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Department Investigates Wheelchair Accessibility
The Department of Planning is investigating after a video circulated on social media showing a newly opened restaurant without wheelchair access. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Planning is aware of a video circulating on social media regarding a newly opened restaurant that lacks wheelchair accessibility. The Department of... Read more of this article
Video: Govt On MOU For Medical Facility
[Updating] Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt is holding a press conference this morning [Aug 14]. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: Further details to come but as a super brief summary for now, it was announced that an MOU has been signed with Medical Concepts Consulting Management... Read more of this article
Health Ministry Launches Diabetes Care Survey
The Ministry of Health is inviting residents who have received care for Type I or Type II Diabetes to take part in the Diabetes Patient Care Survey. A Government spokesperson said, “The Diabetes Patient Care Survey will launch on Wednesday 13 August 2025. All responses must be submitted by Wednesday 10 September 2025. The Survey can be accessed through... Read more of this article
Lovett Helping People Who Stutter Defeat It
Bermuda resident Lee Lovett has co-written a new book offering a fresh, practical approach to supporting people who stutter, blending clinical insight with coaching expertise. Mr Lovett knows first-hand how deeply stuttering can affect quality of life, relationships, and career prospects. A successful speaker, attorney, and businessman, he battled... Read more of this article
BHB Advises Of Road Closure On Thursday
Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that the road on the KEMH campus that connects Berry Hill and Point Finger Roads will not be accessible as a through road on the morning of Thursday 14 August, from about 7:30am through to about noon. A spokesperson said, “The road will be blocked near the Orthopaedic [Fracture] Clinic entrance [the old Emergency... Read more of this article
Column: Cunningham On Healthcare, Costs, More
[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Victoria Cunningham] Lack of transparency in Bermuda’s healthcare system is no longer just an administrative oversight, it’s a breach of public trust. When nearly $1 billion of taxpayer money has flowed into our hospital since the introduction of block grant funding in 2019, Bermudians have every right to demand... Read more of this article
Nicola MacDougall Joins Open Airways
Open Airways announced that Nicola MacDougall has joined the team as an Asthma and COPD Educator, bringing over 17 years of clinical experience and a long history of volunteer service to the organization. A spokesperson said, “Nicola has been ‘unofficially’ part of the Open Airways team for many years as she has served in the volunteer capacity,... Read more of this article
Column: Rawlins On Kids, Screens & More
[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] These days, screen time is a parenting battleground and many of us are caught in the middle, unsure of how much is too much, what’s “good” tech, or how to keep up with ever-changing social media trends. For parents and caregivers in Bermuda, the struggle isn’t just global, it’s right here in our... Read more of this article
Interested In Serving On Youth Advisory Board?
Applications are open for Bermudian students aged 14-18 to serve on the Youth Advisory Board to help shape mental health reform in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Youth Mental Health Plan Team 2027 is inviting you to apply to join the Youth Advisory Board [YAB] to shape youth mental health in Bermuda. The YAB will play a central role in enhancing... Read more of this article
Nurses Association Awards Three Scholarships
The Bermuda Nurses Association [BNA] announced that scholarships have been awarded to Kiante Smith, Mishale Corday and Dasha Caines. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Nurses Association [BNA] is proud to announce that scholarships have been awarded to three deserving individuals: aspiring nurses Kiante Smith and Mishale Corday, and current Diabetes... Read more of this article
Lamb Foggo Open For Cup Match Holiday
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is advising the public that the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] will be open over the Cup Match holiday. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today advises that the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre will open over the public holidays. “The hours of operation will be from noon to 8pm on Emancipation... Read more of this article
Health Ministry Awards Grants To Organisations
The Ministry of Health has announced grant funding for various organisations and initiatives in the 2024/25 fiscal year. A Government spokesperson said, “Increasing funding for mental health services was a commitment outlined in the 2025 Throne Speech. This commitment reflects the Ministry of Health’s ongoing efforts to promote mental wellness,... Read more of this article
