Hon. Fred Mitchell MP
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration

It is with deep sadness that the Government of The Bahamas learned of the catastrophic damage caused by the recent passing of a massive tornado through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore causing injuries, the lost of lives and the destruction of property.

In have conveyed these sentiments to the Government of the United States via diplomatic note to the Secretary of State.

On behalf of the Government and People of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, I wish to convey deepest sympathies to the Government and People of the United States of America, and particularly, to the families of the dead and injured.

NASSAU, Bahamas -- Pharmacists are health care professionals with a legal right and obligation to assess the validity and authenticity of any/all orders or prescriptions that are submitted for dispensing. If a pharmacist feels that there is any part or portion of the order that does not fully meet any of the requirements of the Pharmacy Act & Regulations, they are within their rights to refuse dispensing.

If a pharmacist has concerns about any prescription presented, he/she is encouraged to call and speak with the physician before making a final decision not to dispense.

Any employer/owner/supervisor who directs dispensing to be done when it constitutes a violation of the Act and/or Regulations, commits an offense under the Act, and is subject to the penalties that are specifically assigned to the offense, or if none is specified, the general penalty which may include fines up to $5000 and/or incarceration up to 5 years.

The dispensing of any controlled substance (inclusive of codeine) without a proper and valid prescription or medical order is a serious offense, both under the Pharmacy Act (2009) and the Dangerous Drugs Act.

Please note that proper detailed documentation and submission to the Council of any incident involving the refusal of a pharmacist to fill a prescription will assist in helping the Council to adequately address any concerns.   www.pharmacycouncil.net

NASSAU, Bahamas -- Less than one month after officially launching speed increases of 500 per cent, Cable Bahamas has now released its much-anticipated REVON Extreme. This new level of service delivers home Internet speeds at up to 70 megabits per second, which is nearly nine times faster than the nearest competition. The company claims that it is the fastest Internet service that has ever been available to residential customers in The Bahamas.

REVON Extreme is now available to all areas that Cable Bahamas serves in New Providence and Grand Bahama.

"Our goal is to deliver the best, fastest and truly most reliable Internet service to our subscribers," said Cable Bahamas Head of Marketing and REVON Product Manager David Burrows. "REVON Extreme is a huge step forward, not just for our company but our customers. Communication needs have changed and the Internet is a crucial part of all of our lives at home," Burrows added.

"We know that no other Internet service provider in The Bahamas comes close to the speeds that we now offer residential customers, however, we also know that the entire discussion is not just about speed," Mr Burrows said. "It is as much about capacity. That is what determines how many different devices families can use online at the same time and enjoy their Internet experience without constantly waiting."

Mr Burrows stated that a household of three or four people with multiple devices will quickly use up the total bandwidth that is available. "We've seen Internet usage increase dramatically, especially in the last year. Bahamians are using the Internet to work and play more, and low bandwidth speeds of 4 or 8 megabits per second speed just can't meet the demand of today's subscribers."

GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, Bahamas –– The Grand Lucayan resort property has launched a program designed to increase global sales revenue in the booming Latin American market. The sales effort, which coincides with new branding for the resort as “The classic Bahamian experience,” launched with two recent media events in São Paulo, Brazil and Mexico City.  The events highlighted recent improvements at Grand Lucayan, including renovations to the luxurious Lanai Suites.

Grand Lucayan General Manager Benjamin Davis commented, “We’re very excited about our focus on the classic Bahamian experience and believe that the new branding will resonate well in the Latin American market. We’re confident that further emphasis on this market will pay dividends, as approximately 10% of sales are already attributed to Latin America.”

For more information on the Grand Lucayan visit www.grandlucayan.com.