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Bahamas positioned well for stem cell research

On the final day of the three-day International Stem Cell Society Conference in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Dr Glen Beneby contributed to a panel discussion on overcoming bias and strengthening research. 

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014

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Dr Beneby address attendees of International Stem Cell Society Conference in Freeport, Grand Bahama, February 22. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)

On the final day of the three-day International Stem Cell Society Conference in Freeport, Grand Bahama, February 22, Dr Glen Beneby contributed to a panel discussion on overcoming cultural bias, addressing education gaps, strengthening of the research infrastructure, and the global transformation for stem cell research and regenerative medicine.

He said that The Bahamas has now entered the mainstream of healthcare research and therapy with the effective implementation of the Stem Cell Research and Therapy Act 2013.

Minister for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville was also a part of the panel discussion.

Stem Cell Conference

Pictured: (from left) Dr Beneby, Ian Rolle, president Grand Bahama Port Authority and Minister Darville during the panel discussion at the International Stem Cell Society Conference in Freeport, Grand Bahama, February 22. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) confirmed on Monday that two related foreign companies owned by Jamaicans, but registered and operational overseas, are preparing to list on the local exchange, including one incorporated in The Bahamas.

Cruise Critic, a cruise reviews website and online cruise community, has announced the winners of the 2014 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards. The awards reflect the best in the industry, based entirely on ratings shared in member reviews posted to the Cruise Critic website. This year's big winner was Disney Cruise Line, which sails to The Bahamas, taking home 13 first-place awards.

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