Excellent Article. I am glad to see an unbiased account from a research, rather than financial, perspective.

The population at risk (for diseases that are treated with stem cell treatment) to the population at large in the Bahamas ratio is small. Therefore the ethical basis of conducting such a major investment in this field is inherently flawed.The average sick Bahamian will not benefit from the treatment. If this was a strictly business venture then perhaps increased jobs, tourism etc providing an increase the nation's revenue would be a sufficient argument. But this is research. I would like to see a town hall meeting or debate between researchers rather than politicians. I am very much interested in advancing medical care in The Bahamas but I am opposed to this bill until the other (and more important, in my view) side of the coin is acknowledged and a plan is presented on how we can ensure that in the years going forward the health care of the population at large can be improved...not just wealthy visitors.