Consultation promised over free medicine expansion
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville insisted that doctors, pharmacists, and all stakeholders will be consulted as the government transitions to provide free medication for chronic non-communicable diseases to people registered with the National Health Insurance Authority.
Royal Caribbean: Bahamas’ exclusive ship’s full occupancy
Royal Caribbean yesterday hailed its all-Bahamian itinerary cruise ship as a “smashing success”.
Health ministry recruiting Ghana nurses
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness is recruiting 35 specialty nurses and several doctors from Ghana to address the country’s ongoing shortage of healthcare workers, according to Health Minister Dr Michael Darville.
Full statement from US Embassy on Cuba-related visa restriction policy
On February 25, Secretary Rubio announced expansion of a Cuba related visa restriction policy that targets those who facilitate Cuban forced labor.
PETER YOUNG: Wake-up call for Europe
It has been interesting this week to study the recent UK media reaction to the continuing precipitate series of actions taken by the newly-installed US President Donald Trump in a variety of domestic areas as well as foreign affairs.
Man says he can’t pay $5k fine for firearm offences
A MAN fined for firearm-related offences yesterday told the court he couldn’t pay because he couldn’t afford it.
Psychological tests for accused housebreaker
A WOMAN was remanded to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre for psychological evaluation after being accused of breaking into a home on Toote Shop Corner last week.
‘Pay back victim’ for stolen bike
A MAN has been ordered to fully reimburse a victim after admitting to stealing their motorcycle last weekend.
Eleuthera businesses bemoan BPL outages
Eleuthera businesses are planning to seek recovery of losses and damages from Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) as power outages continue to plague the island.
What would you add to the video game hall of fame?
This year’s finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame include trailblazers in esports, electronic pets and portable gaming, as well as the arcade favorite brought to life in a 1998 episode of “Seinfeld”.
‘Buddy’ jumps ahead of Gordon on NBA All-Time 3s list
GRAND Bahamian sharpshooter Chavano “Buddy” Hield and the Golden State Warriors are certainly trending in the right direction since acquiring National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat just before the trade deadline in February.
Eva Hilton Shockers repeat as National Primary Schools golf champions
THE Eva Hilton Shockers repeated as the National Primary Schools Golf Championship public schools boys’ and girls’ champions.
Two-day Music & Heritage Festival set for weekend
The two-day Bahamian Music & Heritage Festival will return to the Regatta Site in George Town, Exuma, on March 14-15 for its annual celebration of this nation’s culture and traditions.
Contractors back president on non-US goods sourcing
Other construction firms yesterday backed assertions by the Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president that the industry does not need government assistance in sourcing materials.
‘Sabotage’: Aviation chief blasts $1m retroactive fees
Hitting Bahamian airlines and other carriers that serve this nation with $1m-plus retroactive fee demands is “akin to sabotaging the industry”, a senior aviation executive warned yesterday.
Contractor chief: We don’t need Gov’t help in sourcing materials
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said the industry does not need the Government’s help to source materials outside the US, adding: “We’ve been doing this for 30-40 years.”
PM challenges Opposition over economy’s recovery
The Prime Minister yesterday challenged Michael Pintard, the Opposition’s leader, to state if he believes the economy has recovered from COVID during a politically-charged end to the mid-year Budget debate.
Free drugs expansion ‘ain’t no pie in the sky’
A Cabinet minister yesterday said “new revenue” is not required to finance an expansion of free medicine for Bahamians with chronic non-communicable diseases, as he asserted: “This ain’t no pie in the sky.”
Opposition: Does Hutchison port exit also involve DevCo?
The Opposition yesterday pressed the Government on whether CK Hutchison Holdings’ plans to sell its interests in the Freeport Container Port and Freeport Harbour Company also include its real estate holdings.
