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Public Notice From Environmental Health Services- Water Supply
Public Notice From Environmental Health Services- Water Supply
Environmental Health Services Security Officers Successfully Complete Training Course
Thirty-one security officers of the Department of Environmental Health Services successfully completed a 40-hour Security Officers Course at the Police Training College of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, and are pictured with their certificates, February 23, 2024 at the college.
Ethan S. Bain Environmental Health Foundation Supports Ranfurly Home
Local nonprofit, Ethan S. Bain Environmental Health Foundation (ESBEHF) recently made a donation in support of Ranfurly Home. Jacqueline Bain (center), ESBEHF’s Founder presented a monetary gift along with two heavy duty garbage bins to the home.
Agricultural development and environmental health for The Bahamas, pt. 4
There are several points I would like to make in this final letter and they relate to the natural environment around us, the establishment of a healthy primary production environment (agriculture and fishing), and the protection of both.
Agricultural development and environmental health for The Bahamas, pt. 3
The reality of investing in Bahamian agriculture is "harsh" because of the nature of our natural and economic environments. There is little that can be done with our natural surroundings, but the economic one may certainly be modified.
Agricultural development and environmental health for The Bahamas, pt. 1
Historically The Bahamas has never been able to establish a permanently viable commercial agricultural sector. This is first reflected in the failure of the plantation system in islands throughout the archipelago.
Agricultural development and environmental health for The Bahamas, pt. 2
Following from the first part of my discourse I would take the opportunity to examine the input of the government of The Bahamas to developing an agricultural sector since independence in 1973.
After Hurricane Joaquin: Environmental Health Services continue to moniter; Utilities almost fully restored.
After Hurricane Joaquin: Environmental Health Services continue to moniter; Utilities almost fully restored.
The Department of Environmental Health Services and public utilities are continuing monitoring and repairs programmes, respectively, to ensure the lives of residents in the Hurricane Joaquin impacted areas are restored to some degree of normalcy.
Statement from Environmental Health
Statement from Environmental Health
Acting pursuant to lawful notices served on residents of an unlawful settlement in the Gamble Heights area of New Providence, the Department of Environmental Health began this morning the process of removing the settlement in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and the Department of Social Services.
GB businesswoman Newton passes
GB businesswoman Newton passes
Joanna Russell-Newton, a businesswoman, and community and political activist, died on March 11, leaving behind a powerful legacy of faith, fearlessness and fortitude.