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February 05, 2016
The impossibility of governing without public confidence
Food security represents one of the most significant challenges facing The Bahamas today. The more self-reliant a small, developing nation can become in terms of feeding itself, the less vulnerable it is to the sudden twists and turns of international events.
Few to listen at event to discuss NHI proposals
February 12, 2016
Few to listen at event to discuss NHI proposals
DESPITE it's "open for input" mantra, the National Health Insurance Bahamas' public consultation series was launched here in New Providence last night to a sparse crowd.
Total public debt 7.19B at June 30 2015
February 11, 2016
Total public debt 7.19B at June 30 2015
In its Financial Stability Report January to June 2015 released yesterday, The Central Bank of The Bahamas reported that at the end of June 2015, total public sector debt stood at $7.194 billion dollars. The report also highlighted the bank's new focus on credit unions.
BIA to meet with NHI Secretariat
February 10, 2016
BIA to meet with NHI Secretariat
As the rollout of the Christie administration's National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme inches closer, and the cracks widen in the already loose coalition of the potentially willing stakeholders due to uncertainty and differences of opinions, the Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) accepted an invitation to meet with the NHI Implementation Committee today "hopeful" that critical details will be elu...
February 10, 2016
Financial services minister hopeful of 'consensus' on NHI
Financial Services Minister Hope Strachan, while unwilling to call for a delay in the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, told Guardian Business on Tuesday night that she thinks the Christie administration must do all in its power to engage the private insurance sector to reach a "consensus position that is acceptable".
NIB targeting outstanding 'millions'
February 10, 2016
NIB targeting outstanding 'millions'
The National Insurance Board (NIB) is launching an initiative aimed at scooping up millions in outstanding payments, according to NIB head of compliance Stephen Thompson, who said the timing - just weeks before the recalcitrant employers require letters of good standing from NIB - is no accident.
FNM 'most powerful political organisation'
February 10, 2016
FNM 'most powerful political organisation'
CHAIRMAN Michael Pintard last night called the Free National Movement "the most powerful political organisation" in the country as the party officially introduced two of its general election 2017 candidates.
February 10, 2016
Nottage: Christie govt most progressive Bahamas has seen
Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage said yesterday the Christie administration has been the most "progressive government" The Bahamas has ever seen.
Minister of Financial Services meets with Central Bank Governor and other Financial Services Regulators
February 10, 2016
Minister of Financial Services meets with Central Bank Governor and other Financial Services Regulators
Minister of Financial Services, the Hon. Hope Strachan, pictured centre, met with the Governor of the Central Bank of the Bahamas and other Financial Services Regulators on Monday, February 8, 2016.
Govt to revise NHI scheme after doctor alarm
February 09, 2016
Govt to revise NHI scheme after doctor alarm
THE government is set to make numerous revisions to its National Health Insurance scheme after doctors expressed concerns about it last month, The Tribune understands.
February 08, 2016
Doctors union president: NHI capitation rate 'a financial challenge'
Dr. Charles Arthur Clarke, president of the Bahamas Doctors Union, has outlined the financial concerns facing doctors who are considering enrolling as providers of the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.
Govt to reconsider one aspect of NHI scheme
February 08, 2016
Govt to reconsider one aspect of NHI scheme
THE Christie administration has agreed to reconsider its position on patient-centred medical homes, a leading physician said yesterday, noting that the matter has been a significant point of contention for doctors negotiating with the government on its proposed National Health Insurance scheme.
NIB records 200k in fraud
December 24, 2010
NIB records 200k in fraud
Unemployment fraudsters have taken the National Insurance Board (NIB) for around $200,000 in the last year, Guardian Business can reveal, despite the board's efforts to crack down on such offenders.
"The numbers are down from last year, but nevertheless people are still trying to fraud the scheme," NIB Director Algernon Cargill told Guardian?Business last week. "We still have over 100 active cas...
AG touts 15M fine in oil bill
February 07, 2016
AG touts 15M fine in oil bill
Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson continues to tout the environmental protections included in the Petroleum Bill while making the case for drilling for oil in The Bahamas, given the stiff objection from an environmental lobby concerned about the risk to an at-risk eco-system.
Insurers: Keep coverage despite NHI
February 07, 2016
Insurers: Keep coverage despite NHI
The second month of 2016 has ticked over, and despite the supposed beginning of enrolment for the Christie administration's National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, the fact is that the legislation underpinning the scheme has yet to be finalized, approved by the Cabinet, debated in the Parliament and brought into law.
No law in place for NIB to register for NHI
February 08, 2016
No law in place for NIB to register for NHI
Nearly three weeks after the government commenced registration for National Health Insurance (NHI), National Insurance Board (NIB) Senior Deputy Director Cecile Bethel indicated that the registration component of the universal healthcare scheme cannot ensue until NHI legislation is passed to allow NIB to share information about its registrants with the NHI Secretariat.
Govt 'addressing NHI concerns'
February 05, 2016
Govt 'addressing NHI concerns'
Weeks after demanding that the government respect the views of stakeholders on forming a palatable National Health Insurance (NHI) plan, Bahamas Doctors Union (BDU) President Dr. Charles Arthur Clarke said yesterday that "significant adjustments" have been made by the government.
February 05, 2016
BIA ready to deal with govt on NHI - but no meeting since December
BAHAMAS Insurance Association Chairman Emmanuel Komolafe yesterday suggested that the group is willing to "compromise" on its stance regarding the administration of National Health Insurance, adding that the insurers are not an "enemy".
BIA chairman: Oncoming 'headwinds' with NHI
February 05, 2016
BIA chairman: Oncoming 'headwinds' with NHI
Questions remain as to the role of private health insurers within the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) Chairman Emmanuel Komolafe told Rotarians yesterday.
Police still in the dark on NHI
February 04, 2016
Police still in the dark on NHI
DESPITE assurances from the government, the Police Staff Association continues to be concerned about the future of the health insurance scheme for police officers, fearing that it will be diminished as National Health Insurance comes on stream.
February 04, 2016
No final decision yet on penalty for not signing up to NHI
CHIEF Medical Officer Dr Glen Beneby yesterday said no "final" decision has been made on whether the government will penalise those who do not to enrol for National Health Insurance, but stressed that officials are discussing ways by which to "encourage persons to comply" instead of creating a penalty.
PM tells doctors KPMG will consult on NHI
February 03, 2016
PM tells doctors KPMG will consult on NHI
The Consultants Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) and the Medical Association of The Bahamas (MAB) met on Tuesday night with Prime Minister Perry Christie, who revealed that he has asked international firm KPMG to provide yet another layer of outside consultation on the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, Guardian Business has learned.
Truth, facts and interpretations
February 03, 2016
Truth, facts and interpretations
Dear Editor, There are a lot of quotes about the truth. And like any good quote they are immediately applicable to our society.
When lost without a plan, attack the media
January 28, 2016
When lost without a plan, attack the media
On Tuesday Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts attacked The Nassau Guardian and The Tribune, charging that the papers' ultimate goal is to remove the PLP from power.
Inform Bahamians, not foreign consultants
January 24, 2016
Inform Bahamians, not foreign consultants
Prime Minister Perry Christie pointed to how the government reluctantly allowed the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation to become involved in the consultation process leading to value-added tax (VAT) as evidence that it will do the right thing on National Health Insurance (NHI).
Smith backs mortgage reform
January 31, 2016
Smith backs mortgage reform
Outspoken lawyer Fred Smith, QC has waded into the mortgage relief issue, framing it as an absence of consumer protection and firmly supporting the move by Marco City MP Greg Moss to introduce legislation that empowers the courts to prevent banks from selling houses out from under people who are behind on mortgage payments.
February 01, 2016
Bradley B. Roberts PLP Chairman responds to Nassau Guardian editorial
The Nassau Guardian's editorial team should be hired to star in another sequel of the hit comedy "Dumb... and Dumber." Every day, rather than get better at what they should be doing they get worse.
Brent Symonette open to leadership challenge
January 31, 2016
Brent Symonette open to leadership challenge
Former Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette is open to running for leader of the Free National Movement (FNM).
A govt of flam
January 31, 2016
A govt of flam
Its many challenges notwithstanding, the fourth estate in The Bahamas is stronger than it has been in a long while.
January 31, 2016
Govt advised: Base NHI decisions on 'facts, not falsehoods'
The Department of Statistics has confirmed that according to the Bahamas Household Expenditure Survey 2013, 31 percent of all individuals in The Bahamas have health insurance.
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