DATE: Nov 30, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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