Former Health Minister Update: Tests Are Underway, He Is In High-Spirits

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Former Health Minister Renward Wells is in Florida for further testing after sudden exhaustion sent him to the emergency room at the Princess Margaret Hospital, last Wednesday.

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Hield tests positive for COVID-19

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Davis calls for extensive testing as country prepares to reopen

Philip Brave Davis.Ahead of the planned reopening of the country's borders to international visitors, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday urged the government to implement a new COVID-19 testing strategy for those who work with or near tourists. In a statement, Davis said, "We [...]
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Former Cabinet Minister Airlifted To USA For Medical Tests

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Former Minister of Health Renward Wells has been airlifted to Florida to undergo additional testing as requested by his doctor's here in the Bahamas. The former cabinet minister was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) on Wednesday March 27, 2024 after not feeling well, according to his publicist. His publicist, via a [...]

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FNM: 'Wells Did Not Suffer Heart Attack, He's Undergoing Tests'

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert A. Minnis has revealed, exclusively to Eyewitness News (EWN), that former Minister of Health Renward Wells is in hospital undergoing various tests; but, asserted that he has not suffered a heart attack as suggested in an online tabloid published Wednesday afternoon. "Desmond Bannister, other Free National Movement [...]

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DNA Testing Protocols Approved, Health And Wellness Minister Say

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Government has signed off on a new DNA testing protocol to verify citizenship status says Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Micheal Darville.

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DNA testing for citizenship approved

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville has confirmed that the paternity DNA testing protocols for the automatic granting of Bahamian citizenship have been approved. Dr. Darville says his ministry finalized paperwork, for the landmark protocols, with the Attorney General's office last week.

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Expanded testing to begin

EXPANDED COVID-19 testing will begin this weekend on high-risk populations, as the number of confirmed cases increased by one to 54 yesterday and another death from the disease was recorded...

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Parliament worker tests positive for COVID-19

A STAFF member of Parliament who likely interacted with elected officials during a House of Assembly sitting last week has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the cancellation of Senate proceedings on Monday.

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Initial testing of MARCO Alert system 'successful'

CABLE Bahamas Group of Companies officials said initial testing of the MARCO Alert system was successful on its platform on Monday.

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