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Doctors pledged yesterday to continue with hospital procedures for as long as possible although they are no longer being re-imbursed by local insurance companies and are legally prevented from billing patients directly.
But the very future of Bermuda...
DATE: Oct 18, 2002
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Most respondents to an online poll oppose efforts by physicians to bill patients directly for hospital procedures.
Of 443 respondents to the poll which ended yesterday, 90.7 percent said "no" to the question: "Should patients by billed directly for h...
DATE: Oct 18, 2002
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Reaction to United Bermuda Party (UBP) MP Pamela Gordon's reversal on her party's call for a constitutional conference and referendum on electoral reform came immediately after the Boundaries Commission debate.
UBP insiders expressed a certain amount...
DATE: Oct 18, 2002
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"Mr. Speaker, I listened very closely to the debate today and I obviously took particular note of some of the comments made by the Dame before she took her seat. And I have to say, Mr. Speaker, that it is very important when you are looking at things...
DATE: Oct 18, 2002
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The Opposition's candidate for the Pembroke East Central by-election came out swinging yesterday over Premier Jennifer Smith's assertion that he was in the wrong constituency when he was announced.
"Her mistake is indicative of the fact that there ne...
DATE: Oct 18, 2002
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The Salvation Army's Christmas assistance programme will cost approximately $60,000 this year.
Applications for the programme will begin on October 22 and close on November 22 for families who are in need.
Major Chuck Eyre said: "Last year the Salvat...
DATE: Oct 17, 2002
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Five Dellwood Middle School students began a five-day suspension on Tuesday after they were caught by a staff member in possession of a plant-like material.
According to a Government press statement, upon completion of the suspension the students wil...
DATE: Oct 17, 2002
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Pay talks begin in earnest between teachers and Government today after strikes shut down five schools yesterday morning.
The industrial action came less than two hours before union leaders sat down with Government to discuss the mediation process.
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DATE: Oct 17, 2002
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Theatre-goers in Hamilton will soon be able to rest a little easier when it rains, at least if they are attending functions at City Hall.
The new west portico at the landmark building will be opened tomorrow and will offer shelter for exiting patrons...
DATE: Oct 17, 2002
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The Women in Public Life conference - which kicks off today at the Hamilton Princess - will be the subject of a one-hour special on BET, The Royal Gazette has learned.
Conference chair Tourism and Telecommunications Minister Renee Webb said BET crews...
DATE: Oct 17, 2002
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