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April 10, 2024
No go on marijuana dispensaries

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As the government is said to be in the final stages of drafting the Cannabis Bill before tabling it in parliament, the President of the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association, Dr Marvin Smith, is roundly rejecting the notion of establishing dispensaries for medicinal marijuana distribution. He, however, stressed that he and the association do [...]

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March 27, 2024
FNM: 'Wells Did Not Suffer Heart Attack, He's Undergoing Tests'

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert A. Minnis has revealed, exclusively to Eyewitness News (EWN), that former Minister of Health Renward Wells is in hospital undergoing various tests; but, asserted that he has not suffered a heart attack as suggested in an online tabloid published Wednesday afternoon. "Desmond Bannister, other Free National Movement [...]

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February 28, 2024
Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Discovers Link between High Levels of Niacin - a Common B Vitamin - and Heart Disease

Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommended to lower cholesterol.

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February 26, 2024
Medics 'fatigued' by gun violence

THE president of the Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CSPA) said doctors and nurses at Princess Margaret Hospital are "strained and fatigued" by the increase in gun violence.

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February 22, 2024
How’s your hearing: Audiologist warns of sudden hearing loss signs

Are you suffering from consistent ringing in the ear, are your ears feeling clogged like they need to pop, or do you experience dizziness?

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February 08, 2024
Police officer struck during routine traffic stop has died

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Thirty-three-year-old Inspector Tomas McIntosh of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, who was critically injured during a routine traffic stop on January 31, 2024, was removed from life support today at Doctor's Hospital ahead of an Organ Procurement Procedure. The healthy organs harvested from Inspector McIntosh today will be donated to those in need. [...]

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February 03, 2024
Promoting Healthy Hygiene Throughout Schools On NP

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - After noticing an uptick in women who present with hormonal imbalances, cancer and other health-related issues, a local physician discovers the cause traces back to a lot of the products we use in and on our bodies.

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February 01, 2024
Doctors Hospital continues expansion with Paradise Island urgent care facility to launch within two to three months

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Doctor's Hospital is continuing to expand its operations in New Providence, with its chief financial officer revealing that the BISX-listed healthcare provider plans to open a full urgent care facility on Paradise Island within the next two to three months.  Dennis Deveaux told Eyewitness News: "We continue to look at markets where the [...]

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November 28, 2016
This Week in The Bahamas - Commentary by Elcott Coleby Nov 21-25

The House of Assembly met on Monday 21st November to consider Urban Renewal legislation that will give teeth to that government agency. Additionally, a resolution was tabled for the appointment of a select committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the 2011 sale of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) to Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC).

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February 19, 2016
Murder suspects reported police abuse on admission to prison

TWO murder suspects alleging police brutality at their trial reported abuse on admission to the prison, a Supreme Court jury heard on Friday.

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