Michael Darville
Dr. Michael Darville is a Bahamian politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Victoria Gardens. He has been actively involved in addressing community concerns, particularly regarding the proliferation of roadside garages in residential areas. Recently, he announced plans for a town hall meeting to engage residents and present a government plan of action in response to ongoing issues, including environmental hazards and public safety.
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Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville pointed to ongoing capital works and system improvements aimed at modernising hospital infrastructure and services.
Injured girl forced to wait hours at PMH for registration
Bahamas· 2026-05-27
Health Minister Dr Michael Darville said the men remain in isolation and are doing well.
The Bahamas issues travel ban amid Ebola outbreakBahamas· 2026-05-27Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville discussed possible travel restrictions for passengers from affected countries entering The Bahamas.
Foreigners at PMH have not shown any symptoms of EbolaBahamas· 2026-05-27Health Minister Dr Michael Darville said negotiations between The Bahamas and the United States over Cuban healthcare workers are in their final phase.
Bahamas nears deal on Cuban medicsBahamas· 2026-03-06Mr Pinder, and his fellow Cabinet ministers, Ginger Moxey and Dr Michael Darville, current and past ministers for Grand Bahama, focused on the 'review mechanism' remaining operational and enforceable.
Gov’ts $357m GBPA owner change bid suffers setbackBahamas· 2026-03-04
Dr. Michael Darville is mentioned as a representative being questioned about the healthcare situation in Exuma.
Cooper orders probe into Exuma runway lights after patient’s deathBahamas· 2026-02-20
Health Minister Dr Michael Darville discussed the delays in National Health Insurance payments due to lab discrepancies.
Lab discrepancies blamed for delays paying NHI doctorsBahamas· 2026-02-19
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said nurses caught up in last month’s pay dispute have now received overtime compensation.
‘Technical glitch responsible for nurses overtime pay delay’Bahamas· 2026-02-18Health Minister Dr Michael Darville announced the government's plan to acquire new ambulances for hospitals.
Govt to buy 15 new ambulances for PMH and RandBahamas· 2026-02-18
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville has previously acknowledged the delays.
PM notes ‘irregularities’ in NHI billing as payment delays mountBahamas· 2026-02-12
Dr Michael Darville, minister of health and wellness, previously explained that the Government was uncomfortable that a $20m portion of the World Bank-guaranteed funding had been allocated to funding the start-up and expansion of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
Minnis: I’d never agree to China hospital loan termsBahamas· 2026-02-10
Dr Michael Darville is the Minister of Health and Wellness who expressed uncertainty about the loan agreement's terms.
INSIGHT: Funding agreement for new hospital - what could possibly go wrong?Bahamas· 2026-02-09
Health and Wellness Minister Michael Darville said the Cherokee Sound project will deliver a 1,200-square-foot clinic designed to provide primary healthcare services.
Contracts signed for new clinic in Abaco and repairs for anotherBahamas· 2026-02-06
Health Minister Michael Darville endorsed warnings about the unsustainability of free healthcare.
Minnis calls for bipartisan end to ‘free’ healthcareBahamas· 2026-02-06
Dr Michael Darville, minister of health and wellness, did not respond to Tribune Business questions seeking confirmation on whether the levying on NHI contributions would be in the Davis administration’s plans if re-elected.
US Ambassador: Drop China dealBahamas· 2026-02-06Health Minister Michael Darville said 47 retired nurses will re-enter the public healthcare system next month.
Darville: Ministry will call up 47 retired nurses as they look to recruit 50 more from GhanaBahamas· 2026-02-05
Health and Wellness Minister Michael Darville announced that Bahamian workers will make up 50 percent of the construction workforce for the new hospital.
50/50 labour split for building new hospitalBahamas· 2026-02-05
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville questioned why the government was not alerted sooner about the PHA's overtime funds issue.
Davis ‘disappointed’ by nurses’ industrial actionBahamas· 2026-02-02
I met with the Honourable Dr. Michael Darville, Minister of Health and Wellness, and he was quite candid about the situation.
INSIGHT: The other (secret) drug warBahamas· 2026-02-02
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville has expressed concern over why the government was not notified earlier that the Public Hospitals Authority had exhausted its overtime funds for medical staff.
PHA late telling govt overtime fund ‘bust’Bahamas· 2026-01-27
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville acknowledged the seriousness of the situation, calling the depleted budget a 'great concern'.
Unions warning of healthcare collapseBahamas· 2026-01-26
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said construction work on the A&E facility is finished.
PMH accident and emergency nearing full occupancyBahamas· 2026-01-24
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the delays stemmed largely from patients presenting on the day of surgery with uncontrolled chronic conditions.
Sands slams ‘project management failure’ as long lines mar free cataract surgery initiativeBahamas· 2026-01-11
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said his ministry would 'do everything in its power' to investigate the death of Ms Adderley.
Grief resurfaces for widower after latest PMH neglect claimsBahamas· 2026-01-11
Dr Michael Darville, minister of health and wellness, suggested adding a tax on sugary drinks to generate revenue for healthcare.
Doctors chief: Tax fast food eateries ‘to the hilt’Bahamas· 2025-12-24
Dr Michael Darville, minister of health and wellness, discussed the potential impact of a sugary drinks tax on healthcare funding in The Bahamas.
‘Nominal’ 50 cent sugary drinks tax can raise millionsBahamas· 2025-12-23Health Minister Dr Michael Darville said long-delayed renovations to the Rand Memorial Hospital morgue are now expected to be completed within weeks.
‘Manufacturer’s error’ blamed for delay to Rand morgueBahamas· 2025-12-15Dr Michael Darville is the Health Minister who filed his declarations.
Pintard: If chairman does not share disclosures, I willBahamas· 2025-12-11
Dr Michael Darville is the Health Minister who confirmed filing his disclosures.
As year draws to a close still no clear indication of public disclosure complianceBahamas· 2025-12-10Dr Darville spoke of the strain families endure, recalling his experience caring for his mother when her dementia progressed.
‘It hit me like a ton of bricks’ - GG recalls husband’s dimentiaBahamas· 2025-12-10
