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UWI Bestows Honorary Doctor of Law Degree on Sandals Executive Chairman Adam Stewart for ‘Innovation and Creativity’ in Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy
In a ceremony befitting the region’s largest university honouring the region’s largest private employer, the University of the West Indies bestowed an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree on Sandals Resorts International Executive Chairman Adam Stewart November 5, calling him a ‘modern Renaissance man’ and lauding his ‘innovation and creativity’ in creating growth for the region.
Doctor concerned over hospital system capacity to handle COVID rise
A senior physician says she expects increases in the COVID-19 infection rate and is fearful the hospital system is unable to deal with the infected and its regular patients at the same time.
Doctors 'hopeful' after meeting with new PM
Doctors 'hopeful' after meeting with new PM
CONSULTANT Physicians Staff Association President Dr Sabriquet Pinder-Butler says the group feels hopeful after discussions with Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis and Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.
Doctor dies from COVID
JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED: Minnis reveals free school meals plan for all children regardless of family income
JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED: Minnis reveals free school meals plan for all children regardless of family income
IN A bid to eliminate childhood hunger, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis last night announced his administration would implement a universal school meals programme in the public school system if re-elected.
Doctors Hospital 'overrun' with COVID-19 patients
Doctors Hospital 'overrun' with COVID-19 patients
DOCTORS Hospital is "overrun" with COVID-19 patients and continues to be pounded from the requirements of care required for people with the virus, according to its chief executive officer, Dr Charles Diggiss.
Doctors concerned nomination day may have spread virus
THE president of the Consultant Physicians Staff Association has highlighted concerns surrounding Friday's nomination day fanfare, saying it could contribute to the spread of COVID-19 while the country's health system is in a precarious state.
Doctors union concern over honorarium delay
Doctors union concern over honorarium delay
THE Bahamas Doctors Union has raised concern at the delay of honorarium payments to junior physicians who worked on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19.
Doctors 'overwhelmed' - and distressed at election call
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis' announcement of a general election next month has distressed senior doctors who along with other medical workers have shouldered the burden of a COVID-19 induced near collapse of the nation's healthcare systems.
HALF OF MEDICAL STAFF STILL WON'T TAKE JAB: Doctor among COVID deaths as Pfizer rollout scheduled for Thursday
HALF OF MEDICAL STAFF STILL WON'T TAKE JAB: Doctor among COVID deaths as Pfizer rollout scheduled for Thursday
AN unvaccinated physician has died of COVID-19 complications, while three unvaccinated healthcare workers are currently hospitalised with the virus, according to Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis, the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee chairperson.