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Insurers say no formal notice from gov't regarding VAT on health insurance
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The insurance industry has not received a formal advisory from the government regarding a reported deferral of the implementation of changes to the treatment of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on health insurance, according to Marcus Bosland chair of the BIA's health insurance committee. Bosland said: "While the BIA has read with interest the [...]
Darville: No plans for mask mandate
Darville: No plans for mask mandate
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health Minister Dr Michael Darville disclosed that the government has no intentions to reinstate the mask mandate despite a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases. Darville addressed a recent Covid outbreak on the island of Exuma and gave a report on conditions in Abaco as he responded to questions ahead of a Cabinet [...]
Bahamian advocate elected to Vice-Chairperson and Rapporteur of UN Human Rights Committee on Women and Girl's Rights
Bahamian advocate elected to Vice-Chairperson and Rapporteur of UN Human Rights Committee on Women and Girl's Rights
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — Esteemed Bahamian human rights expert and attorney, Marion Bethel was elected to the position of Vice-Chairperson and Rapporteur of the Committee during the 84th session of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee). Bethel became the first Bahamian to be elected to a [...]
COVID-19 outbreak at Exuma High School prompts Government response
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Senior health officials were touched down in Exuma yesterday following a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at a local high school on the island, with 12 active cases having been confirmed. According to the Ministry of Health and Wellness, 22 persons have been placed in quarantine. Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) president Belinda Wilson [...]
Ministry of Finance’s Response to the Bahamas Insurance Association’s Statement on the VAT Treatment of Health Insurance Claims
The Ministry of Finance has sight of a press release by the Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) with respect to the VAT treatment on health insurance claims.
New COVID variant may be in country
New COVID variant may be in country
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday the latest COVID-19 variant may be in the country, adding officials are still waiting for confirmation.
Baby formula recall; check your product number
Baby formula recall; check your product number
Baby formula company Abbott has issued a voluntary recall of certain Similac-brand formula.
According to local supplier Nassau Agencies, the recall is due to the ?remote possibility? that there may be beetles in some of the formula. According to the company, the problem is limited to one production area at one manufacturing facility.
Examine Your Breasts, Save Your Life
Examine Your Breasts, Save Your Life
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. The good news is that by protecting your own health, you can help to change these statistics.
Minister Ordination and Installation of Cynthia Pratt as Assistant Pastor, Prayer and Praise
Minister Ordination and Installation of Cynthia Pratt as Assistant Pastor, Prayer and Praise
I am delighted to join the congregation today as you celebrate the Ordination and Installation of Cynthia Pratt as Assistant Pastor at Prayer and Praise Assembly.
Cynthia Pratt is known to so many as ?Mother? because of her generosity of spirit, her willingness to invite into her home those in need of one, and because of her dedication to mentoring and coaching so many young persons, particular...
Coronavirus: Fake news is spreading fast
Coronavirus: Fake news is spreading fast
As the coronavirus - or to be precise Covid-19 - spreads around the world, getting accurate information about the disease becomes ever more important...