The Tribune

THE Public Hospitals Authority said it would take several months before a new ambulance reaches West Grand Bahama.

In a brief statement yesterday, PHA said it received the first fleet of three ambulances for New Providence.

“We await the onboarding of additional ambulances within the next several months for Grand Bahama and the Family Islands,” PHA said.

The absence of an ambulance in West Grand Bahama has concerned some residents there.

Jimmy Smith, chief councillor for West Grand Bahama District, called for more ambulance services in July.

He expressed shock and disappointment when hospital administrator Jessica Cartwright said an ambulance was not needed in the west, particularly Eight Mile Rock.

The PHA later acknowledged the validity of his concerns. The authority said it was securing additional ambulances for New Providence and Grand Bahama but noted that delays were expected because of global demand and supply chain issues.