AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorkplace Safety Crackdown: The Bahamas Contractors Association says many employers still don’t understand the Health and Safety at Work Act after the Labour Department suspended four construction sites in western New Providence for serious breaches, including missing protective gear, unsafe equipment use, poor emergency preparedness, and missing safety supplies. Health System & Medicines: Pharmacists are “a little less nervous” about the National Prescription Drug Programme’s shift into the NHI Authority after assurances the National Insurance Board will keep managing the programme and payments won’t be interrupted. Cancer Care Focus: Health officials and regional leaders are calling for more equitable, connected cancer care across the Caribbean, as The Bahamas reports about 1,116 new cancer cases in 2024 and authorities push early screening and prevention. Food Safety & Public Health: The Bahamas reports no cases of cyclosporiasis, with local hospitals and labs saying they’ve not detected related infections amid a US outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce. Community Nutrition: Carnival expands its surplus meal donation programme to The Bahamas, with the first shipment of prepared, unserved meals sent to the Grand Bahama Children’s Home and the Urban Renewal Authority. Safety Reminder: A 49-year-old man was shot and killed while sitting in his car in Yellow Elder; police are investigating and asking for public tips.
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