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August 24, 2022
'Protect our nurses - or face poor healthcare'

BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Amancha Williams said she hopes people in Family Island communities would refrain from threatening the lives of nurses, because it restricts needed healthcare.

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In the dark
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November 23, 2015
In the dark

Six weeks ahead of the National Health Insurance (NHI) implementation date, the Bahamian public remains in the dark as to what the government's plans are in this regard.

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October 20, 2016
Communication by the Prime Minister on the Impact of Hurricane Matthew

I rise to report to The House on the impact of ‟Hurricane Matthew‟, the 13th named storm of the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Fortunately, the majority of our Family Islands sustained no major damage. This was a relief, particularly for those islands which were impacted last year by Hurricane Joaquin...

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August 15, 2016
Communication by the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie on the National Health Insurance Bill

Mr. Speaker: The Government of The Bahamas is committed to the implementation of National Health Insurance so that every Bahamian has access to an improved quality of healthcare. Mr. Speaker, as the cost of health care continues to rise, we are not seeing a rising level of key indicators of health...

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August 08, 2016
Commentary by Elcott Coleby - This Week in The Bahamas (1-5 August, 2016)

The Bahamas Parliament met on Wednesday where two major pieces of legislation were tabled and read for the first time.

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March 24, 2016
2015-2016 Mid-Term Budget Review Contribution by the Hon. M. Perry Gomez

Mr. Speaker, I wish to begin by thanking the Almighty God for the wonderful privilege and opportunity to represent the Great People of North Andros and the Berry Islands in this Honourable House.

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October 07, 2015
Medical association: 'Grave' concerns about NHI

In a letter to Prime Minister Perry Christie, the Medical Association of The Bahamas (MAB) has expressed concerns about the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme that range from "major" to "great" and even "grave".

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January 18, 2012
Opening of Rand Memorial Hospital Critical Care Unit - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham

REMARKS

Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham
Prime Minister

Commissioning of the
Upgraded Accident & Emergency Urgent Centre
&
The Operating Theatre & Day Surgical Unit
Rand Memorial Hospital
Freeport, Grand Bahama
18 January 2012

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March 22, 2024
GBPA showcases investor-ready commercial and residential properties

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Executives of the Grand Bahama Port Authority are heralding a 'renaissance' in the island's economy, with a pipeline of projects worth $2 billion. During the opening of their Nassau satellite office, they showcased several 'investor-ready' commercial and residential properties. Derek Newbold, Chief Investment Officer for the GBPA, highlighted the progress made since [...]

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January 26, 2024
Emergency medical services personnel receive ballistic vests

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Global Emergency Services Consultant Group donates 40 level 3 ballistic vests to Emergency Medical Services health care professionals Friday morning at National Emergency Medial Services. The vests are the initial stage of providing proper tools to staffers to help reduce the chances of people succumbing to serious injuries. Officials say that ballistic helmets [...]

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