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PMH housekeeping staff demand - what about us?

STAFF members of the housekeeping department at Princess Margaret Hospital are complaining about feeling unsafe and also neglected by the Public Hospitals Authority as they go about their duties facing the possibility of contracting the COVID-19 virus.

Environment Minister tests positive

MINISTER of Environment and Housing Romauld Ferreira has tested positive for COVID-19.

Shootings spark call to increase police numbers

RESIDENTS of Eleuthera are calling for more police presence as a wave of crime has come to that picturesque island in recent times.

Shanendon Cartwright tests positive for COVID-19

ST BARNABAS MP Shanendon Cartwright has tested positive for COVID-19.

INSIGHT: Let’s pick up the pace and get the work done now: Why are we waiting?

The transformation of the city of Nassau might seem slow in coming, but the work of the Downtown Nassau Partnership cannot go unnoticed. Slowly but steadily Nassau is being moved from a sleepy town into a world-classed port area for post-COVID tourists, be they here on business or vacation. The work will require a focus on culture and heritage, a physical redevelopment and a systematic effort to remake the city’s image.

New Act planned - but what about now?

AMID complaints of illegal use of land and destruction of natural ponds and animal habitats, Minister of Environmental Health and Housing Romauld Ferreira revealed that the Forestry Unit in his ministry is in the process of drafting a legal framework to repeal and replace the Forestry Act 2010.

Schooner Bay security staff reportedly suffer infections

THERE are reportedly four confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in the security department of the high-end gated community of Schooner Bay in Abaco, including the head of security, and another case on a construction site, according to residents.

‘Hotel workers solely dependent on govt aid’

AFTER six months of hotels being closed, a hotel union official said industry workers are being negatively impacted by the uncertainty and are solely reliant on government assistance.

Lloyd: union did not disrupt exams

EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said his ministry has regular dialogue with the Bahamas Union of Teachers over issues of contention, adding that recent union industrial action did not negatively affect students’ national exams.

Island House confirms staff member positive

MANAGEMENT of Shima at The Island House has confirmed that in recent weeks a staff member tested posted for COVID-19, but proper protocols were followed and continue to be adhered to.

Convenience store manager dies after armed robbery shooting

THE manager of Grace of God Convenience Store was shot and killed on Thursday night during a robbery of the Miami Street store.

Diabetes link suspected in Goodman’s Bay death

RELATIVES of a man found dead in a parking lot at Goodman’s Bay earlier this week believe his death was the result of complications from diabetes.

PAHO: Vaccine not around the corner

THE Pan American Health Organisation has raised alarm about countries in the region returning to “near normal” social and public life, despite the fact a COVID-19 vaccine “is not around the corner”.

‘Industry is on brink’ warns gym owner

THE fitness industry, which has only operated for three weeks since March, is now at the brink of financial ruin, according to gym owner Charles Johnson.

INSIGHT: Did we miss out on the health deal of a lifetime?

FOR decades, Princess Margaret Hospital has struggled to provide a first-class health service for the thousands of patients it cares for.

Mom tells of agony of losing twins at PMH

WHAT was intended to be a routine C-section for Kayla Edwards-Dean, ushering in the birth of twin sons, ended in the tragedy of her almost losing her life and her twins dying.

CHEATS ABUSING FOOD HANDOUTS: Families making multiple requests for help at sites to secure extra assistance

NATIONAL Food Distribution Task Force chairman Susan Larson said there have been instances of “abuse” of the system, causing delays at distribution sites as officials try to verify legitimate requests.

PLP opposes amalgamated schools on Mayaguana

THE official opposition is calling the government’s decision to amalgamate the public schools on Mayaguana “a regressive education policy”, but the director of education says the decision was made to maximise the government’s resources.Yesterday, PLP

'An election? We've got lots to do before that'

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has said he is not considering a snap election, stressing his government is focused on saving lives amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hospital promises probe into patients' complaints

THE Public Hospitals Authority is investigating all allegations of mistreatment made by maternity patients against staff at Princess Margaret Hospital, PHA managing director Catherine Weech said yesterday.

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