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"Cruel rumours more painful than cancer "

July 10, 2012 Dear Sir, To those that this may concern, I, Paul Gregory Lindo was cruelly targeted with sick dirty rumours by a very troubled, jealous person. These rumours hurt me 100 times more than the cancer that is killing me. So my last messag...
Jul 31, 2012

"Six ways to stay cool at the game"

When the body overheats it can easily dehydrate and sun and heat stroke can quickly be the result. So while you’re outside enjoying this Cup Match weekend be mindful of keeping your body cool. Here are my six tips for you: 1) Stay out of direct sunli...
Jul 31, 2012

"Beating the heat"

While it’s always great to have a few extra days off from work, for many of us this also means time out of air conditioning. Don’t kid yourself, staying cool isn’t completely a luxury, it’s important for health reasons. Body & Soul focuses this week...
Jul 31, 2012

"Why Cup Match is not a place for babies"

I’ve got a nephew who will be a month old this week. Although his dad’s a real St George’s fan and his mom’s just as enthusiastic for Somerset, they won’t be taking him to the game. Why not? Well, although it would be so cute to dress him up in his...
Jul 31, 2012

"Should granny go to the game?"

Ageing is not an exact science, but our physical bodies do undergo significant changes as we get older. “The skin of the elderly is thinner and this makes them more susceptible to sun burn and sun stroke,” said Lauren Grant, matron of Lorraine Rest ...
Jul 31, 2012

"A Cup Match health quiz"

1) How often should you apply sunscreen to young children attending Cup Match? a) once for the whole day is fine b) you need only reapply it if the child gets wet and the cream washes off c) every two hours 2) How long should infants six month...
Jul 31, 2012
Other

"KEMH decision-making to be reviewed"

Bermuda Hospitals Board is to undergo a “clinical and corporate governance review” — with Ombudsman Arlene Brock providing comment on the final report. The board announced yesterday it was seeking bids from companies interested in conducting the inqu...
Jul 31, 2012
Other

"Child in ICU following traffic accident"

A seven-year-old is in hospital following a road traffic accident last night. The boy was on a pedal cycle near Langton Hill in Pembroke, when he was involved in a collision with a car around 7.15pm. Said a Police spokesman: "It appears that both veh...
Jul 30, 2012
Other

"Man found injured on ground"

Police found a 46-year-old man lying injured on the ground after an alleged assault in the Horseshoe Road/Horseshoe Lane area of Southampton. A spokesman said officers attended the scene around 10.55pm on Thursday. They found the injured man, who is ...
Jul 30, 2012
Editorials

"The cost of healthcare"

Healthcare is expensive and getting more so, according to a report issued last week. According to the national health accounts issued by the Bermuda Health Council, we spend $678 million on healthcare each year. That’s 10.8 percent of gross domestic ...
Jul 30, 2012

"‘Red’ epitomises St George’s spirit"

Louis (Red) DeSilva was his characteristically colourful and ebullient self as he stepped forward, not to be acknowledged as a cricketer of any consequence, but as an administrator who has been singular in his accomplishments keeping the Cup Match sp...
Jul 28, 2012
Health

"Health spending to soar to $1.7bn"

The Island’s rising cost of healthcare “may present challenges with respect to sustainability and affordability”, according to the latest National Health Accounts Report. However, Health Minister Zane DeSilva said Government was nonetheless in a good...
Jul 27, 2012
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