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Jennifer Attride-Stirling has been appointed to permanent secretary for Health, Seniors and Environment. “This is a really exciting opportunity and I’m deeply honoured to have been selected — I’m looking forward to bringing my energy and expertise to...

When I was little and went to birthday parties, along with pass-the-parcel and musical statues we played something called The Chocolate Game. We all sat in a circle and rolled a die; if you were lucky enough to roll a six, you would race to the midd...

An initiative to name and shame employers who fail to maintain their health insurance has already caused some employers to reactivate their policies. The Health Insurance Act 1970 requires employers to maintain an active health insurance policy for a...

An “astounding” three-quarters of Bermudians are obese or overweight, Health Minister Jeanne Atherden yesterday told legislators. Reporting the figures from the Steps to a Well Bermuda survey, Ms Atherden told the House of Assembly: “Regrettably, the...

Have you ever had one of those killer workout sessions in the gym where you busted out multiple sets of bicep curls, leg presses, leg extensions etc? Do you then wonder why you sometimes find that you have trouble lifting a heavy suitcase above your ...

Early detection and prevention is the key to tackling chronic kidney disease in Bermuda. Nephrologist Raphael Loutoby said that while chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise both locally and internationally, efforts could be made to address the i...

Suffering from back pain? Duane Pitt is someone you need to see. The Bermudian has been recognised as one of the top spine surgeons in the US because of the work he does out of his Scottsdale, Arizona practice, Desert Institute for Spine Disorders. A...

Traffic near the new Acute Care Wing will be reduced to a single late tomorrow afternoon as workers install a new well pump. According to a Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) spokeswoman, work is scheduled to begin tomorrow at 4pm and take between four an...

Sick leave for public workers and its impact on service remains under discussion, Premier Michael Dunkley said after revealing lengthy spells of sick leave taken by seven Police officers. “I have discussed this with the Commissioner and he, like othe...

A man who was shot at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club remained in critical condition in the intensive care unit of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital yesterday. The 40-year-old Hamilton Parish man was injured after the gunman walked into the building and op...

Throughout this week, Bermuda Hospitals Board has been handing out data and information about the services it provides, how it operates and how well it performs. “Know Your BHB!”, running in the lobbies of the new Acute Care Wing and General Wing of ...

A contractor involved in the construction of the new hospital wing has raised concerns about the standard of firestopping carried out on the project. Rammy Smith claims underqualified workers were used on certain parts of the new building to meet the...