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2011 Health Survey of Adults
[Updated with video] The Health Survey of Adults in Bermuda 2011 was released today [Oct.11], suggesting the prevalence of such chronic problems as high blood cholesterol and diabetes gas remained largely unchanged since the last major report five years ago. In July 2011 the Bermuda Health Council and the Ministry of Health commissioned local research... Read more of this article
PLP: Stanley Lowe Replaced By Zane DeSilva
[Updated] Becoming the third incumbent MP to be replaced in 24 hours, veteran MP Stanley Lowe [pictured] will not stand again in his Southampton constituency, with the branch selecting Zane DeSilva to be their candidate in the next general election. Mr DeSilva, who presently serves as Health Minister, beat out former National Security Minister Lt.... Read more of this article
Not Guilty Plea: Threatening Minister DeSilva
This morning [Aug.4] 51-year-old Richard Foggo appeared in Magistrates Court, and was charged with threatening behaviour and threatening words. He pleaded not guilty on both counts. The incident is said to have occurred August 2nd at the Cabinet Office, with the alleged threats made against Minister of Health Zane DeSilva. Mr Foggo got bail in the... Read more of this article
Man Arrested For Threatening Health Minister
[Updated with video] This afternoon [Aug. 2] a man was arrested at the Cabinet Office on Front Street for allegedly threatening Minister of Health Zane DeSilva. A police spokesperson said, “At approx 3.20pm today, Police responded to a reported disturbance at the Cabinet Office.” “On their arrival, it was alleged that a 51 year male... Read more of this article
Ministerial Statement: Budget & Staffing at MAWI
Minister of Health Zane Desilva delivered a statement this morning [July 22] in the House of Assembly about the budget and staffing at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute. The statement follows in full below: Mr. Speaker, there has been some speculation and comment in the media over recent days about the impact of budget reductions on services at the... Read more of this article
OBA Calls For Apology, DeSilva Apologizes
[Updated] Michael Fahy, Chairman of the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA], has called for “the Premier to have Mr. DeSilva issue a public apology to Bermuda’s Jewish community.” During the debate in the House of Assembly this past Friday [June 17], Health Minister Zane DeSilva accused OBA Shadow Minister Bob Richards of “Jewing down.”... Read more of this article
Minister Uses Wheelchair To Gain Insight
Earlier today [Apr.20] Minister of Health Zane DeSilva conducted a tour of Hamilton using both a manual wheelchair and then a mobility scooter with NOSPC Accessibility Officer Keith Simmons – a wheelchair user himself – to gain insight into the lives and challenges of those with physically disabilities in Bermuda. National Office for Seniors and... Read more of this article
Videos & Photos: PLP Southampton Clean Up
This morning [Apr.16] Lt Col David Burch and Minister Zane DeSilva hosted the ”Spring Clean Up’, which was sponsored by the PLP Southampton East Constituency 29 and Southampton East Central Constituency 30. The Colonel and the Minister joined with others in working to remove trash and debris, cut back shrubbery, sweep the streets and more. —– The... Read more of this article
Minister Announces Public Health Week
The Minister of Health Zane DeSilva announced that today [Apr 4] is the start of Public Health Week. This year Public Health Week will be celebrated from April 4th to 8th, with World Health Day being recognized on April 7th. Pictured below is the Minister together with Department of Health mascot ‘Bermy Germy’ and members of the Department of Health. Minister... Read more of this article
Health Budget Down 5% to $172.2 Million
The Ministry of Health received the largest percentage of funding in the 2011/12 Budget, with approximately 15.9% of estimated expenditure going towards the Health Ministry. The budget allocated the Health Ministry a total of $172.2 million in current account funding in this year’s budget, which is a reduction of 5% from last year. Health Minister... Read more of this article
Health Minister Encourages Cholesterol Checks
This week Health Minister Zane DeSilva paid a visit to the Cardiac Outreach, Renewal and Education Center CORE, located on Chancery Lane, to have his Cholesterol levels checked, in a bid to encourage others to do the same. “With February designated as Heart Month I wanted to do something which would encourage people to be aware of their heart health,”... Read more of this article
Continuing Care Unit Celebrates Valentine’s
Yesterday [Feb 14] Health Minister Zane DeSilva attended the Continuing Care Unit’s Annual Valentine’s Luncheon at King Edward Memorial Hospital. The luncheon is organised by CCU’s Activities Team, headed up by Capri Smith, which runs daily activities to improve the quality of life of hospital residents. The luncheon is a celebration of Valentine’s... Read more of this article
