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US Embassy operations back to normal
OPERATIONS at the American Embassy in Nassau are back to normal following the passage of Hurricane Matthew.
$500m healthcare plant need requires ‘sustainable PPPs’
The Bahamas can only turn to private-public partnerships (PPP) to help finance its “$500m or more” public healthcare infrastructure needs if there is “a sustainable way” to pay for them.
Gov't reaffirms stem cell focus
FREEPORT - A Cabinet Minister yesterday reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to developing a stem cell research industry in the Bahamas, saying it could inject hundreds of millions of dollars annually into the Bahamian economy.
US universities in stem cell rush
MIAMI, FL - The Government’s decision to enact stem cell legislation is proving to be a “game changer”, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, telling this newspaper that two more US universities had expressed interest in developing medical facilities in the Bahamas.
‘Protocol fault’ blamed for medical waste at landfill
THE repeated occurrence of biohazardous medical waste turning up at the New Providence landfill without being incinerated has been blamed on a “fault in protocol and directives” by senior health officials.
Doctors in $573k project write-off
Doctors Hospital has written-off $573,000 in architectural drawing fees after deciding not to proceed with a “major renovation” investment at its main Collins Avenue facility.
National School Golf Grand Finale set for today
AFTER getting rained out on Friday, the Bahamas Golf Federation will now complete its 2022 National School Championships today in their new facility at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
THE FINISH LINE: New baseball and beach soccer stadiums blessing for Bahamas
IT IS not how you start, nor how you get there. Most importantly, it’s how you finish. • The Finish Line, a weekly column, seeks to comment on the state of affairs in local sports, highlighting the highs and the lows, the thrills and the spills and the successes and failures.
Staff challenges for Critical Care Block
ALTHOUGH nearly complete, the multi-million dollar Critical Care Block at the Princess Margaret Hospital is facing staffing challenges, according to Public Hospitals Authority Board Chairman Frank Smith yesterday.
‘Still pushing for’ correctional facility though finance told minister to reduce the costs
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said his ministry is still pushing for construction to begin on a new high-medium security correctional facility by the end of the year even after finance officials told them to reduce the costs of construction plans.
Building its fleet
THE Public Hospitals Authority is continuing to build its fleet of emergency vehicles in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian last year. The devastating storm significantly impacted the National Emergency Medical Services’ ambulance fleet, destroying a
Marsh Harbour Healthcare Centre opens at last
GOVERNMENT officials commissioned the Marsh Harbour Healthcare Centre in Abaco yesterday, touting it as a long-awaited boost to the island and the Christie administration’s National Health Insurance plans.
Munroe says new prison contract is FNM holdover
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said it was the Minnis administration that initially awarded a no-bid, multi-million dollar contract to Walker’s Industries to build a high-medium security facility at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS).
Minister: Bear with us over bed shortages
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville yesterday asked the public to “please bear” with his ministry as officials seek to address bed shortages at Princess Margaret Hospital and also carry out repairs at the facility.
Carnival to help fund Rand rebuild
THE Ministry of Health and The Public Hospitals Authority signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday with Carnival Corporation & PLC to support the restoration of the Rand Memorial Hospital following Hurricane Dorian.
Grand Bahama Children's Home enjoys special lunch
A GRAND Bahama couple, in partnership with Wendy’s restaurant, hosted the children and staff at the Grand Bahama Children’s Home to a lunch on Friday.
Darville points to $50m investment across GB
MINISTER for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville has highlighted nearly $50m in government capital projects and upgrades underway throughout the island of Grand Bahama.
Ministry 'addressing' hazardous waste find
ENVIRONMENT and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett yesterday said his ministry is addressing the appearance of hazardous medical waste found at the New Providence Landfill.
UPDATED: Restrictions eased for Grand Bahama and number of islands
With a 75 percent drop in COVID-19 infections reported on Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis commended Grand Bahamians for their “community spirit, sacrifice and discipline” which have resulted in significantly reducing the spread of coronavirus on the island.
DELTA VARIANT NOW AT LARGE: Health officials confirm feared version of virus has been detected here
THE highly contagious Delta variant is the predominant strain in The Bahamas, the Ministry of Health confirmed yesterday, after getting back genomic sequencing results from samples sent to a laboratory in Brazil.