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Many pharmacies are closed today until further notice to protest the government’s decision to implement price control on medications which they say will negatively impact their ability to operate.

The pharmaceutical retailers and wholesalers said they were not consulted and were “blindsided” by the government’s decision to add fourteen of its medications to a price control list.

The Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association which represents the whole and retail pharmacies in the country said the price control measures cut into their budget and threaten their ability to remain open.

Here’s a list of Pharmacies Open today, many of which include government clinics.

1. McCartney’s Pharmacy
2. Elizabeth Estates Clinic
3. Doctor’s Hospital
4. Flamingo Gardens Clinic
5. Fleming Street Clinic
6. South Beach Health Center
7. Exuma Primary Care Center

Here’s a list of Pharmacies Closed Today

1. McCartney’s Pharmacy
2. Smitty’s Pharmacy
3. Chappies Pharmacy
4. Sav-Mor Drugs
5. RMC Pharmacy
6. Wilmac’s Pharmacy
7. Nassau Agencies
8. Abaco Island Pharmacy
9. Lowe’s Pharmacy
10. Comprehensive Pharmacy
11. Curry’s Pharmacy
12. Walk in Clinic
13. World Wide Pharmaceuticals
14. Da Medicine Place
15. QVC Pharmacy

The Crawfish Open Season closes today and will reopen on the 1st of August.

The Department of Marine Resources said during this time, the capture of crawfish or any other marine resource with the use of air compressors is prohibited and should not be found on board any vessel at any time.

All crawfish traps must be stored on land and all processors, owner, or operator of every hotel, restaurant, supermarket or grocery store who buys or sells crawfish must file a report with the Department of Marine Resources declaring the quantity in weight of frozen crawfish in their possession at the date of closure.

Further note, all trapping permits, and permits authorizing the use of air compressors expire on the 31st of March. Violators will be prosecuted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 244 Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation) and Regulations.

The general public is advised to report all suspected violators and violations to the Department of Marine Resources. Callers will be left anonymous.