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Ignore fentanyl threat at our own peril
Ignore fentanyl threat at our own peril
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has emerged as a formidable adversary in the battle against drug abuse and fatalities. While originally developed for legitimate medical purposes, its illicit use has led to a grave public health crisis in the United States (US). This potent substance is an insidious threat that could lead to perilous consequences far ...
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Sounding the alarm on fentanyl
Sounding the alarm on fentanyl
Fentanyl, the powerful synthetic opioid, is seldom, if ever, spoken about publicly in The Bahamas.
The word of God is our life jacket for survival no matter the situation
Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I may not sin against thee. - Psalm 119:11
OP-ED: Revenue demands driving need driving corporate income tax
The government has laid out a very impressive argument for the introduction of corporate taxes in its recently issued Green Paper. It delineates four options which implement a "tiered system with CIT applied only to the largest multinationals in remit of OECD Pillar Two, BLF(Business Licence Fee) for all other firms; Introduce modest CIT for [...]
Adventures in management: the power of one small implementation
She was a new foreigner to the country and a novice in the space of management. Her team was resistant to her, in part because she was an outsider. She came in and began managing without knowing the people she was assigned to lead. She used the tactics she had been exposed to by those ...
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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.
Sands: GDP numbers belie PLP's claim it met economy in recession
The Bahamas National Statistical Institute's latest gross domestic product (GDP) report showing 17 percent economic growth in 2021 demonstrates that when the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) was elected in September of that year, the economic recovery was already in full swing, and the Davis administration's repeated claim that it met an economy in "deep recession" is ...
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Golden Yolk Egg Production Project is urgent and crucial says Prime Minister Davis
As the Government pushes toward 25 percent reduction of imported food by 2025, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis said the Golden Yolk Egg Production initiative is an “urgent” and “crucial” undertaking that moves a step closer to food security.
Golden Yolk egg project promises cut to food import bill
The government hopes to slash the country's import bill by $12.5 million with the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources' new egg production project, Golden Yolk, which was launched yesterday. The project seeks to increase Bahamian egg production from 750,000 to more than 27 million eggs per year.
Blood donation is critical
Blood donation is critical
Blood donation is a critical and constant need in the community and all healthy people are encouraged to become frequent blood donors, and to not wait until a relative is sick to donate. Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. The lifesaving care starts with just one ...
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