experienceGrand Bahama Press Conference Media Query Response THE PRIME MINISTER: I had a very good chat with Sir Jack Hayward and I am of the view that Sir Jack is going to be cooperative with the Government. The Government will be cooperative with him and the Port Authority. They have some plans that they will [...]
Strategies Implemented to Stem Incidences of Cancer in The Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas — Health Minister Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis said Thursday that cancer has become “one of the most dreaded and prolific illnesses” in The Bahamas; the burden of which extending far beyond the cancer victim or survivor to families and friends. Addressing the Opening Session of the 3rd Annual Caribbean Association of [...]
Bahamas “Gatekeepers” Meet to Explore the Aspects of Family Wellness
NASSAU, Bahamas — The Ministry of Labour and Social Development held a one-day symposium for a cross-section of “gatekeepers” who work with families to explore the emotional, social, spiritual and physical aspects of wellness. The symposium, geared at helping them to better assist families in attaining optimum health was held at Holy Cross Anglican [...]
New Prison Diagnostic Unit to Improve Services and Reduce Risks
NASSAU, Bahamas — The establishment of the Health Diagnostic Unit at Her Majesty’s Prison will “considerably expand” the current healthcare capacity and services provided to inmates and staff at the penal institution, Minister of National Security the Hon. Tommy Turnquest said Thursday. Minister Turnquest added that the expanded services should help to reduce the risks [...]
PHA Chair Promotes Shared Costs for Cancer Treatment
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Partnerships are required to “share the burden” of treating cancer in The Bahamas as the costs of treatment for persons affected by the disease are very high, said chairperson of the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA)Veta Brown. Mrs. Brown, speaking at the opening of the Princess Margaret Hospital’s new state of the [...]
