Agencies Achievements & Ongoing Initiatives
Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya Control Program – The integrated pest management approach to the control of
mosquitoes which included the larvicide and adulticide regime , waste management and the community
education and involvement successfully limited the number of cases of Chikungunya and Dengue cases in The
Bahamas in spite the epidemics in the Wider Caribbean. The continued success of this program is challenged by
the constraints which arise from the lack of adequate transportation resources in both New Providence and
the Family Islands. An adequate number of proper vehicles will be provided to the DEHS in order to ensure that
there is minimum transmission of Zika , Dengue and Chikungunya. These essential additions will facilitate
sustained active identification and treatment of breeding sites and control of adult mosquitoes throughout New
Providence and the Family Islands. In light of the severe fetal impact of the emerging mosquito –borne disease
(Zika ) within the Caribbean the mosquito control program will continue to be intensified.
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Vector Control Program has been modified to facilitate a night and day shift in New providence. The program
will continue to address rodent control measures inclusive of treatment and education. Particular emphasis will
continue to be given to the downtown environs and Cable Beach. The focus has been extended to include
intensive treatment of inner city areas , particularly Bain and Grants town and Englerston. Greater educational
focus will be placed on the proper management of waste by both private homeowners and landlords.
During the fiscal year a transfer station will be established in Spanish Wells to allow barging of waste to the
North Eleuthera landfill. The present site in Russell Island will be closed and remediated.
Work will begin in New Providence on diversion of yard waste from the N. P. landfill through the establishment
of a yard waste composting facility. A eNOSE monitoring system will be installed at the N.P. Landfill to assist in
the detection and monitoring of emissions. Additional equipment for monitoring of the ambient air will also be
provided.
The DEHS will begin discussions with stakeholders regarding decreasing the use of plastic bags so as to limit the
volume entering the waste stream. A progam for removal of e-waste, solvents and other household hazardous
waste inclusive of lithium batteries from the waste stream will be partially introduced during the budget year.
Department of Housing
The Department of Housing has completed significant work over the first half of 2016. In Strachan Hills
Subdivision, almost 22 units have been completed. The Department began the exercise of constructing 4
system houses and it looks forward to using this technology in the future. Plans are underway for the
construction of 35 houses in four subdivisions. Plans are well advanced for the Carmichael Village which will be
a green subdivision and the first one in which all of the homes constructed are systems houses. The
Department of Housing has also been proceeding with housing developments on the Family Islands. It is
expected to construct 25 units on Grand Bahama and in San Salvador
Renovations continue in government rental units. The Department of Housing given its commitment to provide
affordable homes is actively investigating and researching several new home designs and construction techniques
to minimize Home Cost to Bahamians. Additionally, realizing that Traditional Home ownership will remain
unattainable for some, the Department is committed to providing alternative home solutions. In this regard
several sights are being investigated for new the construction of rental complexes.
OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL’S
The mission of the Office of the Auditor General is to serve the people of The Bahamas, to protect the public’s
trust and promote Government accountability by conducting independent audits and examinations.
The 2015/2016 Budget allocation was designed to enhance this mandate and to reflect the reform plan for a
more autonomous, Office of the Auditor General. The move towards full autonomy is in keeping with standard
practices supported by the International Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) and other
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