Muriel Lightbourne

Muriel Lightbourne

politician Bahamas

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,521
Power
83$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bahamas 2 6.00 0.64% +0% 393,248 2,521 $13,000 83$
Totals 2 393,248 2,521 $13,000 83$
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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Muriel Lightbourne, the president of the Bahamas Nurses Union, argues that the new hospital will not alleviate overcrowding in the healthcare system. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Nurses Union chief says new facility won’t solve overcrowding at PMH

Bahamas Bahamas: Muriel Lightbourne, President of the Bahamas Nurses Union, confirmed that the investigation into Ms Williams’ conduct has wrapped up. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Suspended PMH nurse returns to work with no disciplinary action after probe ends

Bahamas Bahamas: Muriel Lightbourne, president of the Bahamas Nurses Union, is seeking re-election in January 2026. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Lightbourne will seek re-election to head Bahamas Nurses Union

Jamaica Jamaica: 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. 3

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Nurses protest delay in appointments | World News

Bahamas Bahamas: Muriel Lightbourne, president of the Bahamas Nurses Union, led the protesters condemning the government for recruiting foreign healthcare workers. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Nurses protest at ‘foreign bias’