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08 Oct, 2026
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District Constable charged for allegedly assaulting man in St Thomas
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has charged a policeman for allegedly assaulting a man in St Thomas. District Constable Lennox Lawood was on Wednesday charged with assault…
08 Oct, 2026
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Government moves to extend validity of food handlers’ permits
The Government plans to extend the validity of food handlers’ permits from one to two years. Cabinet has approved amendments to the Public Health Act, the Public Health (Food Handling) Regulations…
08 Oct, 2026
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Earth Today | Heat sucks productivity
WITH RISING global temperatures a clear and present danger to labour productivity, the economic benefits of avoided warming have been highlighted in a recent publication from the United Nations…
08 Oct, 2026
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Earth Today | Occupational safety and health, a key consideration to overcome heat stress
IMPLEMENTING OCCUPATIONAL safety and health (OSH) measures to prevent occupational injuries related to excessive heat can yield savings of more than USD361 billion each year, but they need to be…
