We discuss Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade’s response to the deaths of two men while in police custody last month. That sparks a debate about standards on the police force, and listeners tell us about changes they would like to see implemented.

Plus we talk about BTC’s revamped Business Enterprise Unit with senior managers Franklyn Winder and Talbot Collie.

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We discuss fertility issues and the challenges many couples face when trying to conceive. In Vitro Fertilization is a major and highly-successful option, says Dr. Anthony Carey, OB/GYN, Dr. Jeurgen Eisermann, Director of the South Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine, and Sakina Sands, International Patient Program Director at Doctor’s Hospital’s Bahamas Medical Center.

And, with Arawak Homes’ “Build on Your Own Lot Fair” set for this Saturday, Chakita Archer tells us about the requirements and options for land-owners who are ready to build their homes.

Plus, our “In The News” segment discusses Pilgrim Baptist Temple’s vote to keep currently-imprisoned Bishop Randy Fraser as their pastor; National Security Minister Dr. B.J. Nottage’s snub of protesters seeking justice for their (presumed) murdered loved ones; and Sports Minister Dr. Danny Johnson’s call for a Sports Lottery, just over a month after the failed gambling referendum.

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What’s happening to the traditional “native shows” in the country? We discuss the apparent demise of this once-integral part of local nightlife, and the role of Bahamian musicians and music.

As College of The Bahamas lecturers Drs. Craig Smith, Niambi Hall-Campbell and Keithley Woolward tell us, the issue “The Native Show: Then and Now”, will be part of the latest discussion of the Critical Caribbean Symposium Series, Thursday night at Akepran International Academy on Bernard Road at 6pm.

Also, our new medical series “Doc Talk with Dr. C” launches with Dr. James Constantakis discussing what people need to keep in mind in the face of increasingly prevalent pharmaceutical advertising, and the true impact of the overuse of antibiotics.
“Doc Talk with Dr. C” airs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday on Morning Blend.

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We talk with the Medical Association of the Bahamas about stewardship in the medical profession. Association President Dr. Wesley Francis and Dr. Delton Farquharson discuss some of the challenges facing doctors in the country, and the burdens crime and violence place on the public health system. We also get details on the Association’s 40th Annual Scientific Conference this week.

Also, we talk about crime and gun violence in the wake of four people being shot (one fatally) overnight, the mid-year budget debate, and the ongoing financial problems with BEC.

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We discuss VAT and the government’s proposed budget cuts, the recent surge in drug trafficking seizures, and the calls from the disabled community for affirmative action in the workplace.

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