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‘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

Health Ministry Statement: Tobacco Control Act

The Tobacco Control Act 2015 is intended to make smoking less available and attractive to children the Ministry said, with the Minister of Health, Seniors and Health, Jeanne Atherden saying that “Bermuda is years behind other jurisdictions” when it comes to implementing obligations to the World Health Organization [WHO] Framework Convention... Read more of this article

‘STEPS To A Well Bermuda’ Tobacco Fact Sheet

The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment released the STEPS to a Well Bermuda Tobacco Fact Sheet highlighting tobacco use in Bermuda. Last week, Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment, Jeanne Atherden announced the release of the STEPS Fact Sheet to be followed by a series of Fact Sheets on health related issues such as tobacco use, alcohol... Read more of this article

For Sale: Cigar Churchill Smoked In Bermuda

A cigar that Winston Churchill smoked during a Cold War conference in Bermuda up for sale at PFC Auctions in Guernsey, with reports suggesting that it may fetch up to £3,000 [$4,900]. The Bermuda meeting was held in December 1953, with Britain’s Prime Minister Winston Churchill, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower and French Premier Joseph Laniel... Read more of this article

Hamilton Princess Offers ‘Cigar Experience’

Beginning Thursday, September 11, cigar lovers will have a new spot to relax, sip and sample at Indulge – A Cigar Experience at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Indulge, a new weekly event at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess, will take place on Thursday nights from 8pm to 10pm, starting on September 11. Featuring live jazz and set on the new Princess... Read more of this article