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Christmas Baby: Saunto Lorenzo Wilson
One family in Bermuda received a super special Christmas gift today [Dec 25], with Saunto Lorenzo Wilson born just after 11.00am to parents Savanna Ramotar and Khyren Wilson. Savanna said, “Everyone is happy he is here. A lot of people said he would be a Christmas baby. He is definitely a blessing.” Mom Savanna Ramotar and baby Saunto with BHB midwife... Read more of this article
Extend Maternity Leave, Provide Paternity Leave
A Bill that will provide for vacation leave after the first six months of continuous employment, extend the maternity leave time, and provide for paternity leave recently passed in the House of Assembly. The Bill’s explanatory memorandum said it “provides that an employee who has completed the first six months of continuous employment shall... Read more of this article
New Parents Welcome Baby During Hurricane
Last night was a night to remember for many of us, but none more so than Collice Washington and Paul Morris, with the couple welcoming their new baby into the world during the hurricane. Maya Collice Julia-Lynn Morris was due on Tuesday 17 September but mother Collice Washington went into labour in the wee hours of Wednesday morning and Maya was born... Read more of this article
Bundles Of Joy: Seven Babies Born In 24 Hours
It was an unusually busy time at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital earlier this week, but all for a good reason – as seven babies were born in only 24 hours. “It was a brisk day in the labour and delivery rooms as seven babies were born within 24 hours,” says Lisa Blyden, clinical manager of Maternity and Special Care Baby Unit. Bermuda Hospitals... Read more of this article
Bermuda Welcomes First Baby Of 2019
The island has welcomed the first baby of the year, with a baby girl making her grand debut into the world at 4.02am this morning [Jan 1]. A Bermuda Hospital Board spokesperson said, “The first baby of 2019 was born this morning at 4:02 am. The baby girl weighed 7lbs 0.8oz.” Related Stories Bermuda Welcomes First Babies Of 2020 Bermuda Welcomes... Read more of this article
Book Launch Event For ‘Home Birth Movement’
The Lotus Integrated Health and Wellness Studio is getting set to host a book launch and signing event for a book by Sophia Cannonier titled The Home Birth Movement on Tuesday, December 18 from 6.00pm to 7.30pm at Bermuda National Library. A Facebook page for the event said, “This event is free and is intended as a way to raise public awareness about... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Closure Of Daycare Facility
[Updated] Minister of Social Development and Sports Michael Weeks is holding a press conference this afternoon [Oct 30], with the Ministry saying the press conference is “regarding an incident involving a daycare facility.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has... Read more of this article
Video: Adara’s Work With Newborns In Uganda
The Adara Group, established in Bermuda in 1998, has released a video on its expanding work in newborn health in Central Uganda, with the video featuring the voices of Ugandan nurses. “For 20 years, the Adara Group have worked alongside Kiwoko Hospital, a remote hospital in Uganda where more than 10 million people live in poverty. Much of this work... Read more of this article
Video: Gun Salute Celebrates New Royal Baby
This evening, the Royal Bermuda Regiment fired a Gun Salute to commemorate the Royal Birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child. The royal baby, who was born yesterday, is fifth in line to the British throne, after grandfather Prince Charles, father Prince William and two siblings. The newest addition to the royal family is a younger... Read more of this article
Gun Salute To Mark The New Royal Baby
[Updated] Governor John Rankin has “commanded that a Gun Salute [GS] be fired to commemorate the Royal Birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child,” the Government confirmed this evening. “The salute will take place on Tuesday, 24 April 2018 at Albouy’s Point. “The Gun Salute will involve the firing of a single... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 3-Month-Old Baby
Police and first responders received a report of an unresponsive infant at a Pembroke residence this afternoon, and they confirm the very sad news that the 3 month old baby has died. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:30pm today [March 19th] police and first responders received a report of an unresponsive infant at a Swansbay Hill, Pembroke residence. “Details... Read more of this article
‘Penny & Drum’ Online Baby Boutique Opens
Bermudian Ilona Perry has spent the last ten years in various roles within the entertainment industry in Los Angeles and Montreal including that of screenwriter, location scout, actress, and producer. Her latest project is just as creative, but also utilizes her business sense. Starting January 6th she launched an online baby boutique that leans toward... Read more of this article
Baby Kee-Ijah Bailey ‘Doing Well’ In Toronto
[Written by Don Burgess] Baby Kee-Ijah Bailey is growing and getting better at the Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. Her mother, Elisha Joell, wanted to thank the public for all the donations and prayers for her newborn. Baby Kee-Ijah was born prematurely on Christmas Day with underdeveloped lungs and had to travel via air ambulance to Toronto to get... Read more of this article
Bermuda Welcomes First Baby Of 2018
Marking the first baby born in Bermuda in 2018, Mari Saige Ann Hayward was born at 2.51am on New Year’s Day to parents Olivia Joell and Maxwell Hayward. A BHB spokesperson said, “Bermuda has welcomed the first baby of 2018! Mari Saige Ann Hayward was born in the KEMH Maternity Department at 2:51am, weighing 8lbs and 3oz to parents Olivia Joell and... Read more of this article
Christmas Baby To Receive Care In Toronto
[Written by Don Burgess] Two siblings can hardly wait for their preemie sister comes home from Canada so they can hug her. Kee-Ijah Bailey was born prematurely on Christmas Day, and she and her mother, Elisha Joell, will travel via air ambulance to the Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto to receive emergency medical care. Ms Joell told Bernews to have a... Read more of this article
Christmas Baby: Couple Welcome Drue Trott
One local family got an extra special Christmas gift this year, when Drue Trott made her grand debut into the world at 12:25am this morning [Dec 25] weighing 6lbs 14oz. The daughter of Anthonea DeSilva and Rodney Trott of Devonshire, Drue has two older brothers, one ten years old and the other five. The couple said they did not know the sex of the... Read more of this article