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PAHO/WHO to support Haiti with 500,000 for water and sanitation connections in health centers
PAHO/WHO to support Haiti with 500,000 for water and sanitation connections in health centers
Funds will help improve care for cholera patients following departure of international NGOs
Washington, D.C. -- The Pan
American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) will
provide $500,000 from its technical cooperation resources to finance the
installation of water and sanitation connections in primary healthcare
centers in Haiti, under Haiti's new National Plan fo...
United Sanitation accident statement from Environment and Housing Minister
Nassau, Bahamas - Environment and Housing Minister confirms fatal accident involving contractor Hon. Kenred Dorsett, Minister of The Environment and Housing. Reports reaching my ministry confirm that during the early hours of Saturday, 9th December 2012, a tragic accident involving a United Sanitation vehicle claimed the life of a young woman.
Statement from Environment and Housing Minister on United Sanitation accident
Reports reaching my ministry confirm that during the early hours of Saturday, 9th December 2012, a tragic accident involving a United Sanitation vehicle claimed the life of a young woman. United Sanitation is contracted by the Department of Environmental Health Services to collect garbage.
Sanitation Services Employees Go Above And Beyond Their Duties
Freeport, Grand Bahama -- After receiving a wonderful letter from Mail Boat Assistant Manager, in Grand Bahama, Clifford Storr, praising his staff's dedication to their jobs; General Manager of Sanitation Services, Lou Carroll, wanted to acknowledge his hard working staff this month.
Research Edge Forum Highlights Challenges and Targets for Sustainable Groundwater Management in Grand Bahama and Abaco
Ever since Hurricane Dorian ravaged Grand Bahama and Abaco in 2019, Israeli non-governmental organization (NGO) IsraAID has been on the ground providing critical Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) support to those adversely impacted. As a result of the storm's devastating impact on groundwater resources on both islands, IsraAID is now seeking to ensure that residents have consistent and sustain...
Housekeeping, Janitorial and Custodial Workers Receive Certificates After Completing Training Course
Housekeeping, Janitorial and Custodial Workers Receive Certificates After Completing Training Course
The National Training Agency (NTA) held the commencement of its first Housekeeping, Janitorial and Custodial course at its offices on Gladstone Road and Munnings Drive on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Crime 'down by 49 per cent since September' in Grand Bahama
SENIOR Assistant Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour revealed that there has been a 49 per cent decrease in crime on Grand Bahama since the end of September.
COB Culinary Hospitality Management Institute hosts Lil' Chefs' Shack 2014
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Nineteen young people who participated in the Summer Fun in The Kitchen, 2014 Lil' Chefs' Shack Programme sponsored by The College of The Bahamas' Culinary Hospitality Management Institute (CHMI) received a surprise visit from the Honourable Jerome Fitzgerald, Minister of Education, Science and Technology on the final day of the programme.
The Minister took the time to speak wi...
Minister Bowleg congratulates Grand Bahamians for keeping culture alive in spite of hardship
Minister Bowleg congratulates Grand Bahamians for keeping culture alive in spite of hardship
When it comes to the development of the Arts and Junkanoo, Minister for Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Mario Bowleg says Grand Bahama has consistently shown remarkable enthusiasm and commitment, boasting the highest number of entrants for the National Arts Festival and the Junior Junkanoo Parades year after year.
More refined perspective to improve preparation for, recovery from, natural disasters
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Disaster Risk Management, the Hon. Leo Lundy, said Friday that the new year will bring a more refined perspective and focus on how the country prepares for, responds to and recovers from potential natural disasters – including hurricanes, the major natural disaster that impacts the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.