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PHA Responds to Increased Pharmacy Needs
PHA Responds to Increased Pharmacy Needs
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) pharmacies, in response to the temporary closure of privately-owned pharmacies in New Providence and Grand Bahama, are extending hours and expanding staffing capacity to support the public’s pharmaceutical needs.
Leadership and kindness - top character strengths of 2022 Hidden Heroes Champions
The PACE Foundation is pleased to announce twelve champions of the Character Day Bahamas Hidden Heroes 2022 campaign. Nominees hailed from eight islands - Abaco, Andros, Berry Islands, Eleuthera, Exuma, Grand Bahama, Long Island, and New Providence. Recognized for their contributions to their community, there were students, educators, community builders, a physician, a disability advocate, coaches...
Character Day Bahamas 2022 Hidden Heroes Champs
Character Day Bahamas 2022 Hidden Heroes Champs
The PACE Foundation is pleased to announce twelve champions of theCharacter Day Bahamas Hidden Heroes 2022 campaign.
Bahamas Receives 1400 doses of Monkeypox Vaccine
Bahamas Receives 1400 doses of Monkeypox Vaccine
The Bahamas received its first tranche of MonkeypoxVaccine, a total of 1,400 doses in country on Monday, October 17, 2022.
Bahamas Receives First Tranche of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children; Rollout to begin July 28
Bahamas Receives First Tranche of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children; Rollout to begin July 28
The Bahamas received its first tranche of pediatric COVID-19 vaccines, which will be available for children ages 5 to 11, as the country continues it vaccine rollout programme against the virus.
Ghanaian admits fake marriage
Ghanaian admits fake marriage
A GHANA native was fined after he pleaded guilty to entering into a false marriage with a Bahamian woman.
Health Minister Explains Government's Concerns Over the Number of UWI Medical Students Receiving Government Scholarships
Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands said there has been tremendous discussion about the government’s decision to raise questions of the 65 first-year medical students presenting themselves for matriculation on the University of the West Indies...
LMR Drugs signs on as National Prescription Drug Plan eyes August start
LMR Drugs, a popular Grand Bahama based pharmacy on Wednesday became the first private Freeport company to signed on to the National Prescription Drug Plan, which will commence in August according to NIB Director Algernon Cargill
2,000 operating fee in tough times
2,000 operating fee in tough times
The Bahamas Pharmacy Council's $2,000 operating fee is quite interesting.
A local pharmacist has informed The Freeport News that she pays a registration fee to the government and an operating fee to the Grand Bahama Port Authority. Then, there is this $2,000 operating fee requested by the Council. She didn't pay. She said it was "not possible" for her to pay.
On the other hand, the Council repres...
Bahamas Girl Guides Association Rangers go ‘virtual’ and thank health care providers
The Covid-19 pandemic might have slowed down life for many, but not for Rangers of the Bahamas Girl Guides Association...