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Environmental Group Pays Courtesy Call on Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources
Environmental Group Pays Courtesy Call on Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources
Last week, members of the Ethan S. Bain Environmental Health Foundation (ESBEHF) paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Vaughn Miller, Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources, to discuss the group’s current projects and future objectives.
Earl Deveaux and DEHS Doing Their Job.
Earl Deveaux and DEHS Doing Their Job.
As Bahamians we complain alot, but the issues we moan about are often not reported to the areas that they need to be.
Environment officials tour New Providence Ecology Park
The Hon. Vaughn P. Miller, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources; the Hon. Zane Lightbourne, State Minister for the Environment and Launa Williams, Acting Director, Department of Environmental Health Services led the list of government officials who recently toured New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP).
PharmaChem closure described as "heartbreaking, shocking"
Company's closure a major blow to Grand Bahama's industrial sector NASSAU, BAHAMAS — PharmaChem's decision to shut down its operations in Grand Bahama this week was yesterday described as "heartbreaking" and "shocking," dealing a substantial blow to the industrial sector of Grand Bahama. The company announced yesterday that it commenced the winding down of its [...]
Freeport-native joins Disney Cruise Line as island environmental manager
Newly created role oversees sustainability initiatives at cruise line's island destinations in The Bahamas NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has appointed Eraise Thompson as its Island Environmental Manager. In this newly created role, the Freeport native coordinates a wide range of environmental sustainability initiatives at Disney Castaway Cay as well as DCL's new [...]
Baha Mar Resort Foundation donates $100,000 to Bahamas Red Cross following theft
In response to the robbery that occurred on Monday at The Bahamas Red Cross in New Providence, Baha Mar's non-profit organization, the Baha Mar Resort Foundation, presented Red Cross Director General Alicia Pinder with a $100,000 check yesterday. The funds donated will aid in the replacement of the items stolen and support the Red Cross in additional ...
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Ministry warns of cane toads' re-emergence
Ministry warns of cane toads' re-emergence
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Officials are reporting the re-emergence of the invasive cane toad in western New Providence. According to the Department of Agriculture, Cane toads have been spotted in Western New Providence in significant numbers since last month. According to the Department of Agriculture, several subsequent sightings at LPIA have occurred. These sightings have led [...]
MOHW Continues Measures to Fight against Dengue
MOHW Continues Measures to Fight against Dengue
The Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville led a team of health officials and technical experts during a National Press Conference on the Dengue outbreak in the country.
Dengue cases continue rising
Dengue cases continue rising
Some Bahamians may have recently contracted dengue fever and not realized it because they had little to no symptoms, according to Minister of Health Dr. Michael Darville.
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...