An overhaul of the Government Employees Health Insurance scheme has been passed by Senators.
It effectively closes a loophole that allowed politicians to join the scheme at a moment?s notice if they became seriously ill.
That was what happened in 200...
DATE: Jun 01, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Scott Neil
No place for drag queen
May 17, 2006
Dear Sir,
I am writing this letter in regards to a recent article that I read in a rival newspaper that I feel was not in the slightest way newsworthy and was simply used as a publicity stunt. So yes, I will give ...
The Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) announced a new hair follicle drug testing service yesterday ? but is unaware of any organisations or associations who get drug tested.
When a BHB spokeswoman was asked yesterday if she knew of any groups that could ...
Ashamed of BermudaMay 19, 2006Dear Sir,The Human Rights Act section 8A paragraph 1 reads as follows:
8A (1) No person shall, with intent to excite or promote ill will or hostility against any section of the public distinguished by colour, race or eth...
Ashamed of Bermuda
May 19, 2006
Dear Sir,
The Human Rights Act section 8A paragraph 1 reads as follows:
8A (1) No person shall, with intent to excite or promote ill will or hostility against any section of the public distinguished by colour, race or ...
With the departure yesterday of the animals imported to the Island for the Animal Extravaganza circus, there will presumably be a cessation in hostilities in the debate.
But it seems almost certain that the war will continue until there is a resoluti...
The supply of housing in Bermuda is being squeezed at both ends of the property scale by guest workers ? making the problem worse for Bermudians seeking their own home.
Housing Minister David Burch said it had long been the case that well-paid guest ...
DATE: May 31, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Scott Neil
2005 Young Reinsurance Person Of The Year Meredith Head is encouraging young Bermudians to strive towards excellence and embrace opportunities.
Ms Head, vice president underwriting of Partner Reinsurance Limited, has carved out a successful path in t...
He arrived on the Island in a flurry of controversy just over two years ago as the second non-Bermudian President of Bermuda College.
Since then, Vietnam veteran Dr. Charles Green says he has been making quiet but steady progress to improve the educa...
DATE: May 29, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sam Strangeways
Spectators at the final Animal Extravaganza show in St. George?s were last night in agreement that the controversial event had been worthwhile and they were satisfied that the animals were being treated well.
After three sell-out days, one of the sho...
DATE: May 29, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Scott Neil
