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Leaky roofs and a shortage of antibiotics highlighted at hospital
A LOCAL physician has raised concerns about the Princess Margaret Hospital, chief among them a shortage of much needed antibiotics along with deteriorating conditions that have left leaking roofs and buckets strategically placed around the facility to collect the dripping water...
When Antibiotics May Help
When Antibiotics May Help
Learn how antibiotics can help, and when they won't. Antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections, but they can't combat infections caused by viruses.
Perry Institute Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Perry Institute Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Bahamas non-profit dives boldly into the future, trailblazing fight against Caribbean coral crisis
The Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) celebrated its 50-year milestone anniversary on December 10, bringing together a mix of local and international stakeholders, partners and friends to commemorate its longstanding legacy of ocean conservation and scientific discovery in The Bahamas.
EU FUNDED PROGRAMME PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO BAHAMIAN FARMERS
In keeping with the mission of the Government of The Bahamas to expand economic diversification and support the development of new sectors, The Bahamas has recently become a beneficiary of the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries) Trade Capacity Building TradeCommII Programme under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF).
The objectives of the ACP-EU Trade Comm II Programme are to re...
BDB to launch a Private Public Partnership via a Community Poultry Project to kickstart broiler production for small farmers
Following the successful introduction of the Small Ruminant Revitalization Program on Long Island, The Bahamas Development Bank is launching its Community Poultry Pilot Project on New Providence...
Cleveland Clinic Florida Evaluates 400 Abaco Residents Post Hurricane Dorian
For five straight days, top physicians and executives from Cleveland Clinic Florida, led by CEO and President Dr. Wael Barsoum, have been flying in and out of Abaco, providing medical aid to the wounded or injured following the passage of Category 5 Hurricane Dorian that tore through the northern Bahama island leaving a path of devastation in its wake...
Cracking Open The Poultry Market
Cracking Open The Poultry Market
BSGC says gov’t support is key...If The Bahamas is to ever meet its own 150 million-pound demand for white meat, close co-operation between the government and the poultry industry is vital...
Environmental Scientists Praise Government for Green Lighting Battle Against Deadly Coral Disease
Environmental Scientists Praise Government for Green Lighting Battle Against Deadly Coral Disease
After more than a year, the Government of The Bahamas has given the green light for marine conservationists to treat corals infected with Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) as well as to study and better understand its spread. SCTLD is the deadly and relentless plague ravaging the country’s reefs like a forest fire, for which conservationists sounded the alarm at a press conference at The B...
Guys, Have 2 Minutes? Here’s How to Check Yourself for Testicular Cancer
Men…how often do you perform a self-exam to check yourselves for testicular cancer?
While it’s a relatively rare form of cancer, young men aren’t exempt – in fact, testicular cancer occurs most often in young and middle-aged men. The good news is, it can usually be treated successfully.
Max Gives Viewers a Chance to Catch Up on The "Knick"
Relive the third episode of the new medical drama series on Friday, September 5th...