US visa risk over Cuban workers
THE United States is threatening to revoke visas for foreign government officials such as those in The Bahamas involved in Cuba’s labour export programme.
Five years on - Sands reflects on when COVID hit our nation
FIVE years after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands is reflecting on the initial response to the crisis, acknowledging both the successes and the missteps of the Minnis administration.
Darville: No problem over supplies and payments
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville has refuted claims made by Free National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands regarding medication shortages and vendor payments within the public healthcare system.
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.
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.
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.
Teenage woman in reported suicide attempt
A teenaged woman allegedly attempted suicide on Sunday by ingesting medication and alcohol.
Rise in demand for social services help
SOCIAL Services Minister Myles Laroda said there has been increasing demand for food, rental, and burial aid assistance.
Grandmother killed in Abaco crash
AN Abaco family is devastated after 57-year-old Madjorie Mills, a cherished mother and grandmother, was killed in a car accident on her way home from work last week.
Barber’s death classed as murder
AFTER months of uncertainty surrounding the death of a popular barber, Jamesly Richmond, police have now classified his case as a murder and charged a man in connection with his killing.
‘We want justice’ after two murdered
THE grief-stricken families of Carlos Rolle and Jaidyn Henfield — two young men killed within hours of each other over the weekend — are seeking answers and justice, with one family claiming Rolle was mistakenly targeted and the other believing jealousy may have led to Henfield’s death.
Pintard calls for transparency over govt’s SpaceX dealings
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has urged the government to be more transparent about its dealings with SpaceX following the discovery and recovery of debris from a SpaceX Starship rocket that broke apart mid-flight on March 6.
