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January 22, 2024
HPV Vaccines and Regular Screenings Offer Hope for a Future Free from Cervical Cancer
With the availability of vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) and the ability to remove abnormal cells before cancerous lesions develop, cervical cancer could become a disease of the past for future generations, says an expert from global health system Cleveland Clinic, speaking during the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month of January.
Opposition "alarmed" over budget deficit, says govt's fiscal plans in "serious jeopardy"
December 28, 2023
Opposition "alarmed" over budget deficit, says govt's fiscal plans in "serious jeopardy"
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Opposition is expressing alarm over the government's reported $58 million first-quarter budget deficit, warning that the government's fiscal plans are in serious jeopardy. Opposition Shadow Finance Minister Kwasi Thompson, in a statement, pointed to the fact that the reported deficit is almost 300 percent higher than the $20 million deficit for [...]
December 04, 2023
Creative Nassau helps to take Bahamian strawcraft to the world
Creative Nassau (CN), the non-profit organization was formed in 2004 and, in 2014 succeeded in obtaining the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities designation for the City of Nassau as a Creative City of Crafts & Folk Art. Now, CN has achieved another international milestone.
November 27, 2023
FirstCaribbean International Comtrust Foundation Provides US$80,000 To CCRIF SPC To Enhance Disaster Preparedness Among Member Governments
The FirstCaribbean International ComTrust Foundation and CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) recently met to celebrate the Foundation’s donation of US$75,000 to help enhance rainfall monitoring systems and disaster preparedness in the Caribbean and another US$5,000 to print and disseminate additional copies of CCRIF’s children’s publication on “Hazards, D...
November 07, 2023
PM Davis: Fisheries Institute Conference will have dialogue that will lead to ‘a range of auspicious, actionable outcomes for the region’
While bringing Keynote Remarks at the 76th Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute conference, on November 6, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis noted that that forum would be filled with “fruitful dialogue that, through sustained and considered collaboration, will lead to a range of auspicious, actionable outcomes for the region."
National Health Insurance Authority Making Steady Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage
October 27, 2023
National Health Insurance Authority Making Steady Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage
The Ministry's attention has been drawn to social media posts and online publications being circulated that have sought to discredit and defame the work of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and its leadership. The content shared is inaccurate and viewed as an ineffective attempt to distract from our dedicated efforts to improve healthcare services throughout The Bahamas.
Hope for Deep Water Cay?
October 10, 2023
Hope for Deep Water Cay?
Four years after Hurricane Dorian wrecked East Grand Bahama, one of the oldest Bahamian bonefishing lodges - the once illustrious Deep Way Cay (DWC) - remains closed as its employees continue to recover.
A Plea for Understanding and Change: Addressing Concerns Raised by Grace Community Church's Senior Pastor
August 30, 2023
A Plea for Understanding and Change: Addressing Concerns Raised by Grace Community Church's Senior Pastor
Dear Pastor Lyall Bethel,
We hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. We understand that your perspective on the proposed amendments to the Sexual Offences Act is rooted in your beliefs and values, and we respect your right to hold them. However, we believe it is important to engage in a thoughtful dialogue about the concerns raised by the women of our community who are advo...
'Blue Beetle' ... entertaining and a bit different
August 25, 2023
'Blue Beetle' ... entertaining and a bit different
"Blue Beetle" (US Rated PG-13) Cast: Xolo Maridueña, Bruna Marquezine, George Lopez, Susan Sarandon Genre: Action/Adventure Where to watch: In Theaters Dwight's Rating: 2 stars out of 4 In this month's edition of "Comic Book Superhero Monthly", we've got something "new" for our readers.
August 24, 2023
Govt to launch consultations on medical marijuana bill
The government is set to launch public consultations on proposed medicinal marijuana legislation.
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