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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.
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.
Renew CEO: Enforce waste disposal legislation better
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.
Goods disposal angers Straw Market vendors
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
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.
Concerns over chemical disposal after recent fire
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.
Stellar energy expands waste disposal plans
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.
Steller energy expands waste disposal plans
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.
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...
Reforming garbage disposal
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...