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April 03, 2023
Abaco concerned with disposal of hazardous waste as debris site burns

THE Abaco Chamber of Commerce president accused successive administrations of ignoring health and safety issues related to debris management after another fire erupted on a debris site over the weekend.

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December 20, 2022
Environment Minister urges use of the landfill for garbage disposal

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources entered the third phase (clearing of lots to create green spaces) of its National Beautification Program.

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November 08, 2018
Goods disposal angers Straw Market vendors

NASSAU Straw Market vendors yesterday criticised the Straw Market Authority's (SMA) decision to reportedly throw away goods from the stalls of delinquent vendors. Some sellers said the SMA should have been more lenient with vendors, while others sai

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August 16, 2016
Puppet presentations educate Grand Bahama youth on proper garbage disposal

The Keep Grand Bahama Clean (KGBC) committee has officially concluded its annual puppet show summer camp presentations.

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May 12, 2016
Concerns over chemical disposal after recent fire

A RECENT fire near Mario's Bowling Alley and Entertainment Centre on Harrold Road has led some residents to question the disposal process for chemicals in this country.

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April 05, 2016
Stellar energy expands waste disposal plans

STELLAR Energy, the company with a proposed waste-to-energy facility at the centre of a controversial letter of intent signed by the former the parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Works, has expanded on its plans to reform waste disposal in the Bahamas.

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April 05, 2016
Steller energy expands waste disposal plans

STELLAR Energy, the company with a proposed waste-to-energy facility at the centre of a controversial letter of intent signed by the former the parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Works, has expanded on its plans to reform waste disposal in the Bahamas.

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November 20, 2015
Renew CEO: Enforce waste disposal legislation better

Renew Bahamas President and CEO Gerhard Beukes yesterday called for stronger enforcement of the legislation governing the New Providence Landfill, calling on all stakeholders to address the "symptomatic" issues fueling the facility's fires.

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August 11, 2010
U.S. and Bahamas hold exchange on explosive ordinance disposal

Nassau, Bahamas - United
States Northern Command in cooperation with United States Navy Fleet Forces
Command and the United States Embassy Nassau conducted a 3-day (7-9 August)
subject matter expert exchange with the Royal Bahamas Police and Defence Forces
at the Royal Bahamas Police Force College last week. Fleet Forces Command sent one senior level
explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) technician t...

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May 18, 2012
Reforming garbage disposal

Dear Editor,

I write to you because I am very concerned about the detrimental effects that can and have resulted from the emissions, fires and smoke from the landfill in our most populous island, New Providence.
The particles, smoke and toxic gases that are released from this landfill pollute the air that we breathe. They pollute the insides of our lungs and can have immediate as well as long-la...

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