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PM calls on multilateral banks to do more for developing countries
Prime Minister Philip Davis yesterday called on multilateral development banks, especially the World Bank, to improve policies that will increase funding to developing countries facing climate-related crises.
Cleveland Clinic Expert Shares Top 3 Tips to Boost Brain Function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Cleveland Clinic Expert Shares Top 3 Tips to Boost Brain Function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Anyone over the age of 65 is at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, yet science suggests that up to 40% of Alzheimer’s cases could be prevented through healthy lifestyle modifications, says an expert from Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21.
Novel Gene Therapy Shows Positive Initial Results in Sickle Cell Patients Treated in Clinical Trial at Cleveland Clinic Children’s
Researchers presenting preliminary data from a clinical trial aimed at discovering a cure for sickle cell disease reveal positive results among its first patients.
Davis grateful for GSSSA sports calendar completion
Davis grateful for GSSSA sports calendar completion
For the first time since the 2018-2019 school year, the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) was able to complete all of its sporting disciplines after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled events and modified the calendar. The president of the association, Varel Davis, was very happy to see competition completed in all their disciplines.
Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training announces changes to the Bahamas High School Diploma
Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training announces changes to the Bahamas High School Diploma
The Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training has announced the recommendations of a 24-member National Review Commission to amend the Bahamas High School Diploma (BHSD).
Lupus and the feet
Lupus and the feet
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that causes the body's immune system to attack its own otherwise healthy tissues and organs.
Privy Council dismisses 'absurd' arguments made on AG's behalf
In determining that all children born out of wedlock to foreign women and Bahamian men are citizens at birth, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has corrected what it determined was a misinterpretation of an important constitutional provision over the last 50 years, and dismissed as "absurd" certain arguments that were made on behalf of the attorney general who appealed a Court of Appeal ...
Privy Council issues major ruling on citizenship
Privy Council issues major ruling on citizenship
In a major decision likely to have huge implications, the Privy Council has ruled that all children born out of wedlock to foreign women and Bahamian men are Bahamian citizens at birth.
Ganglion cyst
Ganglion cyst
Ganglion cysts are also known as "Bible cysts" because they were treated with "Bible therapy", which was using a heavy book to smash and burst the cyst. Thankfully, this form of treatment is no longer recommended because they do not prevent the ganglion cysts from returning and could cause more injury.
Wellness Unit launched to help Bahamians manage their health
The primary aim of the newly launched Wellness Unit is to provide an opportunity for Bahamians to manage their own health and well-being.