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July 16, 2021
Govt monitoring situation in Cuba

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is monitoring the situation in Cuba after protests there but noted there have been no reports of Bahamians on the island requiring assistance amid the unrest.

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July 13, 2021
Feeling betrayed by your body: Fibroids don't have to be a source of pain, shame

She awoke in the middle of the night to a gush of liquid exiting her body. It was blood, but much heavier bleeding than what's commonly associated with menstruation - the unmentionable taboo.

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August 03, 2011
Holiday Weekend Saw 254 Complain Of Dengue Fever Symptoms

TWO hundred and fifty-four persons flooded public health facilities with symptoms of dengue fever over the Emancipation holiday weekend, the Ministry of Health said.

However, only 49 laboratory cases of the illness have been confirmed, the ministry said in a statement yesterday.

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May 22, 2020
The Process for Persons Requesting Inter-Island Travel - Step by Step

Dr. Merceline Dahl-Regis, COVID-19 Task Force Coordinator, Special Adviser to the Prime Minister explained the process for persons requesting inter-island travel, who wish to travel to or from New Providence or Grand Bahama by plane or boat...

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September 05, 2019
Remarks by Prime Minister Minnis at National Briefing in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian

I wish to once again brief the nation in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, which has left generational devastation across Abaco and Grand Bahama. I just returned from an initial air assessment flight of Grand Bahama, which was conducted on a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter...

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September 06, 2017
Hurricane Irma Statement by The Public Hospitals Authority

The public is advised that the Public Hospitals Authority has activated its hurricane preparedness plan. This plan specifically speaks to the physical securing of all PHA facilities inclusive of hospitals and clinics, the pending closure of all out-patient and specialty clinics, the suspension of elective surgeries...

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July 05, 2017
Nurses' Contribution Central to Healthcare mandate and Implementation of NHI

The elevation of nursing professionals in New Providence and the Family Islands is significant as the Government strives to fulfil its mandate of easy accessible and affordable healthcare throughout the country, said Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands...

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December 05, 2016
This Week in The Bahamas - Commentary by Elcott Coleby November 28- December 2

As more than 400 workers assess and recommence construction at the Baha Mar property and as unsecured Bahamian creditors receive payments for services rendered, a Ministerial delegation heads to Hong Kong to meet with Baha Mar buyer Chow Tai Fook Enterprise (CTFE) and conduct the requisite due diligence ahead of a deal consummation.

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November 29, 2016
Gomez says NHI still on course for January 2017

HEALTH Minister Dr Perry Gomez said yesterday that the first phase of National Health Insurance, primary healthcare, is still on pace to be rolled out in January 2017.

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November 07, 2016
NHI could be 'slightly delayed' due to Hurricane Matthew

HEALTH Minister Dr. Perry Gomez admitted on Friday that due to Hurricane Matthew, which caused damage to public buildings including clinics, it was likely that the implementation of phase one of National Health Insurance (NHI) would be "slightly" delayed.

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