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May 23, 2023
There is No Such Thing as Safe Nicotine Use and Quitting is Advantageous at Any Age, Says Cleveland Clinic Pulmonologist Ahead of World No Tobacco Day
While cigarette smoking is probably the most researched form of tobacco use – with links to cardiovascular disease, several types of cancer and many other medical conditions now well-established – there is no safe form of tobacco use and it is never too early or too late to quit, says an expert from global health system Cleveland Clinic, speaking ahead of World No Tobacco Day on 31 May.
February 27, 2015
Statistics show 16.7 percent of Bahamian adults smoked tobacco regularly in 2012
The Ministry of Health has reported that 16.7 percent of the Bahamian adult population are smokers -- over 10 percent of them classified as
"daily smokers" -- according to the most current statistics which were compiled in 2012.
Prison tobacco rules to change
June 21, 2011
Prison tobacco rules to change
One of the things that will change at Her Majesty's Prison when it is amalgamated into the Department of Corrections (DOC) in the coming months is the way the government deals with tobacco for inmates.
Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest said provisions are being included in draft legislation that would direct the prison to have money placed on inmates' accounts instead of giving them c...
February 21, 2024
PM: Government Losing Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Prime Minister Philip Davis told Parliament hundreds of millions of dollars have been lost yearly through alcohol and tobacco smuggling.
March 12, 2024
PM Davis: Revenues up $72.9 million compared to same period in previous budget cycle
While making his Opening Contribution to the Mid-Year Budget Debate 2023/2024, on March 6, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis pointed out that, as of December 2023, revenues were up $72.9 million compared to the same period in the previous budget cycle.
Tax avoidance causing $200m annual revenue loss
February 22, 2024
Tax avoidance causing $200m annual revenue loss
PM announces data-driven response to stop revenue slipping through the cracks NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis revealed on Wednesday that the government is employing a data-driven approach to aggressively tackle numerous tax avoidance schemes, which are causing the government an annual loss of approximately $200 million in revenue. During his delivery of the [...]
January 16, 2024
PM Davis Unveils ‘Clear, Hold and Build’ Approach to Addressing Crime
During his first broadcast public statement for 2024, on January 14, Prime Minister and Minister Finance the Hon. Philip Davis noted that he would have preferred to have taken that time to “set out the plans we have in place to further lift our national development in 2024."
November 13, 2023
Early Diagnosis and Significant Advances in Treatment Could Reduce High Lung Cancer Death Rate, Says Cleveland Clinic Expert
With early screening and ongoing advances in treatment options, there is no reason for lung cancer to maintain its reputation as one of the deadliest cancers, according to an expert from global health system Cleveland Clinic.
Consumer prices up slightly in July
October 10, 2023
Consumer prices up slightly in July
In July the country's inflation rate increased by 0.6 percent when compared to June the Bahamas National Statistical Institute explained in its most recent Consumer Price Index for the month of July.
Are you a candidate for dental implants?
October 03, 2023
Are you a candidate for dental implants?
Your smile and your teeth are one of the first things people notice. Unfortunately, many people suffer from missing teeth or hopeless teeth. As a result, they suffer embarrassment to the extent that they prefer to wear a mask. Unfortunately, some people have made it too convenient to wear masks.
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