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$1.6m contract signed for morgue upgrades
THE Public Hospitals Authority has signed a contract for approximately $1.6 million with Pinnacle Investment Company Limited for the renovation and upgrades of the morgue at Grand Bahama's Rand Memorial Hospital.
Plans made to build new high-medium security correctional facility
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe revealed yesterday that officials are hoping to break ground in the coming weeks on the construction of a new high-medium security correctional facility at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.
Oncology unit needed 'desperately'
AN oncology unit is desperately needed in Grand Bahama and cancer patients and advocates are hoping one is established soon so patients won’t have to travel to New Providence for chemotherapy treatment.In July 2017, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands pro
Welcome home parade for displaced children
A grand welcome home celebration will be held for the 30 displaced children of the Grand Bahama Children’s Home, who will be returning to Grand Bahama on Friday, October 2.
GB Airport Domestic terminal reopened
FREEPORT – Grand Bahama Airport officials have reopened the domestic terminal for business.
Seahorse Institute opens its doors after fire
MORE than 150 people gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Seahorse Institute on 85 Soldier Road, one year to the day after the old facility was destroyed in a fire.
Govt secures funds to build new Grand Bahama hospital
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville revealed that government has secured the money to build a new state-of-the-art hospital for Grand Bahama.
Expert cell therapy surgeon joins Bahamas’ Okyanos clinic
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA (PRWEB) – Okyanos, considered to be the leader in cell therapy, announced the addition of Dr Jeffrey Hartog to its medical team to accommodate the growing demand for adult stem cell treatment.
Leading heart failure expert to attend Bahamas conference
Dr Ioana Dumitru, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist of Memorial Healthcare System of South Florida, has been invited to participate as a guest speaker at the Grand Bahama Medical and Dental Association’s 17th Annual Scientific Educational Conference, from November 2-5, where she will be sharing insight about heart failure and medication.
Nation to host two marijuana conferences
THE Ministry of Health has given formal approval for two medical marijuana conferences to be hosted in the country, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands confirmed yesterday.The medical marijuana conferences are being organised separately by Dr Lynwood Brow
Palm Hotel bought for $1.9m to be turned into hospital
By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net IN AN effort to expand facilities at the RAND Memorial Hospital, the government yesterday signed a contract worth $1.9 million to purchase the Island Palm Hotel in Grand Bahama. Formerly known as The Freeport In
Hopes for new COVID facility next month
WITH COVID-19 hospital rates rising once again, acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Phillip Swann said officials are hoping to open a new COVID facility that can accommodate up to 100 patients by next month “at latest”.
Prison plans resubmitted with ‘significantly’ reduced costs
CORRECTIONS Commissioner Doan Cleare said plans for new prison facilities had been resubmitted to the Ministry of Finance with a reduced cost, though he declined to say how much money has been saved or what has been eliminated from the project.
Southwest Tennis Club members take advantage of tournament
THE Southwest Tennis Club out of the Flamingo Gardens Park participated in the Bahama Pure Water and Ice Tennis Tournament at the YMCA facilities in Grand Bahama over the weekend. Shari Clarke and Marlee Martin teamed up to win the under-14 girls’ d
Owner unveils more BORCO growth plans
The Bahamas Oil Refining Company's (BORCO) owner is targeting a 'crude oil topping unit' and 'bunker filling station' as new growth opportunities for the Grand Bahama-based s
$5,000 fine for fake COVID test
A WOMAN who tried to travel to Grand Bahama with a fake COVID-19 test results was yesterday fined $5,000.
Significant decline in GB HIV/AIDS infection/transmission rate
Grand Bahama has recorded eight new HIV/AIDS cases to date for 2020, showing a significant decline in the infection/transmission rate.
EDITORIAL: Fighting alone to earn victory together
MUCH of the focus on battling COVID-19 has fallen on the efforts of the government.
$2.5m beach soccer complex for the 2017 FIFA World Cup
SITE preparation and preliminary work is underway for the construction of the Bahamas’ new beach soccer complex in preparation to host several major events slated for 2017.
Minister sets timeline for Family Islands sporting facilities
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr Daniel Johnson has delivered a concrete timeline for the development of sporting facilities in the Family Islands.