Joining healthcare: new TCN's and pharmacy, emergency medical, and billing & coding technicians

The Public Hospitals Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness held a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 of the Public Hospitals Academy (PHA Academy) on Friday, November 28, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish Hall. Held under the theme, “Rising to the Challenge, Ready for the Call,” the 71 graduates came from Grand Bahama and New Providence.

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Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association honours women trailblazers at 2025 pharmacy summit

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association's 2025 Pharmacy Summit is being held from November 9 to 16 under the theme "Patient-Centered Care: Empowering Your Health Journey." The annual event brings together pharmacy professionals, educators, and industry partners for a week of continuing education, community service, and celebration of excellence in the field. This year, the [...]

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New Pharmacy is Now Open on Paradise Island in The Bahamas

A rapidly growing development around the top superyacht marina in The Bahamas has expanded its amenities again with the opening of a pharmacy right on Paradise Island.

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Bahamas Baptist University College officially launches nurse and pharmacy programmes

BAHAMAS Baptist University College (BBUC) officially launched its Licensed Practical Nursing and Bachelor of Pharmacy programmes on Monday.

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Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association says members not violating internet pharmacy rules

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association said it is in agreement with the Pharmacy Council's recent statement affirming that "internet pharmacy" is illegal in the Bahamas, noting that the online tools used by several member pharmacies do not constitute this practice. "In every case that the BPA has reviewed, the pharmacy requires the submission [...]

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New legislation has led to improvements in pharmacy profession

The enactment of key legislation last year by the Government of The Bahamas regulating the practice of pharmacy has led to improved practice standards and optimal patient outcomes, Minister of Health Dr the Hon Hubert A Minnis said.

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BPA urges Tribune to report pharmacy violators to police

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UPDATED: Police kill boy after Seagrape pharmacy armed robbery

A BRAZEN daytime robbery yesterday ended with police shooting one teenage suspect dead and apprehending two more after the trio, along with another armed man, allegedly tied up an employee, held customers at gunpoint and robbed the QVS Pharmacy in the Seagrape Shopping Plaza...

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Price control margins for pharmacies end today

The price control margins agreed to between the government and pharmacists to bring economic relief to Bahamians purchasing medications fall away as of today. Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association President Shantia McBride confirmed that individual pharmacies will now provide their own economic relief to customers as they see fit. In November, after weeks at loggerheads, pharmacists and ...
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PHA Pharmacies Resume Regular Hours

Effective immediately, the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) pharmacies, have resumed regular hours of operation.

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