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‘Alarming Rise In Vaping Among Young People’
“The alarming rise in vaping among young people and the associated risks is a concerning public health issue,” warned Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “We have noticed how accessible e-cigarettes and similar devices are in our community and are warning parents and guardians that vaping is unsafe and has a detrimental impact on young people’s... Read more of this article
Vaping Related Diseases Increase In USA
[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda’s Health Ministry has urged residents to consider not using e-cigarettes after vaping-related lung diseases increased 52% in the United States. The Center for Disease Control [CDC] released statistics that there are now 805 reported vaping-related lung cases with 13 deaths. The number of people reporting problems jumped... Read more of this article
No Nicotine Or Tobacco In Confiscated Devices
The “e-cigarette type devices” that were confiscated at two schools on April 10th “do not contain any nicotine, tobacco or other controlled substance,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “After conducting further inquiries, it has been determined that the specific e-cigarette type devices confiscated from Dellwood... Read more of this article
Police Probe Alleged E-Cigarette Sales At Schools
Police attended both Dellwood and CedarBridge yesterday after school officials “reported confiscating a quantity of e-cigarette type devices that were allegedly being sold by one student at each school to their respective peers.” Police Statement A police spokesperson said, “Police officers attended Dellwood Middle School and CedarBridge... Read more of this article
Inmate Complains About Smoking Ban In Prison
An inmate complained to the Ombudsman’s office about the smoking ban in prison, however the office declined to act on the complaint, noting that the smoking ban had been implemented nearly seven years before the inmate lodged the complaint. This is according to the recently released Ombudsman report which said, “An inmate wrote to our Office... Read more of this article
Anti-Smoking Program To Visit Bermuda Again
BF&M and Open Airways have revealed that Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking program will once again be making a stop in Bermuda, with the seminar to take place on January 7. The program promises to help participants to quit smoking with “no will power, no withdrawal, and no weight gain.” A spokesperson said, “Over the past 30 years... Read more of this article
Tobacco Act: New Smoking Ban Now In Effect
Effective August 1st, there is a ban on smoking — including e-cigarettes — both inside and anywhere outside certain government premises, including health care facilities, residential care facilities, educational, daycare and preschool facilities, plus the bus and ferry terminals. A Health Ministry spokesperson said, “On 31 July, 2016... Read more of this article
No Smoking On BHB Grounds Effective August 1
“No smoking will be allowed anywhere on the grounds of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital or the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre,” the BHB said, as “starting Monday 1 August 2016 it will be an offence to smoke anywhere on these properties.” “The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is collaborating with the Ministry of Health... Read more of this article
BHB Quit Smart Smoking Cessation Programme
Cigarette smoking is a preventable obstacle to good health, and when you quit smoking, you significantly reduce your risks of developing a myriad of illnesses, including lung and heart disease. As part of recognizing World Asthma Week, the Bermuda Hospitals Board is reminding the public they offer a programme to help those who want to quit the habit.... Read more of this article
Bermuda Airport Smoking Lounge Closed Down
The smoking lounge at the airport has been closed effective April 1st, with the Ministry saying the lounge has now “been decommissioned” however “smoking continues to be permitted at designated outdoor areas.” In explaining why it was closed, the Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport told Bernews, “In 2005, legislation... Read more of this article
‘Discuss Solutions To Make Bill More Effective’
“We applaud the Minister for recognizing the weakness in the policy, and I look forward to meeting with her in the days ahead to discuss amendments and solutions that will make this bill more effective,” Shadow Minister of Health and Community Affairs Michael Weeks said today. Mr Weeks statement follows after the debate in the House of Assembly... Read more of this article
Government Delays Tobacco Control Legislation
Following an extensive debate in the House of Assembly on Friday [Dec 4], Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment Jeanne Atherden said she would “rise and report” on the Tobacco Control Act 2015, which means the legislation will be delayed. The Bill seeks to make a number of changes including, but not limited to, prohibiting the sale... Read more of this article
