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Bahamian five a part of history at Howard
Bahamian five a part of history at Howard
The Howard University Bison swimming program boasts the only all-black swimming team in college swimming in the United States of America (USA). On that swimming roster are five Bahamians who are happy to be a part of something big at the school.
In support of National Health Insurance
In support of National Health Insurance
No sensible and compassionate Bahamian, regardless of politics or income level, will deny the necessity of a national health care system in The Bahamas.
Sands: NHI to be made clear
Sands: NHI to be made clear
As the public seeks answers as to the way forward with National Health Insurance (NHI), Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands said yesterday he intends to make the government's plans abundantly clear today during his contribution to the budget debate...
Healthcare a 'runaway train', Turnquest says
Healthcare a 'runaway train', Turnquest says
Shadow Minister of State for Finance Peter Turnquest warned that healthcare is a "runaway train" if it is not properly managed and controlled.
BAAA plans to use new methods for fundraising
BAAA plans to use new methods for fundraising
Like most of the other sporting associations in The Bahamas, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) also faces occasional struggles on the financial front, which hinders its ability to properly carry out its duties.
Questioning proposed gov't health monopoly
Questioning proposed gov't health monopoly
What is the difference between a government monopoly and a private monopoly? What is the difference between a socialist and a capitalist?
Former MP Pierre Dupuch questions proposed government health monopoly
What is the difference between a government monopoly and a private monopoly?
Sands says gov't promising too much for NHI
Sands says gov't promising too much for NHI
SENATOR Dr. Duane Sands insisted that Bahamians are going to receive "peanuts and beer" from the Christie administration with the introduction of the controversial National Health Insurance plan and not the "champagne and caviar" that has been promised.
Prime Minister denies public misled over NHI
Prime Minister denies public misled over NHI
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday denied that his government was "misleading" the public by insinuating that "cookouts" will no longer be needed to fund people's medical expenses once National Health Insurance is introduced.
Catastrophic fund 'to only help 25 to 30 people' - Sands
LEADING surgeon and Free National Movement (FNM) Senator Dr. Duane Sands said yesterday that "thousands of Bahamians will continue to die" under the government's primary care phase of National Health Insurance.