Muriel Lightbourne
Muriel Lightbourne is the president of the Bahamas Nurses Union, known for her advocacy for local nurses' rights and fair employment practices. Recently, she led protests against the Bahamian government's decision to recruit foreign healthcare workers from Ghana while local nurses remain unregularised and underpaid, calling the situation a 'slap in the face' to local talent.
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Muriel Lightbourne, the president of the Bahamas Nurses Union, argues that the new hospital will not alleviate overcrowding in the healthcare system.
Nurses Union chief says new facility won’t solve overcrowding at PMH
Bahamas· 2025-12-05Muriel Lightbourne, President of the Bahamas Nurses Union, confirmed that the investigation into Ms Williams’ conduct has wrapped up.
Suspended PMH nurse returns to work with no disciplinary action after probe endsBahamas· 2025-11-20
Muriel Lightbourne, president of the Bahamas Nurses Union, is seeking re-election in January 2026.
Lightbourne will seek re-election to head Bahamas Nurses UnionBahamas· 2025-07-04
Muriel Lightbourne is the president of the Bahamas Nurses Union who criticized the government's hiring of foreign nurses while local nurses are still waiting for appointments.
Nurses protest delay in appointments | World News
Jamaica· 2025-05-02
Muriel Lightbourne, president of the Bahamas Nurses Union, led the protesters condemning the government for recruiting foreign healthcare workers.
Nurses protest at ‘foreign bias’Bahamas· 2025-04-29