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PM: We will press on with NHI as we have the right advice
DESPITE intense push back from stakeholders over National Health Insurance, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday the government still intends to proceed with the healthcare scheme because it has the "right advice" from both its Costa Rican and Bahamian consultants.
The more things change...
The more things change...
In 2006, the National Health Insurance debate was raging, much like it is today, 10 years later. Following is the contribution of then Opposition Leader Hubert Ingraham to debate on the NHI Bill that was before Parliament.
Alcohol limits cut to reduce health risks
Alcohol limits cut to reduce health risks
Tough new guidelines issued on alcohol have cut recommended drinking limits and say there is no such thing as a safe level of drinking.
FNM: Christie causing bleak Christmas
FNM: Christie causing bleak Christmas
The Free National Movement (FNM) said yesterday that 2015 will go down as a "tough and challenging" year and blamed the Christie administration of creating much of the "chaos" over the past 12 months.
PAHO/WHO Supports NEMA's Relief Efforts After Hurricane Joaquin
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) donates over $150,000 in relief aid, and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues to assist in a big way the residents impacted by the Category 4 Hurricane Joaquin, which struck the Central and Southeast Islands at the beginning of October.
Medical tests and advice for healthy adolescents
Medical tests and advice for healthy adolescents
For many people, ensuring good physical health is easier said than done, but making the effort to attain good health is well worth the trouble -- especially at a young age.
Press Conference on Rubis Fuel Spill
Press Conference on Rubis Fuel Spill
Minister of the Environment:
Thank you all for being here this afternoon. Our first priority ?the premise on which we have been working from day one ?is to ensure the health and safety of the people, community and environment in the area directly affected by the Rubis Fuel Spill...
Govt should have released Rubis report
Govt should have released Rubis report
There has been a serious environmental incident in the Marathon constituency. Residents who live near the Rubis gas station on Robinson Road, and people who work in adjacent buildings, were exposed to chemicals that could cause cancer...
Dropping the ball
Dropping the ball
More than a year after receiving a report from independent consultants that concluded that residents who live near the Rubis gas station on Robinson Road and people who work in adjacent buildings were exposed to chemicals that could create health risks, the government suppressed that report.
The Attorney General's Office and Ministry of Legal Affairs hosted a Health and Wellness Expo
The Attorney General's Office and Ministry of Legal Affairs hosted a Health and Wellness Expo
The Attorney General?s Office and Ministry of Legal Affairs hosted a Health and Wellness Expo for its staff members, March 6...