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July 24, 2023
CFPWA urges government to reinstate insurance benefit for dependants of police officers

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA) has expressed its disappointment in the government's decision to not offer insurance coverage for the dependents of new recruits will impact the future of every law enforcement agency in the country. Government revealed the change back in May, noting that the country spends over [...]

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June 13, 2023
Attorney General's office begins medical insurance benefit enrollment; govt pledges to cover 80 percent

ATTORNEYS and Magistrates of the Office of the Attorney General will be provided with medical insurance, it was revealed yesterday.

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May 18, 2023
FNM deputy leader reaffirms criticisms of security branch's medical policy amendment.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright yesterday reiterated criticisms of government's decision to amend the medical insurance policy for security branch members, calling the move "shortsighted." Speaking on the issue during yesterday's Parliamentary session Cartwright said, "I still believe  it is shortsighted because when members of the Royal B...

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May 09, 2023
Munroe defends govt's decision on insurance for families of future uniformed officers

Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe yesterday defended the government's decision not to provide medical insurance coverage for dependents of members of the security branches who join after July 1, 2023, telling the Police Staff Association it is not a trade union and does not need to be consulted because the policy does not impact ...
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May 09, 2023
"BLATANT DISRESPECT": Police Staff Association rails government over insurance coverage

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Police Staff Association's President has blasted the government for what he has described as the "blatant disrespect" it continues to show towards law enforcement, arguing that the recent decision to now offer insurance coverage for the dependents of new recruits will impact the future of every law enforcement agency in the [...]

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May 05, 2023
Govt defends change to insurance coverage for security forces

The Ministry of National Security yesterday defended a recent Cabinet decision to amend the insurance coverage of members of the security branches, arguing that it was made after consideration of the financial implications on the government's budget.

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May 05, 2023
Government amending insurance coverage for security forces to cut $80 million annual spend

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The government is spending over $80 million a year on private insurance with the majority covering individuals who are not employees it was revealed yesterday, with the Ministry of National Security announcing that an amendment to the policy which provides medical insurance coverage to dependents of members of the security branches will come [...]

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January 16, 2017
Deepak Chopra shares six pillars to wellbeing

World renowned physician, noted author and public speaker Dr. Deepak Chopra prescribed a few simple remedies on Saturday to reduce the amount of chronic illnesses that plague the country during Atlantic Medical Insurance's wellness symposium, "A Morning with Deepak Chopra".
Hundreds turned out at the Atlantis Resort to hear from the highly regarded wellness guru, who spoke for an hour and a half o...

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September 05, 2016
Defrauding National Health Insurance

It is nonsensical to discuss any modifications to the healthcare industry without addressing the existing and future opportunities for fraud.

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June 27, 2016
Pre-diabetic, overweight and obese individuals take control of their health through weight management program

Three months ago, Karil Gibson tipped the scale at 219 pounds. Now he weighs in at 195-pounds after shedding 24 pounds over 12 weeks of nutritional education, health coaching and exercise in Jemi Health and Wellness "In Control" program.
"In Control" is Jemi's culturally-sensitive adaptation of "Why Weight", a weight management program developed by Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, Massachusetts f...

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