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Bus Driver: Gov't neglecting safety of public bus system
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bus Association president Rudolph Taylor described Road Safety Week as a ploy, stating children's safety continues to be neglected by the government. Due to the lack of bus stops, Taylor stated that passengers, along with drivers, are put at risk since they do not have adequate bus stations. "They ain't serious about [...]
Ministry of Transport & Housing re-Launching National Road Safety Programme
The Ministry of Transport & Housing will re-launch a comprehensive national road safety programme under the theme, 'Slow Down, Stay Alive.' The objective of the programme is to reduce the number of traffic accidents and fatalities on the roads in the country.
Ministry of Transport Relaunches Road Safety Program
Ministry of Transport Relaunches Road Safety Program
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Thousands of traffic accidents in 2022 prompting the relaunch of a road safety campaign.
Road safety campaign and RTD improvements in transit
Road safety campaign and RTD improvements in transit
STATE Legal Affairs Minister Jomo Campbell revealed efforts are underway to improve and enhance the vehicle inspection and testing processes at the Road Traffic Department.
Police Share Safety Tips in Busy Business District
Police Share Safety Tips in Busy Business District
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - How can you make your business safer? Police visiting the busy Palmdale district, Wednesday afternoon, sharing tips on how business owners and employees can make the area safer for those working and doing business there.
Police Prioritizing Safety and Traffic Flow
Police Prioritizing Safety and Traffic Flow
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Amid complaints from some Woodes Rodgers Wharf vendors, that police presence is putting a damper on sales, Press Liaison Officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings explains that's not the intention.
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Ministry of Works Focusing on Pedestrian Safety
Ministry of Works Focusing on Pedestrian Safety
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - While the Ministry of Works is looking to ensure the smoothest possible ride for motorists, the road specialists are also set on ensuring the safety of pedestrians.
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Food safety experts in The Bahamas make significant advances in the national food control system
Food safety experts in The Bahamas make significant advances in the national food control system
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Some 30 food safety stakeholders gathered this week at the National Training Agency to validate the findings of a 12-month project to develop a strategic plan to improve food control systems in The Bahamas. The project funded by FAO titled, "Assessing National Food Control Systems to Enable Food Safety in the Sub-region," [...]
Relative of moped accident victim urges riders to put safety first
The cousin of a man who was killed in a moped accident over the weekend is encouraging members of the public to exercise extreme caution when riding motorcycles. Orista Russell, 26, died after the moped he was riding crashed into a utility pole on Cowpen Road. Russell wasn't wearing a helmet, according to his cousin, ...
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Fishing Hole Bridge closed for safety
Fishing Hole Bridge closed for safety
THE Fishing Hole Bridge in Grand Bahama was closed on Wednesday evening due to safety concerns because of hazardous driving conditions experienced and engineering issues in the road construction.