Bahamas minister clarifies elderly-care law won't criminalize indigent relatives

Bahamian Health Minister Michael Darville reassured the public that new elderly-care legislation will not penalize relatives unable to afford care or estranged from older persons, addressing fears of criminalization. The clarification follows public concern over the law's scope, though the bill's specific provisions remain under review. This matters as it shapes the legal and social framework for elder care in the Bahamas.