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January 08, 2019
Department of Environmental Health Services announces twice weekly garbage collections

Garbage collection on New Providence will be increased from once to twice weekly starting next month, the Department of Environmental Health Services (DEHS) announced today...

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November 15, 2016
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.

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November 14, 2016
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.

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November 08, 2016
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.

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November 10, 2016
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.

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November 06, 2015
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.

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October 16, 2015
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.

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October 09, 2015
Public Notice From Environmental Health Services- Water Supply

Public Notice From Environmental Health Services- Water Supply

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October 09, 2013
Department of Environmental Health Services

I would like to inform the general public of the steady progress being made as regards to Shanty Towns...

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September 17, 2013
Environmental Health Public Advisory-Cane Toad

This invasive species, which produces toxins from glands behind the eyes, has been spotted in the Lyford Cay area. Its toxins can kill small pets and cause severe skin reactions in humans, especailly young children...

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