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Critical care block remains short of staff, equipment and with no opening date

A PUBLIC Hospitals Authority official yesterday said a number of challenges have plagued the Princess Margaret Hospital’s Critical Care Block and that it cannot be said at this time when the facility will officially be opened.

Three years and still no proper airport

AS Hurricane Dorian’s anniversary looms, Grand Bahama is approaching its third year without a proper airport facility in the nation’s second city.

$350m investment for Grand Bahama Shipyard

CARNIVAL and Royal Caribbean cruise lines are planning to invest some $350m in the Grand Bahama Shipyard that will allow for the rebuilding of two new and bigger docks “capable of handling and servicing the largest ships in the world,” Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday.

FIDA donates to Grand Bahama Children’s home

THE International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Grand Bahama Chapter donated food and cleaning supplies to the Grand Bahama Children’s Home after organising a successful food drive.

PMH update on Emergency Department assistance

ONLY people needing emergency medical attention should seek assistance at Princess Margaret Hospital's Emergency Department, the facility advised on Friday.

Nw gas station opens in McClean’s Town

PETRO Express has opened a new gas station at McClean’s Town in East Grand Bahama, providing much needed petrol to boaters and residents in that remote area of the island.

Running Mon Marina and Resort purchased by Xquisite Yachts

The Running Mon Marina and Resort in Grand Bahama has been acquired by Xquisite Yachts, an award-winning yacht manufacturing company that plans to invest in the region of $3m to $5m to undertake major upgrades at the property.

Junior doctors listed for NHI without consent

The Medical Association of the Bahamas (MAB) president yesterday said he had been informed that junior doctors in the public clinics were signed-up for National Health Insurance (NHI) without their permission, with the scheme’s development thrown into doubt by yesterday’s general election.

Defence Force recruits quarantined as training halts

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force has discontinued new entry training due to the “quick spread of COVID-19” among its latest intake of recruits. “New entry training has been discontinued at this time, to allow the proper management and treatment of th

Governor General gives thanks for workers at PHA institutions

GOVERNOR General Cynthia “Mother” Pratt expressed appreciation to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre (SRC) staff yesterday during the annual governor general’s visit to Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) institutions.

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Police investigate alleged attempted suicide in Grand Bahama

GRAND Bahama police are investigating an attempted suicide involving a 22-year-old woman who was rushed to hospital on Wednesday, police reported.

Bradford Marine eyes sale ‘options’

Bradford Marine’s general manager yesterday confirmed that the yacht repair facility is considering sales offers, with the likely buyer a multi-billion dollar private equity fund that recently eyed the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA).

BORCO suffers $20-$30m hit from Matthew

The Bahamas Oil Refining Company (BORCO) suffered a $20-$30 million hit as a result of Hurricane Matthew, its owner has revealed.

Concerns over oil spill at facility

ENVIRONMENT groups are concerned about the impact an oil spill at Equinor’s facility on Grand Bahama caused by Hurricane Dorian may have on wildlife, ground water and marine protected areas.

Surely we can do better than this

THE desperate state of The Bahamas’ health service struggling with the COVID pandemic is laid bare in this one picture.

Two dead in weekend accidents

TWO pedestrians are dead after separate traffic accidents in New Providence and Grand Bahama over the weekend.

Ministry of Health project aims to tackle climate issues

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness in an effort to address climate change has developed a project set to improve climate resilience in the country’s health system.

Goombay Land reborn

GRAND Bahama natives Jason Albury and Janet Butler are restoring their late father’s entertainment business – the Goombay Land Go-Cart and Skating Rink in Freeport.Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis toured the facility on Friday and commended them for c

BUSINESS BITES: Doctors Hospital - a little diamond in the rough

Investors should take a close look at Doctors Hospital Health System (DHS), our only non-Government full-service medical centre. DHS has never attracted much attention because of its small market capitalisation - ten million shares outstanding, trading at about $2.20 per share. But its recent Annual Report for the fiscal year to January 31, 2019 (released in June) should be required reading for it is positive news.

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