Tall Ship Seeks Doctor For UK Voyage
April 9, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
Tall Ships Bermuda has been advised that The Jubilee Sailing Trust [JST] vessel “Tenacious” is in urgent need of a doctor for a transatlantic voyage from Bermuda to Southampton, England. The Tall Ship will be arriving in Bermuda from the Caribbean at the weekend and departing on Monday 16 April 2012. The voyage to Southampton [...]
Photos: Walking Expo Encourages Active Lifestyle
April 5, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
The Walking Expo was held on Tuesday [Apr.3], with Health Minister Zane DeSilva officially opening the event on the front steps of City Hall . Various retailers, health clubs, and walking & running clubs that are in Bermuda had tables loaded with information and products for persons wishing to be active and to live a [...]
Video: Minister Opens Walking Expo At City Hall
April 4, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
As part of Public Health Week activities, Health Minister Zane DeSilva yesterday [Apr.3] officially opened The Walking Expo at City Hall. The purpose of the Walking Expo was to highlight the various retailers, health clubs, and walking & running clubs that are in Bermuda for persons wishing to be active and to live a healthier [...]
Hiscox: Small Business Stress Factors
April 3, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
Small businesses, the lifeblood of the US economy, have literally carried the stresses and strains of the world on their backs since the beginning of the recession, according to a new small business survey from Bermuda-based Hiscox, the first and only insurer to enable small businesses to purchase business insurance direct and online in real-time. [...]
Photos: Argus Healthy Living Expo
March 31, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
The Argus Group, in partnership with the Department of Health and Bermuda Hospitals Board, today [Mar.31] hosted the Argus Healthy Living Expo at CedarBridge Academy from 10am until 3pm. The event got off to a lively start with a jump rope showcase by Northland Skippers, who were joined by Minister of Health Zane DeSilva and [...]
Healthcare Reform Subject Of XL Forum
March 29, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
Healthcare reform, one of the hottest topics in Bermuda and definitely this week in the US where the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of the Obama administration’s landmark Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, dominated the agenda at a forum held recently by XL Insurance (Bermuda) Ltd. During [...]
IronHealth Teams With Reputation Partners
March 29, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
IronHealth, the specialty health care division of Bermuda re/insurer Ironshore Inc., yesterday [Mar.28] announced a partnership with Reputation Partners L.L.C. to offer its risk management services for financial and operational health care crises. The corporate communications consultancy will be considered a preferred vendor for IronHealth clients, which means they can receive discounted rates, Ironshore said [...]
Two-Day Fitness Camp With WBFF Champion
March 29, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
Chady Dunmore — a two-time pro Bikini World Champion and Fitness Cover model — is coming to Bermuda to present at Fitness Bay Resort’s 2-Day Fitness Camp at the Southampton Fairmont on May 25th and 26th. The fitness camp is open to anyone looking to get inspired and learn about diet, exercise, nutrition, food supplements [...]
Health Care Providers Object To Legislation
March 28, 2012 by Bernews · 12 Comments
The Bermuda Medical Society in collaboration with Bermuda Dental Association released a statement in reference to the new ‘upfront payments’ legislation, saying the Minister claims the Bill has full support from health care providers, but they have emails from more than 30 health care providers who, while supporting the elimination of upfront payments, do not support [...]
Upcoming: Special Needs Reception
March 28, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
The Schools to Know organisation is inviting Bermudian parents to come and mingle at a Special Needs Reception spotlighting ten specialised US programmes serving teens with special needs including school failure or avoidance, behavioural issues, learning disabilities, substance abuse and a variety of psychiatric diagnoses. The event is being held next Wednesday [Apr. 4] from [...]
