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Andros residents leave for safety as forest fire rages
A FOREST fire in North Andros has forced some residents to leave their homes over health concerns and affected the sleep patterns of people protecting their homes from the raging blaze.
What To Do When Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease Wanders
The definition of wandering varies from context to context. Technically, wandering is an umbrella term for several different behaviors. This includes elopement (attempts to escape), repetitive pacing and becoming lost. According to neurologist, Jagan Pillai, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, most of the caregivers he works with think about wander...
NEMA conducts five-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Grand Bahama
NEMA conducts five-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Grand Bahama
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) officially opened a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course at the Foster B. Pestaina Center at Christ The King Anglican Church, September 5, 2022.
Conclusion of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training in New Bight
Participants in the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Department of Local Government's five-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training are shown hard at work in New Bight Thursday.
Remarks by Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie at the 9th ICAN Meeting
Let me first take this opportunity as Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to officially welcome you, Mr. President and Executives of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and representatives from the various member countries of ICAO, to New Providence and to our beautiful archipelago.
BCCEC Chairman Urges Reform to Fire Codes
BCCEC Chairman Urges Reform to Fire Codes
The chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) says downtown Nassau must rethink its building codes before more local businesses go up in smoke.
12M market invests in fire prevention
12M market invests in fire prevention
The new $12 million straw market has invested heavily in fire prevention and safety, Guardian Business can confirm, with both the contractor and a top engineer for the government confirming the site is "adequately protected".
BTC Hosts ‘Customer Appreciation Day’ on Abaco
BTC Hosts ‘Customer Appreciation Day’ on Abaco
As the company seeks to strengthen its relationship with Abaco customers and forge new connections, BTC held a Customer Appreciation Day in Abaco on Saturday, September 30th.
GBPA issues notice to condo board
GBPA issues notice to condo board
The Lucayan Towers South Condominium Board of Directors has been given 30 days to propose a viable plan of action to address safety issues at the multi-story complex, the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) said.
Young Bahamian Rises to 1st Officer aboard Royal Caribbean Ship, Dreams of being 1st Bahamian Captain
Young Bahamian Rises to 1st Officer aboard Royal Caribbean Ship, Dreams of being 1st Bahamian Captain
Drenaud Moncur, 24, has been selected for the high-ranking post of 1st Officer onboard a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship with responsibility for safety and navigating the behemoth 1,021-foot ship in and out of ports.