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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.
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.
January 28, 2016
Private insurers have good reason to be wary of government
The only cartel I'm aware of was the Colombian cartel that thrived under the Pindling regime, with the rot and corruption morphing into today's horrendous crime problem.
January 30, 2016
Elcott Coleby writes his review of this week in The Bahamas (January 25-29)
Parliamentarians met at 10am on Wednesday, 27th January 2016 to conclude debate on the resolution on the $33 million Public Financial Management System and Performance Management Project and the $20 million Citizen Security and Justice Program, both being funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
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.
Remarks by Labour Minister Hon. D. Shane Gibson - Resolution on $20M Citizen Security and Justice Programme loan
January 29, 2016
Remarks by Labour Minister Hon. D. Shane Gibson - Resolution on $20M Citizen Security and Justice Programme loan
Mr. Speaker, I am again pleased to stand on behalf of the good people of the Golden Gates Constituency to speak on this resolution, which will lead to a decrease in unemployment.
Remarks by Labour Minister Hon. D. Shane Gibson - Resolution on $20M Citizen Security and Justice Programme loan
January 29, 2016
Remarks by Labour Minister Hon. D. Shane Gibson - Resolution on $20M Citizen Security and Justice Programme loan
Mr. Speaker, I am again pleased to stand on behalf of the good people of the Golden Gates Constituency to speak on this resolution, which will lead to a decrease in unemployment.
PM: NHI not about politics
January 28, 2016
PM: NHI not about politics
Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday the government's push toward National Health Insurance (NHI) has nothing to do with fears that the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) would lose the election, but is an effort to address the 700 avoidable deaths that occur per year due to a lack of access to healthcare.
Penalty for failing to sign up for NHI
January 28, 2016
Penalty for failing to sign up for NHI
GOVERNMENT officials are debating whether to impose a penalty for individuals who choose not to enrol for National Health Insurance, an NHI Secretariat representative said yesterday.
PM: NHI is about saving lives, not winning votes
January 28, 2016
PM: NHI is about saving lives, not winning votes
THE Christie administration's push toward implementing National Health Insurance has nothing to do with whether it could cause the Progressive Liberal Party to win the next election, but with saving the lives of the 700 Bahamians who die unnecessarily each year because they do not have access to healthcare, Prime Minister Perry Christie said.
January 28, 2016
The Tribune and Nassau Guardian aims "to remove Dr. Minnis as leader of his Party"
As we all know, the silly season of politics is upon us and there is bound to be an abundance of misinformation, acts of deception, detraction, distraction, hidden agendas and plain lies all in an attempt to keep you from being focused on your task at hand.
This day in Parliament- Wednesday January 27, 2016
January 27, 2016
This day in Parliament- Wednesday January 27, 2016
Parliamentarians met at 10am on Wednesday, 27th January 2016 to conclude debate on the resolution on the $33 million Public Financial Management System and Performance Management Project and the $20 million Citizen Security and Justice Program, both being funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
BEC managers union president cautious on NHI
January 27, 2016
BEC managers union president cautious on NHI
President of the Bahamas Electrical Utility Managerial Union Clinton Minnis has waded into the raging debate surrounding the introduction of the Christie administration's take on universal health care, the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.
January 27, 2016
Communication by the Prime Minister on IFMS and citizen security resolution
Mr. Speaker, I rise to convey my support and gratitude with the outcome of the debate on two important IDB projects that require Parliamentary approval in advance of execution by Government Ministries and Stakeholders.
Dept. of Statistics report contradicts govt figures
January 27, 2016
Dept. of Statistics report contradicts govt figures
Government figures asserting that "more than 200,000 Bahamians do not have health insurance" appears to be significantly overstated, as are repeated government claims that only three out of ten Bahamians have private healthcare coverage.
NHI mandate in draft bill
January 27, 2016
NHI mandate in draft bill
The National Health Insurance Bill 2016 does indeed contain a mandate, which has heretofore been a rock of contention in the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme negotiations and discussions.
January 27, 2016
Ferguson: Further contraction in financial services in 18-36 months
CFAL President Anthony Ferguson said there is "a lot of trepidation" and "a lot of concern" within the financial services sector, particularly in the face of the changes -- far-reaching and paradigm changing, some of them -- in the regulatory regime and the losses already catalogued as banks either close up shop or realign their staffing in The Bahamas as global strategies adapt to the new environ...
January 27, 2016
NHI aims to make The Bahamas healthiest country in the region
The implementation of Universal Health Coverage through the establishment of the National Health Insurance Programme will help the Government of The Bahamas to further meet its commitment of building a healthcare system that is modern, affordable and accessible as it aims to make The Bahamas ?the healthiest country in the region? by the year 2040.
'How much will foreign consultants be paid'
January 26, 2016
'How much will foreign consultants be paid'
FREE National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard said the government's decision to hire additional foreign experts to make recommendations on National Health Insurance does not indicate good governance.
January 25, 2016
This week in The Bahamas - Commentary by Elcott Coleby- Jan 18-22, 2016
National Health Insurance registration begins. On Monday, 18th January of this week the government of The Bahamas began phase one or the registration of citizens and legal residents for the National Health Insurance Scheme.
NHI Secretariat working to allay doctors' concerns
January 25, 2016
NHI Secretariat working to allay doctors' concerns
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Secretariat is working to allay widespread concerns regarding the government's plan for the massive healthcare overhaul, NHI Secretariat Project Coordinator Dr. Delon Brennen said at a press conference at the secretariat's headquarters on East Street.
NHI Bahamas marks significant milestones
January 25, 2016
NHI Bahamas marks significant milestones
The Government of The Bahamas highlighted several significant milestones in the implementation of NHI Bahamas and the improvement of the health care system overall.
January 25, 2016
Foreign experts being brought in by PM to examine NHI plans
PRIME Minister Perry Christie has requested that a group of healthcare experts from "Canada, United Kingdom and the United States" come quickly to The Bahamas to examine his efforts on National Health Insurance.
Minister contradicted over 'greed' of doctors
January 25, 2016
Minister contradicted over 'greed' of doctors
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage said despite comments made by National Insurance and Labour Minister Shane Gibson last week, the government does not feel that "doctors are greedy".
January 25, 2016
Medics urged to be sensible - and not to criticise without solutions
CHIEF Medical Officer Dr. Glenn Beneby urged medical professionals on Saturday to be "sensible and careful" when it comes to National Health Insurance and not "criticise the government without providing a solution".
Rejecting nonsense from our govt
January 24, 2016
Rejecting nonsense from our govt
Prime Minister Perry Christie has remained quiet in the face of repeated attacks by Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller on the foreign-born head of the Bahamas Insurance Association Emmanuel Komolafe, but announced on Friday that he has hired a foreign firm to advise him on National Health Insurance (NHI).
January 25, 2016
This week in The Bahamas - Commentary by Elcott Coleby- Jan 18-22, 2016
National Health Insurance registration begins
On Monday, 18th January of this week the government of The Bahamas began phase one or the registration of citizens and legal residents for the National Health Insurance Scheme.
Former FNM Minister joins the PLP
January 25, 2016
Former FNM Minister joins the PLP
I extent a warm welcome to all for the first meeting of a brand new year and one that will be a very busy one as were prepare for General Election 2017.
PM asks people to 39trust him39 over NHI
January 24, 2016
PM asks people to 39trust him39 over NHI
AFTER a rough week that saw doctors condemn his government's handling of National Health Insurance (NHI), Prime Minister Perry Christie made an emotional plea on Friday for residents and stakeholders to trust him.
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