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Smith raises alarm on dumped medical records
Smith raises alarm on dumped medical records
Grand Bahama Human Rights Association (GBHRA) President Fred Smith yesterday encouraged Bahamians to demand to know whether their medical records were among those found at the New Providence Landfill in recent months and said it is "shocking and appalling" that such a breach of citizens' constitutional privacy has occurred.
"I think that anybody who is concerned, anxious about their medical record...
PHA chairman: We're taking waste matter seriously
PHA chairman: We're taking waste matter seriously
Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) Chairman Frank Smith expressed concern yesterday regarding the dumping of biohazardous waste and medical records, allegedly originating from Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), at the New Providence Landfill.
Smith said although he couldn't comment much on the matter, he could confirm that the PHA has launched an investigation and he is awaiting a report confirming w...
'Protocol fault' blamed for medical waste at landfill
THE repeated occurrence of biohazardous medical waste turning up at the New Providence landfill without being incinerated has been blamed on a "fault in protocol and directives" by senior health officials.
DNA leader seeks clarity over Renew Bahamas
DNA leader seeks clarity over Renew Bahamas
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday castigated the Christie administration over Renew Bahamas, as he demanded transparency regarding the landfill management company saying it came to the country "under very suspicious circumstances".
Renew Bahamas staff laid off in cutbacks
Renew Bahamas staff laid off in cutbacks
APPROXIMATELY 40 staff members have been made redundant at Renew Bahamas since the start of June, according to the company's new Chief Executive Officer Michael Cox.
Dangerous situation at the landfill
Dangerous situation at the landfill
Biohazardous waste should not be haphazardly discarded.
Resident left to live in a toilet for eight years
Resident left to live in a toilet for eight years
Tribune reader Deno P. Ellis raises the plight of one elderly Nassau resident and makes a plea to government to help its citizens
It would help to say sorry
It would help to say sorry
It will take a broad coalition to win the June 7 referendum. The support of members of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and Free National Movement (FNM) will be needed in large numbers to pass the gender equality bills.
Endoscopic procedure for carpal tunnel syndrome: fast recovery with less pain
According to the National Institutes of Health, carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common wrist conditions that exist with over 3 million cases reported yearly.
Minimally Invasive Procedure for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
According to the National Institutes of Health, carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common wrist conditions that exist with over 3 million cases reported yearly.