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February 12, 2024
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.

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April 14, 2011
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.

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January 26, 2024
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).

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January 09, 2024
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 [...]

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November 06, 2023
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 [...]

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October 12, 2023
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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September 22, 2023
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 [...]

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September 14, 2023
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.

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September 06, 2023
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.

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August 31, 2023
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...

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