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Government unveils legislation to decriminalise cannabis for medical, research and religious use
August 25, 2023
Government unveils legislation to decriminalise cannabis for medical, research and religious use
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Government yesterday unveiled a compendium of legislation that seeks to decriminalize cannabis for medical, research and religious use. The legislative suite comprises 11 bills, with the central component being the Cannabis Bill of 2023. This bill establishes a framework for local cannabis production to meet medical needs, create economic opportunities, and regulate [...
FirstCare Medical Plan expands member benefits beyond healthcare, Launches FirstCare Rewards
March 10, 2021
FirstCare Medical Plan expands member benefits beyond healthcare, Launches FirstCare Rewards
Since 2009, Firstcare Medical Plan has provided thousands of members access to free private doctor visits and a suite of primary healthcare discounts and benefits in New Providence and Grand Bahama. Today, the company announces the launch of FirstCare Rewards, a rewards program that offers all members benefits and discounts at more than 20 local and international merchants.
By showing their Fi...
Medical teams are ready as vaccinations begin
March 17, 2021
Medical teams are ready as vaccinations begin
AMID growing concerns over the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in some European countries, Health Minister Renward Wells has stressed that if any Bahamian were to experience negative post vaccination side effects, the government will respond "immediately".
March 17, 2021
UPDATED: Medical teams are ready as vaccinations begin
AMID growing concerns over the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in some European countries, Health Minister Renward Wells has stressed that if any Bahamian were to experience negative post vaccination side effects, the government will respond "immediately".
PM: ABORTION IS PERSONAL CHOICE - In the case of rape it's a 'medical matter' Davis 'would have to consider'
August 23, 2023
PM: ABORTION IS PERSONAL CHOICE - In the case of rape it's a 'medical matter' Davis 'would have to consider'
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said he believes abortion is a personal choice.
October 18, 2010
Haiti-bound medical supplies lost as cargo ship sinks in the Bahamas
KEY WEST, Fla. -- (AP) A Canadian missionary says a cargo ship that sank in
the Bahamas was loaded with medical supplies and relief aid for a
Haitian mountain village.
The Mystic capsized and broke into pieces in rough seas Oct. 7 in the Cay Sal Bank, Bahamas.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 10 crew members and a dog who abandoned ship in two lifeboats.
Keith Toews of Ontario told the Key West C...
Medical tourism has landed in the Bahamas
August 10, 2010
Medical tourism has landed in the Bahamas
By David F Allen Jr
IN what may be the first approval of its kind, Bahamas Law Chambers has successfully obtained approval from the Bahamas Investment Authority for a multinational company to operate a medical facility in The Bahamas.
The multinational company will service clients traveling to The Bahamas for medicine and treatment at the medical facility.
Medical tourism is a central feature o...
August 11, 2010
Medical tourism operator Ibocure given thumbs up from ministries
By CHESTER ROBARDS
Business Reporter
crobards@tribunemedia.net
THE BAHAMAS Investment Authority (BIA) yesterday confirmed that it has given Miami-based medical tourism provider Ibocure a green light to operate in the Bahamas, with the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Health also throwing a thumbs-up at the idea, Tribune Business can reveal.
While details are sketchy about Ibocure, which...
August 15, 2010
Medical tourism needs Bahamian investors to help industry grow
By CHESTER ROBARDS
Business Reporter
crobards@tribunemedia.net
MEDICAL tourism needs Bahamian investors to help the industry grow and keep the wealth that can be made in the country, the chief of the medical pavilion told Tribune Business yesterday.
Dr Conville Brown said the country can benefit greatly from medical tourism, however, it will take Bahamian investors to make it pay off for the B...
Doctors target medical tourism
August 28, 2010
Doctors target medical tourism
By JAMMAL SMITH
Guardian Business Reporter
jammal@nasguard.com
Another offering has been made available to locals and medical tourists with Doctors Hospital announcing the addition of a cancer treatment procedure that has not been approved in the U.S., but given the green light in this country.
The High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, has been added to the hospital's portfolio which will provide tr...
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