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October 07, 2023
BCPOU President: If They Know Better, Do Better

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Late payment of salaries, overtime, union benefits, and even rodent infestation of their building, are just some of the issues why ZNS workers gathered outside the company's headquarters protesting Friday afternoon.

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August 31, 2023
Rolle warns businesses on Prince George Wharf to clean up garbage

Business owners near Prince George Wharf who do not adhere to proper waste management practices, could face punitive measures, including fines and potential imprisonment, according to Senator Randy Rolle, who heads the Bay Street Revitalization Unit. In a letter sent to business owners on Tuesday, Rolle said improper garbage collection has overarching implications for the well-being of P...

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Controlling Pests
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June 17, 2010
Controlling Pests

The rainy season is upon us again, bringing with it challenges of more pest control issues and contributing to off scheduled services such as garbage collection. Together with the warm summer temperatures, pests such as flies, mosquitoes and rats are likely to produce in larger numbers. However property owners and occupants of premises can do their part by ensuring that their garbage is properly c...

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August 04, 2010
Bill to improve fish, food, fruit vending practices through regulation

The proliferation of fish, conch and food vendors selling their wares roadside and without the proper storage and regulatory regimes in place, will be addressed with the implementation of the proposed Business License Act, 2010, the Member of Parliament for Killarney, Dr. the Honourable Hubert A. Minnis told Parliament Monday.

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October 04, 2010
Poisonings and pet safety issues

By Basil Sands

BECAUSE we live in a tropical region of the world and in an archipelagic country- a group of many islands in a large body of water there is always an over abundance of tropical pests such as insects, spiders, snails, rodents and weeds.

And each day we see on TV or hear on radio, a new product on the market to eliminate the problematic pests, but sometimes at a huge price. All too...

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February 08, 2018
Minister Ferreira's update on Selection Process for New Landfill Investor

The Minister of the Environment & Housing, the Hon. Romauld Ferreira, stated in the House of Assembly, January 31, that his Ministry is working to produce a new investor...

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February 13, 2018
Hospital rats' 30K repair bill

MORE than $30,000 in repairs were ordered on mobile X-ray machines at the Princess Margaret Hospital due to damage caused by rodents last year.

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June 20, 2023
DPM pledges action on downtown

As he pledged to take action on the "disappointment that is Downtown Nassau", Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper said yesterday the government will not allow the area to languish in a poor state. "The poor state of our capital's city center is even more glaring, now that the ...
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May 22, 2023
GB’s Small Homes Repair program has been accelerated after a slow start

The Small Home Repair Program in Grand Bahama started off much slower than anticipated, according to Deputy Director of Social Services and Urban Development, Senator Kirkland Russell, who said it forced the Ministry back to the drawing board, where, with the guidance of the Minister Obie Wilchcombe, they came up with a wonderful new aspect of the program, which was launched as a Pilot Program las...

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May 16, 2023
Mixed emotions as Torri Gate torn down

The distinctive arch called the Torii Gate, marking the entrance of the International Bazaar, was suddenly torn down last week, provoking reactions that ranged from outrage to cheers. The first indication of the demolition was the appearance of a crane at the site on Wednesday morning and photos soon flooded social media with comments like ...
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