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Psychiatric report requested for doctor convicted of rape
A judge on Thursday ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a medical doctor convicted of rape. Gerald Mark Forbes, who has lost a considerable amount of weight since his conviction on September 16, is on remand at the prison awaiting sentencing. Forbes claimed that he had consensual sex with the 20-year-old complainant on March 9, 2010 and ...
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UWI Bestows Honorary Doctor of Law Degree on Sandals Executive Chairman Adam Stewart for ‘Innovation and Creativity’ in Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy
In a ceremony befitting the region’s largest university honouring the region’s largest private employer, the University of the West Indies bestowed an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree on Sandals Resorts International Executive Chairman Adam Stewart November 5, calling him a ‘modern Renaissance man’ and lauding his ‘innovation and creativity’ in creating growth for the region.
Private makeovers: Doctor's goal is to empower women through cosmetic gynecology
As more women embrace cosmetic surgery, lifting butts and tucking tummies, a growing number are turning their attention to a more private part of their anatomy. The new "frontier" is vaginal rejuvenation. From front to back, inside and out, a woman can improve the look, feel and, most importantly, the functions of her genitalia. "When ...
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Doctors alarm at outsourcing plan
Doctors alarm at outsourcing plan
CONSULTANT physicians at the Princess Margaret Hospital are upset with government's proposed plan to "outsource" care to Doctors Hospital due to ward closures and renovations.
PMH physicians object to plan to outsource to Doctors
Consultants in Princess Margaret Hospital's (PMH) Department of Internal Medicine have expressed opposition to a proposed plan by PMH to outsource patients to Doctors Hospital West, asserting that there is "no reason to justify transfer" of patients through this costly exercise. "At the time of the writing of this feedback, the census of the Department ...
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Repairing a hernia: Abnormal bulge is common in both men and women says doctor
A hernia is the abnormal protrusion of an organ or part of an organ through the wall of its containing cavity. Hernias can occur anywhere in the body, but most commonly occur on the abdominal wall, mostly at the belly button (umbilicus). Hernias can also occur in the groin area with the incidence being higher in ...
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Doctor convicted of rape
Doctor convicted of rape
A Supreme Court jury on Friday, September 16, convicted Dr. Gerald Mark Forbes of the rape of a 20-year-old woman 12 years ago. The jury of seven women and one man deliberated for an hour and 20 minutes before returning with a 7-1 guilty verdict. Senior Justice Bernard Turner set a sentencing hearing for November 11 ...
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Closing arguments in doctor's rape case
Closing arguments in doctor's rape case
A prosecutor on Thursday took aim at the credibility of Dr. Gerald Forbes and urged jurors to convict him of the sexual assault of a woman 12 years ago. Forbes, 52, has pleaded not guilty to raping the 20-year-old woman at her workplace on March 9, 2010. Acting Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Cordell Frazier urged ...
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Doctor takes stand in his rape trial
Doctor takes stand in his rape trial
The trial of a doctor accused of rape took an about-face yesterday after he decided to testify in his defense. On Tuesday, Dr. Gerald Mark Forbes said that he will remain silent in the face of allegations that he raped a 20-year-old on March 9, 2010. However, he had a change of heart and took ...
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Queen under medical supervision as doctors are concerned for her health
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said.