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SECTOR NEWS
7th - 13th January 2012
CLIMATE CHANGE
Tuesday January 10, 2012
Cuba Fidel Castro warns again about nuclear war and climate change
HAVANA, Cuba (South Sentinel) — Former Cuban president Fidel Castro warned last week that nuclear war and climate change are critical dangers for humanity, which keeps standing far away from getting any closer to a solution. In an article published on Cubadebate website, titled�� [read more]
WASTEWATER
Friday January 13, 2012
Jamaica OUR plan spells out 10-digit dialing, energy savings and big water investments
The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has revealed plans that will force 10-digit dialing for local and overseas phone calls, in its Business Plan and Budget 2012 released this month... [read more]
WASTE
Friday January 13, 2012
Jamaica New board coming for waste agency
THE NATIONAL Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is to get a new board shortly following the resignation yesterday of the board chaired by Dennis Morgan.Minister of Local Government and Community Development Noel Arscott announced yesterday... [read more]
http://www.caribdaily.com/comments/525832/new-board-coming-for-waste-agency
SEWERAGE
Friday January 13, 2012
British Virgin Isles. RT Sewerage Works To Start In Two Weeks; Over $400K In Petty Contracts To Be Inked
Within the next two weeks, short-term works to remedy the sewerage woes in Road Town will commence with the hope of completing it within a three-month period. [read more]
DUMP
Wednesday January 11, 2012
British Virgin Isles. Dumping Without A Conscience!
Residents continue to dump bulk waste in an indiscriminate manner at dumpsters, especially at the bin located at the junction of Canaan and Free Bottom roads. [read more]
http://www.caribdaily.com/comments/525175/dumping-without-a-conscience
DRAINAGE
Saturday January 07, 2012
Barbados Hole lot of trouble
Residents of Rock Dundo, St James, and Gibbs, St Peter, are calling for major road repairs in the area to alleviate the dangerous driving conditions they have been forced to endure for more than half-year. [read more]
http://www.caribdaily.com/comments/523602/hole-lot-of-trouble
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Wednesday January 11, 2012
Bermuda More Islanders are turning to the sun for energy
Solar power is being adopted on the Island at an increasing rate, with the number of applications for solar developments doubling year-on-year. According to a Government spokesperson, 51 applications were made for solar developments in 2011, more than four-times more than were submitted in 2009. [read more]
http://www.caribdaily.com/comments/525102/more-islanders-are-turning-to-the-sun-for-energy
WATER
Sunday December 18, 2011
Trinidad & Tobago Water in the Senate
It is said that future wars will be fought over water, and the Senate last Monday saw a verbal battle over how vital water is, who should supply it and at what cost? Senators debated and passed a Government motion to raise water rates at Point Lisas Industrial Estate.... [read more]
http://www.caribdaily.com/comments/516492/water-in-the-senate
Last Updated (Friday, 13 January 2012 20:22)
