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Jackson & Desilva On FutureCare
[Updated] This evening [Dec.4] Minister of Health Zane Desilva issued a statement in response to a statement by One Bermuda Alliance MP Louise Jackson. Mrs Jackson, the Opposition’s spokesperson on Seniors, said “Health Minister Zane DeSilva today on radio called me a liar over the lack of accurate written information about the benefits... Read more of this article
Health Minister Speaks On FutureCare
Speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday [Dec.2] Minister of Health Zane Desilva responded to Louise Jackson’s recent statements on FutureCare saying, “Although we applaud the tenacity and passion of our Honourable Member, yet again we have found that the research and fact gathering have been poor.” Speaking earlier this week, the... Read more of this article
World AIDS Day Proclamation Ceremony
Just before noon today [Dec.1] on steps of City Hall, Minister of Health Zane Desilva read the Official Proclamation to mark World AIDS Day. The theme for this year’s World AIDS Day 2011 is ‘Getting to Zero’and achieving three targets: Zero new HIV infections; Zero discrimination; and Zero AIDS-related deaths. From 1982 to 2010, over 700... Read more of this article
Ministers: Accessibility Is Imperative
[Updated with video] While disabled Bermudians have made progress in the local workplace in recent years, new Government measures are intended to eliminate any remaining physical restrictions impeding their success. Minister of Youth, Families & Sports Glenn Blakeney today [Nov.30] said upcoming legislation was intended to ensure the island’s... Read more of this article
“Premier Needs To Make Statement”
OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said that Premier Paula Cox needs to make a statement to fully address the recent planning matters, as “the pattern of behaviour revealed by these three individuals calls into question not just personal motivations but also the system.” The PLP issued a statement in response saying, “As much as the OBA would... Read more of this article
Planning Appeals To Be “Reviewed Afresh”
Former Environment Minister Walter Roban’s decisions to allow Planning appeals by two fellow Cabinet Ministers to proceed have been declared void — because he had already left that portfolio before his Parliamentary colleagues had been notified. This evening the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy said although... Read more of this article
“Total Affront To Good Governance”
OBA Senator Michael Fahy spoke on the recent decision by Minister Roban to approve a planning appeal for a company owned by fellow Cabinet Minister Zane Desilva saying, “…it is the same dubious behaviour the country is sick of.” “The OBA is very much in favour of a comprehensive overhaul of Planning laws, rules and regulations... Read more of this article
Health Minister Applauds LCCA’s Work
Echoing sentiments expressed by the Governor in the recent Throne Speech, Health Minister Zane DeSilva yesterday [Nov. 15] encouraged Bermudians to support the Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association [LCCA] Overseas Medical Care Fund when they are reaching into their pockets to make charitable donations. The Health Minister said his Ministry works closely... Read more of this article
BEST Objection: Desilva’s Development
[Updated] The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] has spoken out against development plans for the Island Construction premises on Devonshire Marsh. Owned by Health Minister Zane DeSilva, BEST said Island Construction’s plans to build three warehouses on the marsh “would allow damaging construction to take place on lands... Read more of this article
Minister On Health Insurance Reform
Health Minister Zane DeSilva said no insured Bermudian should be denied medical treatment because they cannot afford upfront payments to care providers and reforms announced in the Throne Speech are intended to remedy the existing situation. At a briefing to expand on Health Ministry programmes for the coming legislative session unveiled in the Throne... Read more of this article
Health Minister Receives Flu Vaccine
This week the Department of Health began offering influenza immunization in the community through their annual programme “The Flu Express”. The Flu Express will enable people to drive to the designated sites and receive the flu vaccine while waiting in their car without getting out. The idea is that this will make it easier for some people to access... Read more of this article
Grandparents Saluted At Ceremony
On October 20th, Community Development Minister Michael Weeks and Health Minister Zane DeSilva saluted Bermuda’s senior citizens as they marked National Grandparents’ Day at a City Hall ceremony. Grandchildren across the island are being encouraged to get in touch with their grandparents to tell them how much they love them and to thank... Read more of this article
