The medical bill: Paying for National Health Care
The issues surrounding the introduction and implementation of a National Health Insurance scheme in The Bahamas – scheduled for January 2016 – are complex and emotive. In the third of a series of articles this week Dr Robin Roberts looks at the challenges in generating the revenue to meet the exorbitant costs of the plan.
VIEW FROM AFAR: A chance to make the waterfront a splash hit
THERE is no denying that it needs to happen.
POLITICOLE: The role of women in their inequality
THE Bahamas is sickeningly unprogressive in its stance on the equality of women and men.
Designing a national health care initiative for Bahamians
Dr Robin Roberts continues his examination of the complex and emotive issues surrounding the impending introduction of a National Health Insurance scheme. In the second part of a series this week he looks at which system might suit The Bahamas best against the background of political, economic and cultural realities.
A National Health Insurance plan for The Bahamas
Health care is essential, a fundamental right, good - and extremely expensive. With the latest National Health Insurance scheme set for implementation at the start of next year, Dr Robin Roberts sets out what is at stake and urges Bahamians - the people who matter most - to engage in the debate and make their views known.
Stop the Cari-go-round and present a united front
The Caribbean must settle on one candidate for Commonwealth Secretary-General and show coherence, says Reginald Dumas
YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Ministers get their final grades in Cabinet Report
EVEN if a minister has received a pass grade during these three weeks of the Cabinet Report, note that I will be watching closely and therefore they could either improve or be on a downgrade watch.
TOUGH CALL: ‘Beautiful beyond description’ but Little Harbour faces change
A FEW years ago, I visited Little Harbour on Abaco – a solar-powered community of some 50 homes encircling a picturesque cove near Cherokee Sound.
Progressive and unified agenda required for regional relevance
David Jessop, Director of the Caribbean Council, examines the key international issues facing this week’s CARICOM heads of government meeting in Nassau.
POLITICOLE: Teamwork in filmmaking brings leadership into focus
IN the last 24 hours, we (a cadre of filmmakers and actors) wrapped principal photography on our first collaborative work in independent (short) film.
A LIFE OF CRIME: The wonders and challenges of adolescence
Adolescence is like a new set of clothes: your body is you, it is as perfect as it can be, but with the onset of self-awareness there comes an awkwardness, feelings of uncertainty and self-consciousness.
WORLD VIEW: St Kitts-Nevis election fiasco is symptom of a bigger problem
CONCERN was rightly raised over the failure of the Supervisor of Elections in St Kitts-Nevis, Wingrove George, to declare the results of the February 16 general elections until two days afterwards.
YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Cabinet Report – Top marks or bottom of the class?
Adrian Gibson continues his analysis of the performance of members of the Cabinet - complete with their grades - below and on the following two pages.
TOUGH CALL: The lessons not yet learned from Greek financial struggle
Greece, as we all know from high school days, was one of the major civilising forces of antiquity. Its modern political history began in the 19th century, when the country was a reluctant province of the Ottoman Empire.
TOUGH CALL: The definition of insanity
The Harrold Road dump has been spewing toxic fumes and smoke into the clear skies over New Providence for weeks.
