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Halting the rise in obesity and diabetes will be the focus of a symposium in January.
As the island marks World Diabetes Day today, the Ministry of Health repeated that it is working towards a national strategy to deal with the problem.
Health mini...
DATE: Nov 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The Department of Energy is to host the island’s first free, multi-vendor electric vehicle showcase tomorrow.
The event, held at the Regency Terrace of the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club from noon to 5pm, is being organised in collaboration with Be...
DATE: Nov 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Jeffrey Baron, the Shadow Minister of National Security, has urged the Government to take a targeted approach to gang violence.
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Mr Baron said that the solution entailed “community engagement” and “focused ...
DATE: Nov 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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The Opposition has challenged the Government to issue a public statement on the success of this year’s America’s Cup.
Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the Leader of the Opposition, questioned why the Government had failed to comment on a report that conclud...
DATE: Nov 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Event
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Discussions on the “difficult issue” of end-of-life care are needed now more than ever, the health minister said this morning.
Kim Wilson said a proper debate was “vital to ensure our last days are comfortable, meaningful and affordable”.
Ms Wilson...
DATE: Nov 13, 2017
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Other
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The Bermuda Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will be celebrating National Philanthropy Day on Tuesday with XL Catlin and its End-to-End event highlighted.
National Philanthropy Day provides an opportunity to highlight the acco...
DATE: Nov 13, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Reading Clinic has received a donation of $15,000 from The Prudent Group, an international investment manager based in Luxembourg and São Paulo, Brazil.
Jon Malmsäter and Dennis Klemming of The Prudent Group presented the cheque to Glenn Faries, ...
DATE: Nov 13, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
David Burt, the Premier, has defended Bermuda’s reputation as a financial services jurisdiction in the wake of a data breach at a local firm that drew international attention.
A statement issued this morning said that the Bermuda Government noted “re...
DATE: Nov 13, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Cabinet Office ministry with responsibility for Government Reform has issued a Request for Proposal for professional services to review the civil services human resources functions.
The aim is to ensure that the appropriate individuals are accur...
DATE: Nov 13, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A remembrance ceremony in tribute to Bermuda’s veterans and their families was observed today in St George’s.
Mayor Quinell Francis laid the poppy wreath in King’s Square as John Rankin, the Governor, looked on.
The wreath was carried by the Sea Cade...
DATE: Nov 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell