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Top 10 things we did not get answers to in 2015
December 21, 2015
Top 10 things we did not get answers to in 2015
In 2015, the government of Prime Minister Perry Christie continued to encourage a culture of secrecy and lack of accountability, suppressing critical information from the public and displaying its characteristic arrogance and disregard for an electorate seeking answers on critical matters.
Less than two weeks before Jan. 1, still no NHI Bill
December 21, 2015
Less than two weeks before Jan. 1, still no NHI Bill
Pointing to the government's failure to produce legislation to support the introduction of National Health Insurance (NHI) with fewer than two weeks before the planned rollout, former Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Chairman Dr. Duane Sands has accused the government of "dropping he ball".
Another worrying economic sign
December 18, 2015
Another worrying economic sign
When economic data comes out these days it never leads to hope.
PM: NHI vital benefits in 9 to 12 months
December 18, 2015
PM: NHI vital benefits in 9 to 12 months
The government will roll out the vital benefits package of National Health Insurance within nine to 12 months of the program's implementation, Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed yesterday.
December 18, 2015
The hypocrisy of the Bahamian delegation at Paris climate change talks
Indeed, The Bahamas is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to the potential effects of climate change - most notably being that of sea-level rise.
A sledge hammer to kill a mosquito
December 16, 2015
A sledge hammer to kill a mosquito
"Investing the necessary public resources to achieve universal health [care] is a social, political and economic necessity that should no longer be delayed..." said participants in a forum organized by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization in the lead-up to Universal Health Coverage Day, Dec 12, 2015.
NIB smart card to be used for NHI
December 16, 2015
NIB smart card to be used for NHI
National Insurance Board (NIB) Director Rowena Bethel announced yesterday that NIB's new smart card will be used as the identification card for National Health Insurance (NHI) and an enhanced registration period will begin on January 18.
December 16, 2015
No single-payer system for NHI, says project director
National Health Insurance (NHI) Project Director Dr. Delon Brennen has admitted that companies that offer private health insurance benefits to employees are likely to stop doing so once primary care services begin to be delivered through the NHI scheme.
James Campbell to head NHI Authority
December 16, 2015
James Campbell to head NHI Authority
Retired insurance executive James Campbell has been appointed to chair the National Health Insurance (NHI) Authority, The Nassau Guardian understands.
December 16, 2015
De Souza, Derbyshire prevail at laser junior nationals
This year's Bahamas Sailing Association's (BSA) Junior Laser National Championships was held on Montagu Bay on November 21 and 22.
Sensible debate on NHI
December 16, 2015
Sensible debate on NHI
Dear Editor,
It is encouraging to see signs that the public discussion on National Health Insurance is at last maturing into a sensible and enlightening one, which will hopefully lead to a system that both serves the public interest and enjoys broad public support.
December 16, 2015
Country in urgent and desperate need of leadership change
As the end of 2015 approaches, it has become very clear that our beloved Bahamas is in desperate and urgent need of leadership change.
December 16, 2015
Climate damage compensation and liability 'front and center' in 2016
Although The Bahamas and other small island developing states (SIDS) have failed to secure provisions for compensation and liability from developed states under the Paris Agreement - the recently announced landmark binding agreement on climate change - Minister of the Environment Kenred Dorsett expects those issues to be "front and center" in 2016.
NIB system co-opted for NHI registration
December 16, 2015
NIB system co-opted for NHI registration
Registration for the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme will co-opt the National Insurance Board (NIB) database and systems, according to Deputy Chief Medical Officer 3, who has confirmed the government's intention to use the National Insurance Board to smooth the process of registering hundreds of thousands of Bahamians and legal residents for universal health coverage over the first quarter ...
Gomez: 'I resigned for ethical reasons'
December 16, 2015
Gomez: 'I resigned for ethical reasons'
Minister of State for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez said yesterday he resigned from the Cabinet for "ethical and personal" reasons.
Leaving Perry Christie
December 15, 2015
Leaving Perry Christie
It should not have surprised anyone that Damian Gomez, the minister of state for legal affairs and the MP for Central and South Eleuthera, resigned from Prime Minister Perry Christie's Cabinet.
Laser Youth Nationals
December 15, 2015
Laser Youth Nationals
This year?s Junior Laser Nationals was held on Montagu Bay on November 21 and 22. Ben Derbyshire enjoyed an easy win in the Laser 4.7 class as he took all but one race in the series.
December 15, 2015
Government of The Bahamas with URCA hosts important ITU conference
The Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas along with the Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) is hosting the 5th ITU symposium from December 14th ? 18th at Atlantis, Paradise Island.
Gomez still supports PLP and Christie
December 15, 2015
Gomez still supports PLP and Christie
Although he tendered his resignation as the minister of state for legal affairs, Central and South Eleuthera MP Damian Gomez said yesterday that he still supports Prime Minister Perry Christie and the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP).
December 13, 2015
Whatever happened to 'Forward, upward, onward, together'
Dear Editor,
Does anyone else find it curious that the government has not answered a single question raised by the Bahamas Insurance Association or the Medical Association of The Bahamas?
Seeking a Christmas miracle
December 15, 2015
Seeking a Christmas miracle
Beverley Rolle-Turnquest would do anything for her sister, Monique "Dee" Rolle-Woods, including doing everything she can to fulfill her last wish -- which is to return home to live out the rest of her days.
A review of the top 15 topics of 2015 - part 1
December 15, 2015
A review of the top 15 topics of 2015 - part 1
Earlier this year we opened this space discussing what we felt would be the top 15 topics for 2015. Over a two part series at the beginning of 2015, we sought to forecast what the year had in store for the Bahamian people.
'Do I look unhappy'
December 15, 2015
'Do I look unhappy'
Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday he is not "unhappy" with Minister of State for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez's resignation from Cabinet and confirmed that the South and Central Eleuthera MP resigned due to financial considerations.
Broken bridge
December 13, 2015
Broken bridge
While Damian Gomez is leaving the Cabinet primarily for financial reasons, according to sources familiar with the matter, his exit will deliver another round of bad political news for Prime Minister Perry Christie, who has had many months of sour notes and muddy headlines.
December 13, 2015
First increase in Latin America and the Caribbean unemployment in five years
A recent International Labour Organization (ILO) report has revealed that the unemployment rate in Latin America and the Caribbean increased for the first time in five years in 2015, rising to 6.7 percent in what one ILO director deemed a "crisis in slow motion".
Gomez quits Cabinet
December 13, 2015
Gomez quits Cabinet
Minister of State for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez has tendered his resignation from the Cabinet, The Nassau Guardian understands.
Three percent tax eyed for NHI
December 13, 2015
Three percent tax eyed for NHI
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Delon Brennen has confirmed that the government is proposing a three percent payroll tax, split evenly between employer and employee, to fund National Health Insurance (NHI).
FNM commits to catastrophic care
December 11, 2015
FNM commits to catastrophic care
Former Free National Movement Senator Dr. Duane Sands said yesterday that an FNM government would immediately include catastrophic coverage as part of a universal health program.
December 10, 2015
Foreign minister urges tough stance from Bahamas, SIDS on 'liability, compensation'
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell yesterday urged The Bahamas and fellow small island developing states (SIDS) to demand that the world's largest and most polluting economies agree to some form of "liability and compensation" agreement for those countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
BIBA president: NHI will not stop cook-outs
December 10, 2015
BIBA president: NHI will not stop cook-outs
Bahamas Insurance Brokers Association President Felicia Antoinette Knowles has challenged the Christie administration's narrative that the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme will "stop the cook-outs" associated with healthcare fundraising efforts.
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