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Man in hospital ‘after stabbing by love rival’
AN ABACO man was flown to New Providence for medical treatment after he was attacked by the supposed boyfriend of a female companion.
Adult stem cell treatments begin at Okyanos clinic
OKYANOS has started adult stem cell treatments at its clinic in Freeport, with patients experiencing some “remarkable” benefit from cell therapy, according to CEO Matthew Feshbach.
Shipyard’s ‘really big deal’: Can be 30% of GB output
A top hotelier yesterday hailed the planned $350m investment in the Grand Bahama Shipyard as “a really big deal” that could result in the facility generating up to 30 percent of the island’s economic output.
Global baseball tournament comes to Grand Bahama
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA), along with the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) and iElite Sports Academy based out of Nassau, Bahamas, is pleased to be among the sponsors of the upcoming New Balance Future Stars Series (NBFSS) 2020 World Combine international baseball tournament, taking place at the Emera Caribbean Baseball Park in Grand Bahama later this week.
Bahamas attracts $767m investment in past year
THE Bahamas has attracted more than $700m in foreign capital investment over the past 12 months, the prime minister said yesterday.Dr Hubert Minnis, during his contribution to the 2018/2019 budget debate, said: “Total foreign capital investment in Th
Hospital bed petition wins Sands’ support
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday he “fully supports” a recently launched petition urging the government to increase the number of beds and improve the service at the Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama.
DPM: GB airport ground breaking set for Q1 2023
THE Deputy Prime Minister yesterday voiced optimism that the ground- breaking for Grand Bahama International Airport’s (GBIA) redevelopment will take place in the 2023 rst quarter once the Government approves its new operator.
Darville says construction to soon start on nine climate-friendly clinics
CONSTRUCTION will soon begin on nine new “climate-friendly” clinics that will serve as hurricane shelters, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said.
Returning Bahamians and residents no longer required to quarantine
BAHAMIANS and residents returning to the country will no longer be mandated to quarantine or self-isolate upon arrival, but will instead be monitored by the health surveillance team “if necessary”, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced on Thursday.
Testing is ramped up as confirmed cases now 60
OFFICIALS ramped up COVID-19 testing over the weekend, beginning with healthcare workers at tertiary medical facilities in New Providence as they seek to contain the spread of the deadly virus in the country. This comes as the country reported addit
Doctors agree a one-two punch most effective in treating gynaecological cancers
In the Bahamas, where the rate of new cases of cancer of the cervix is the highest in the Caribbean and nearly twice as high as the global average, experts say a one-two punch is proving most effective in treating the disease.At almost one new case p
‘We’ll help - but don’t try to land’: Govt signals it won’t allow cruise ships to send anyone here
THE Bahamas government signalled yesterday that it will not accept people infected with COVID-19 from ships stranded in Bahamian waters despite a US Coast Guard bulletin that foreign-flagged vessels should seek help from countries in which they are registered.
Fear of illnesses spreading in wake of Dorian
THE Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation is concerned about the possibility of an outbreak of water-borne and vector-borne illnesses in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, a local representative said yesterday. Dr Esther de Gourville
Two years late, but ribbon cut on new Critical Care Block
NEARLY two years after its initial opening date, government and healthcare officials yesterday formally announced the official commissioning of the Princess Margaret Hospital’s multi-million dollar Critical Care Block.
Strike action affects clinics in Grand Bahama
DOCTORS’ industrial action affected patients in Grand Bahama where about 15 to 20 patients attending clinics at the Rand Memorial Hospital yesterday morning were told that their appointments were cancelled.
Thompson: Programmes helping to ease pain
Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson said Grand Bahamians have benefitted from the national assistance programmes put in place as a result of COVID-19. “Most of the hotels are closed as a result of the shutdown including the Grand Lucay
Motorcyclist dies in accident
A motorcyclist in New Providence was killed in traffic accident on Wednesday night. Police reported the incident happened shortly after 11pm at West Bay Street and St Alban’s Drive involving a motorcycle and a white 2013 Ford E-350 van. The motorcy
UPDATED: 107 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Wednesday, two more deaths
ONE hundred and seven COVID-19 cases were confirmed yesterday and the death total from the virus increased by two for a total of 22.
COVID-19: No flattening of the curve for New Providence
CHIEF Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillan revealed Friday that health officials have not yet seen a flattening of the curve for New Providence, with data suggesting the number of COVID-19 cases could continue to increase for the island in the days ahead.
Emergency drill exercise held across The Bahamas
THE Ministry of Transport and Housing International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Compliance Unit held an emergency drill exercise yesterday.