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QC student Cherkadin sets BGCSE record
QC student Cherkadin sets BGCSE record
The 16-year-old Queen's College student who achieved the top results in this year's Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations, and the most BGCSEs achieved at one time in the 30-year history of the exams, wants other young men to know that they can achieve great things once they have the drive to accomplish ...
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Global health ministers agree on instrument to battle CNCDs
Global Health Ministers reached agreement on a public health policy instrument for tackling one of the world?s fastest growing, most costly and alarming health problems ? chronic, non-communicable diseases - during the 63rd World Health Assembly (WHA) held in Geneva, Switzerland
CRAIG DOUGLAS EDWARDS
CRAIG DOUGLAS EDWARDS
Funeral Service for MR. CRAIG DOUGLAS EDWARDS, age 53 of #14 Ofsprey Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Abraham's Bay, Mayaguana will be held on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Jubilee Cathedral, Cathedral Boulevard, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Michael and Chevonne Francis. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama ...
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Health Minister Explains the Recurrent Budget Allocation of the Ministry
The Minister of Health the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville said in the 2023/24 Budget, the Ministry has a total recurrent budget allocation of $348,049,484.
Scotiabank shows heart
Scotiabank shows heart
Scotiabank is spreading love to children with cardiovascular disease by sponsoring the Heart Ball. Ninety-seven percent of every dollar raised at the event directly impacts young persons with congenital heart abnormalities...
Common injuries in tennis
Common injuries in tennis
Tennis has many proven health benefits, such as improving cardiovascular fitness, balance, motor control, hand-eye coordination, bone strength, and flexibility. While not as high-impact as some other sports, tennis still comes with injury risks at all skill levels, from beginners to professionals. In addition to [...]
Dr. Sands Encourages Personal Responsibility for Good Health
Bahamians need to make healthier choices, the country?s total health expenditure is ranked among the top five in the Caribbean and Latin America, said Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands, during the official opening of World Health Month at the Rand Memorial Hospital on Thursday, April 12...
Mobility and Fitness being promoted to reduce Obesity, Alzheimer's and Dementia in the elderly at the annual Sandilands Hospital Push-A-Thon
Dr. Indira Grimes, Consultant in the Geriatrics Hospital, Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre recently appeared on the Guardian Radio Talk Show Connected with host Lester Cox...
Thyroid Disorders Commonly Underdiagnosed, Putting Patients at Risk for Various Diseases
Thyroid Disorders Commonly Underdiagnosed, Putting Patients at Risk for Various Diseases
Cleveland Clinic Florida Details New Advanced Screening, Treatment Options
25 percent of Bahamians between the ages of 12 and 65 have smoked
Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands said findings from the 2017 National Household Drug Survey revealed that 25 percent of Bahamians between the ages of 12 and 65 years have at some point smoked, with males smoking about a four times higher rate than females.