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Walkout from PM's office after two affected by mold
Walkout from PM's office after two affected by mold
AN OUTBREAK of mold in the building that houses the office of the Prime Minister almost took the life of one person Tuesday and sent another to the hospital yesterday, according to Public Services Union president John Pinder.
Christie: Mold in Office of Prime Minister no threat
Christie: Mold in Office of Prime Minister no threat
Prime Minister Perry Christie said some form of mold was found in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), which he said presented no threat to the staff's health.
On Monday, The Nassau Guardian asked Christie if reports of asbestos at the OPM were true. He said: "We have put in place an examination of all government buildings. I had cause to consult, on behalf of the government, a well known firm...
Mold is a growing concern for commercial buildings
Mold is a growing concern for commercial buildings
The issue of mold in buildings has entered into public consciousness as a result of some high-profile examples of its existence in commercial buildings, resulting in temporary relocation of staff and other expensive measures.
This particular problem can be rather pervasive in a climate like ours that for most of the year experiences hot humid conditions. Unfortunately, there is a tendency for desi...
Career Symposium 2024 Connects University Students with Successful Professionals
Some of the most successful and accomplished professionals and business leaders in the country recently shared their experiences and nuggets of wisdom with students at University of The Bahamas (UB) about thriving in a wide range of careers.
Quant ready to compete at CAC Championships
Quant ready to compete at CAC Championships
Ethan Quant finished first in the men's physique division at the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) Nationals in Grand Bahama this summer, and is now looking to make a splash at the 42nd Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships in St. Martin.
Quant will be leaving at the end of the month for the championships that run October 2-4.
The 33-year-old ...
Coalition of Independents leader voicing frustrations on behalf of Parliamentary Registration Department workers
Coalition of Independents leader voicing frustrations on behalf of Parliamentary Registration Department workers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Coalition of Independents leader Lincoln Bain is airing out frustrations on behalf of workers at the Parliamentary Registration Department who are engaged in a sick-out at the Farrington Road office over outstanding payments and poor working conditions. According to Bain, workers have not received overtime payments since May 2023. He also described the working [...]
To Give Love And Obey God's Word
To Give Love And Obey God's Word
GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - Over the past 17 years, the Princess Court Mentoring Ministry has been molding young girls into godly women. The faith based program was established in Eight Mile Rock Grand Bahama to help curb teen pregnancy in the country.
MOYSC Launched Fresh Start Program 2024 Spring Session
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s Youth Division launched its 2024 Spring Session of the Fresh Start Program at Christ the King Education Center on January 25, 2024.
Quote in time Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend. -- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Quote in time Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend. -- Martin Luther King, Jr.
The commissioning of the new Critical Care Block (CCB) at Princess Margaret Hospital was delayed from January 8 to January 22 in order to accommodate Prime Minister Perry Christie's schedule.
Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) Chairman Frank Smith said it was "only fitting" that Christie, currently visiting China in his capacity as CARICOM chair, should be there to see this vital addition to the pub...
National School Attendance Hotline launched
National School Attendance Hotline launched
The Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training has launched a Hotline to support its efforts to boost school attendance.