Tag: health
SICK AGAIN: Nurses call foul over ‘hidden’ shift system clause
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nurses in Grand Bahama are reportedly calling in sick today amid revelations that a long-protested shift system was embedded in the appointment letters of new hires. Bahamas Nurses President Amancha Williams told Eyewitness News that she is investigating reports that members have called in sick and suggested the action could be more […]
Boarders relocation costs govt. $800,000 in the first year
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government’s initiative to relocate boarders from the Princess Margaret Hospital will cost $800,000 in the first year, said Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell yesterday. During a press conference, Campbell advised that some 30 boarders will be moved to senior residential facilities in order to free up bed capacity at the hospital. […]
South Eleuthera MP confirmed positive for COVID-19
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Central and South Eleuthera MP Hank Johnson confirmed today that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Johnson, who posted the update to his Facebook page, said he is currently hospitalized in New Providence. “I thank the medical staff for their skilled and detailed care of me and all the Bahamians battling this […]
GB cancer patients miss weeks of chemotherapy due to lockdowns
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Barbara Williams, 55, said she had a double mastectomy in April because she was unable to continue her regular chemotherapy treatments due to COVID-19 restrictions. Nearly four months later, the Grand Bahaman resident said she is unable to begin a new set of chemotherapy treatments necessary for her recovery. Williams is among […]
Construction on the Rand Memorial Hospital to be complete in September, says GB minister
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson yesterday said reconstruction of the Rand Memorial Hospital is expected to be completed next month. Thompson made the revelation in a statement hitting back at criticisms from the Progressive Liberal Party over the government’s mitigation efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus on […]
No funds for constant repatriations
Immigration minister urges Bahamians to take COVID-19 seriously NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson yesterday said the country could not afford constant repatriations of undocumented migrants apprehended in Bahamian waters. Johnson underscored the cost was not only financial, pointing to risks to livelihood as the country grapples with rising coronavirus cases. His comments come […]
MOFA: No position yet on U.S./Bahamas travel
Bahamas Miami Consul General warns against non-essential travel to Florida NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield said yesterday that the government has yet to determine an official position on travel to COVID-19 hotspots in the United States. Henfield noted that the prime minister chaired a meeting yesterday with the Minister of Tourism, […]
Davis: Bahamas cannot afford a misstep with reopening
WHO said Friday the world has entered “new and dangerous” phase of pandemic NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday raised concern over whether the government has implemented sufficient safety protocols to ready The Bahamas and its citizens for the influx of potentially virus carrying visitors upon the reopening of the country’s borders to […]
No new cases of COVID
One confirmed new case in last five days NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has no new cases of COVID-19 today, according to the Ministry of Health. In a statement, the ministry said there have been 93 cases of the virus, and 43 remain active. Six COVID-patients remain hospitalized. Thirty-nine people have recovered from the virus. […]
Chinese embassy donates essential medical supplies
The Bahamas will need over 1 mil. – 2 mil. N95 masks to manage 80 COVID-19 cases NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Chinese embassy in The Bahamas yesterday donated an additional batch of medical supplies to the Bahamian government as the country battles a “surge” of COVID-19 cases. The supplies include N95 masks, protective suits, goggles, […]
Waves of panicked shopping
Extended lockdown prompts rush to food stores, gas stations Chaotic scenes around New Providence as tensions rise Shoppers cont. to trickle out of stores after 10pm NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Waves of shoppers swarmed food stores throughout New Providence yesterday, enduring hours-long lines in high temperatures in hopes of stocking up ahead of the five-day nationwide […]
Sands: We have adequate capacity to combat COVID-19
WHO says COVID-19 not ordinarily an aerosol, but may be possible in “specific circumstances” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands today reaffirmed the government’s preparedness and capacity to combat a “surge” of COVID-19 cases should local spread continue and peak in The Bahamas. “All across The Bahamas Mr. Speaker we have been […]
Shantytown residents in the dark about COVID-19 risks
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Some residents in shantytowns throughout New Providence are unaware of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and have yet to take the necessary precautions to reduce its spread locally. The Bahamas is bracing for further impact of the global pandemic after recording its first confirmed case of the virus, which can cause severe […]
PMH, Rand limited to emergency services
Shutdown of majority of services, the result of union industrial action NASSAU,BAHAMAS — As scores of junior doctors withdrew services over holiday pay issues, there was a shutdown of significant services at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) and the Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama, among other public health facilities, as a result. Approximately 400 junior […]
Roberts “watchful” of expanded VAT-free breadbasket items
Super Value owner says grocers anxious to get the full picture NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Super Value President Rupert Roberts said yesterday that while he “remains watchful” as the government moves to expand the list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt breadbasket items, he was somewhat shocked by the move. Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands made the […]
UWI medical students pay courtesy call on the prime minister
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – University of the West Indies medical students shared a light moment with Prime Minister Dr. Hubert A. Minnis in a courtesy call on January 30, 2019 at Office of the Prime Minister. Pictured with the Prime Minister are Shanel Adderley, Paige Ambrister, Montez Armbrister, Athena Bain, Philan Bethel, Carlesha Blades, Shaundra Blyden, Ashley […]
Nurses union and govt. making headway, health minister says
Some headway is being made to address the shortfall of nurses in the healthcare sector, according to health minister Dr. Duane Sands, who revealed Tuesday that a new cohort of nurses who recently graduated have been added to the system. This, he said, as nurses are being recruited by facilities in the United States (US). He […]
