AWARENESS ON GOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT WITH SPRATT BIGTH ENTREPRENEURS

· During the activity, the workers of the Secretariat visited establishment by establishment, socializing with administrators and workers the correct way to dispose of disposable items.

· The stipulated schedule for cleaning the pedestrian pathway of Spratt Bight starts from 6:00 in the morning to 12:00 noon and from 4:00 in the afternoon to 12:00 midnight.

With the objective of monitoring the schedules established by the unit for the collection of solid waste, the Secretariat of Public Services and Environment carried out an awareness campaign with entrepreneurs from the hotel sector and business owners in Spratt Bight.

During the activity, the workers from the Secretariat visit establishment by establishment, socializing with managers and workers the correct way to dispose of disposable items and the importance of making the separation of such.

INSPECTION AT TOURIST DOCKS

· To provide a good service you must obtain licenses and establish permits. Also, have endorsements and pay tax.

· On the verge of the start of Holy Week, the Secretariat of Tourism, together with Dimar, Coralina, Attorney´s General Office, Environmental Police, among other entities, will continue with the inspections.

An energetic call of attention to owners of establishments and tour operators was made by the Secretary of Tourism, Yadira Olivo Florez, during an inspection day, which was carried out at Tonino's Dock and at the former Cultural House. According to the evidence collected during the day, the place has several irregularities that must be corrected as soon as possible in order to continue providing services to the community.

Lack of public space, strong smells, visual pollution, no comfort for tourists, spaces not in line to provide services, lack of positions for comprehensive attention to tourists, among other flaws, were highlighted by the Secretary of Tourism.

"We have found other irregularities such as environmental issues, organization, parking and the competent entities of each aspect are taking measures. The first measure is to make owners of properties and establishments understand that no one can exercise tourism activity without control,"said Olivo Florez.

In the same manner, the secretary established that to provide a good service, licenses must be obtained and permits established. Also, have endorsements and pay taxes.

Three Moments to Prevent Foodborne Disease                                     

· It is in your hands to avoid Foodborne Diseases and always remember to buy or consume food at establishments with Color Coded Favorable Health Concept.

On occasion of Holy Week, the Secretariat of Healththrough the Environmental Health Unit is informing the community in general that to avoid Foodborne Diseaseswhen consuming fish, you must take into account 3 Moments.

1. WHEN YOU PURCHASE:

· At trusted establishments.

· Must be refrigerated or frozen.

· Verify: bright clear eyes and dark colored pupil; elastic and shiny meat, but firm; red gills; bright scales and difficult to remove.

Recomendaciones para prevenir enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos

· Se debe tener cuidado a la hora de la compra y consumo de productos de pesca para evitar las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos.

Con motivo de la Semana Santa, la Secretaría de Salud a través de la Unidad de Salud Ambiental informa a la comunidad en general que para evitar enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos (ETA) cuando consuma pescado, debe tener en cuenta varias recomendaciones en los siguientes tres momentos:

1. CUANDO COMPRAS:

· Adquirir los alimentos en establecimientos de confianza.

· El alimento debe estar refrigerado o congelado.

· Verificar siempre: ojos claros brillantes y pupila de color oscuro; carne elástica y brillante, pero firme; branquias color rojo; escamas brillantes y de difícil remoción.

Foodborne Disease prevention campaign for Holy Week                                                              

· Care must be taken when buying and consuming fishing products to avoid foodborne diseases.

Due to the proximity of Holy Week and knowing that it increases the consumption of fresh and canned fish products such as fish, shellfish and similar, the Departmental Government, through the Secretariat of Health, is informing the community of the aspects to have in account at the time of purchase and consumption, to prevent diseases transmitted by food "Foodborne Disease" that may result from improper storage, marketing and preparation.

Citizens and visitors are asked to take into account the following recommendations:

1. Acquire products derived from fishing at establishments or recognized places of tradition that guarantee the basic conditions of hygiene and the temperatures required for the products that are sold fresh. Authorized with "Color Coded with Favorable Health Concept"

2. Remember that the characteristics of the fish at the time of purchase should be:

SECRETARÍA DE TURISMO, ÚNICA ENTIDAD ENCARGADA DE AVALAR ENTREGA DEL REGISTRO NACIONAL DE TURISMO

*Luego de que los funcionarios de la cartera realicen las debidas investigaciones e inspecciones a los establecimientos que deseen obtener el RNT, estos informarán a la Cámara de Comercio si el establecimiento es o no candidato para obtener el Registro Nacional de Turismo.

*Los interesados en obtener el RNT deben acercarse a la Secretaría de Turismo.

La Secretaría de Turismo dio a conocer que, debido a la modificación realizada en el Registro nacional de Turismo, los operadores dedicados a la prestación de servicios turísticos y hoteleros deberán recibir el aval de la cartera antes de tramitar la certificación en la Cámara de Comercio de San Andrés.

“Nosotros contamos con inspectores, quienes realizarán todas las verificaciones del cumplimiento de las normas. También, el estudio de suelo, normas, la parte de salud y todas las normas que implican para acceder al RNT. Aquí se ha hecho siempre el proceso al revés. Van y piden el RNT y cualquiera puede abrir un establecimiento o negocio”, declaró la secretaria de Turismo Yadira Olivo.