PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n NSG Exports Ltd. www.nsgwestindies.com NSG Exports Limited was established 50 years ago and for decades has been supplying various Solid Waste authorities across the Caribbean. Recently supplied equipment includes compactors, bulldozers, shredders, balers and waste management systems. With reliable and innovative solutions and worldwide best practice, NSG supports Caribbean authorities to manage waste effectively and promote cleaner, healthier environments while supporting sustainability. n RIMCO Barbados SRL www.rimcocat.com At RIMCO CAT, we go beyond machines. We deliver solutions, expertise, and trusted partnerships. With world-class Cat® equipment, genuine Cat parts, flexible rentals, financing, and unmatched service, we empower Caribbean businesses to build smarter and stronger. Wherever you are, your vision drives us, and we keep it unstoppable. in the Castries basin where traditional collection methods prove impractical. “We have unplanned settlements on marginal lands where we can’t provide curbside collection. So, we are looking to pilot a micro haulers program,” Raynold explains. This initiative could provide a replicable model for similar Caribbean communities facing geographic constraints. As St. Lucia positions itself within the broader regional effort to combat plastic pollution and develop sustainable waste management systems, the Authority’s evolution from a simple collection service to a comprehensive waste diversion operation highlights the urgent environmental and economic imperatives facing small island developing states. The organization’s success in balancing immediate operational needs with long-term sustainability goals will likely influence waste management strategies across the Caribbean region. currently contracts out expensive services that could be performed internally with proper machinery.“The bulldozer is already on the port. We have a tire slicer that’s already on the port. We have some equipment coming in for the composting program,” Raynold reports. Two tractor heads arriving within months will enable the Authority to transport waste from the south using their own walking-floor trailers rather than relying on contractors. Innovation in service delivery also caters to underserved communities, particularly settlements 58 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
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