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Woman Pleads Not Guilty: Death Of 18-Month-Old
56-year-old Jennifer Franks pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of 18-month-old Nasir Burgess in this morning’s [June 1] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment Session. Ms Franks was released on bail, and will stand trial in October. On Friday 9th September 2011 the toddler was at a residential day care facility when he was found in an unresponsive... Read more of this article
Woman Charged: Death Of 18 Month Old Baby
57-year-old Jennifer Franks sat quietly in the prisoner’s enclosure in this morning’s [Mar.23] Plea Court before standing and hearing the indictable charge of unlawfully killing an infant, Nasir Burgess, on September 9th 2011 read out to her. Because the charge is indictable, it can only be tried in the Supreme Court and Ms Franks must return to... Read more of this article
Two Leap Day Babies Born Yesterday
Bermuda welcomed two Leap Day babies this year, with two baby boys born yesterday [Feb.29], at King Edward Memorial Hospital. Born on the most elusive day on the entire calendar, the little boys will only get to ‘officially’ celebrate their first birthday on February 29, 2016 — when they are four. But Leap Year babies are considered... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Baby Boutique Opens
Saturday [Jan.21] was the grand opening of the Heaven Sent Baby Boutique, a new store focusing on providing all the essential needs for newborns and toddlers. Located at 5 Elliot Street in Hamilton [right next door to Wee Care Pediatrics] the store offers “gently used items catering to every budget.” “Every season a child needs new... Read more of this article
Chewstick: New Ricki Lake Childbirth Film
As part of Chewstick’s BlockDocs movie nights, the Doulas of Bermuda are proud to present a screening of “Down on The Farm: Conversations with Legendary Midwife Ina May Gaskin.” The film will be screened on Thursday [Dec. 1] at 6.30pm at Chewstick’s Neo-Griot Lounge & Cafe’ on the corner of Court and Elliot Streets This documentary... Read more of this article
2-Yr-Old Recovering After Emergency
A 2-year-old girl is recovering in hospital after she stopped breathing this past Friday. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:30pm on Friday, police and first responders attended a reported medical emergency on Middle Road in Devonshire near the junction with Vesey Street in the vicinity of Belvin’s Variety.” “It appears that a... Read more of this article
Baby’s Death Was “Not Natural Causes”
The Police have confirmed that the death earlier this month of an 18 month old baby was “not through natural causes,” declining to give further information as the investigation is ongoing. On Friday 9th September the toddler was at a residential day care facility when he was found in an unresponsive state. He was rushed to King Edward VII... Read more of this article
Police Investigate: Death of 18 Month Old Baby
The police are investigating the “sudden death” of an 18-month-old boy who was found in an “unresponsive state” at a day care facility this past Friday [Sept.9]. The police said an autopsy has been carried out by a specialist pediatric forensic pathologist from Canada. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
August: Breastfeeding Awareness Month.
Minister of Health Zane De Silva today presented ‘Breastfeeding Guidelines for Healthy Infants to healthcare professionals on behalf of the Department of Health, Well Bermuda, Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) and La Leche League (LLL). Coinciding with Breastfeeding Awareness Month, which is celebrated globally in August, the presentation of these... Read more of this article
Bermuda-Born Man Has ‘Stateless’ Child
A man born in Bermuda to Canadian parents was not aware his Belgium-born child would be stateless until after her birth. The 16-month old baby is not a citizen of any country, and is effectively without a nationality. Ian Goldring, 43, was born in Bermuda where his Canadian father was working as an accountant, however cannot pass on his Canadian citizenship... Read more of this article
CMN Donation Towards Infant Warming Cart Scale
CMN recently made a donation to the Bermuda Hospitals Board towards the purchase of a new infant warming cart scale which will be used at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The new warming scale will help protect newborn babies against sudden heat loss and ensure that they are comfortable while being weighed for the first time. For over 10 years,... Read more of this article
Product Recall: Similac Powder Infant Formulas
The Department of Health today [Sept 23] confirmed that Bermuda is included in the list of countries affected by the Similac powder infant formulas that have been recalled by the US manufacturer. The recall was initiated due to the possibility of the presence of beetle parts in the product. A Health spokesperson said that it is likely that some of the... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank: Free Silver Piggy Banks
As part of an effort to help children learn the importance of saving, the Bank of Butterfield has been providing a complementary piggy bank to each child born at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital since May 2010. Whilst still in the hospital, new mothers are provided with a card that allows them to visit any Butterfield Banking Centre in Bermuda to... Read more of this article
Breastfed Baby Photo Exhibit Opens
At the opening of the Breastfed Baby Photo Exhibit last night [Aug 13] Health Minister Walter Roban told the audience the exhibition celebrates children, families and art, but also generates excitement around ways to improve health and wellness of families. “This event draws attention to what is possible when we do what is right for our children.... Read more of this article
Breastfeeding Month: Increase Island’s Rates
The Department of Health, Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) and La Leche League (LLL) will mark World Breastfeeding Month throughout August. The three organizations have been working together over the past year to increase breastfeeding rates in our community, which are currently very low. The World Health Organization and healthcare professionals in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Car Baby Dad: Drunk People Offering Advice
Ian Thompson gave an interview today to the UK press saying it was amazing but terrifying to “deliver your son on the back seat on Bermuda’s busiest street on a Saturday evening while people spilling out of the bars offered advice“, going on to say “passers-by were unbelievably helpful, but mostly drunk“. Mr Thompson... Read more of this article
