PRT Basra
U.S. Ambassador Visits Basra Province
OCT 15, 2009 In his first visit to Basra Province, US Ambassador Christopher Hill met with Governor Shiltagh Abud al-Mayah, Provincial Chairman Jabbar Amin Jabbar, and Deputy Chief Judge Abdulkhalik Umran Al Faris.
Basra PRT Expands Availability of Water in Basra Province
October 9, 2009 The Basrah Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) conducted the grand opening for a potable water distribution point at Camp Bucca, Iraq, today. The Water Distribution Point is available for authorized tanker to fill-up, transport and deliver drinking water throughout Basrah Province. The PRT is reviewing options to extend the distribution of water
Basra PRT Supports Efforts to refurbish Water Treatment Plants in Dry Basrah Re
September 28, 2009 The Basrah Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) has awarded $2.5 million in contracts for the refurbishment of R-Zero, Al Maqil, Bradia, Jubalia and Ribbat Water Treatment Plants. The projects, conducted at the request of the Government of Iraq, are intended to help relieve critical shortages of water in the Basrah region. The refurbishment work
Basra PRT, Government of Iraq Work Together to Bring Water to Iraqis
September 18, 2009 The Basrah Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and the 17th Fires Brigade kicked off today a $500, 000 project to deliver 500,000 liters of water daily to the city of Abu Al Khaseeb. This project was initiated at the behest of the Government of Iraq in response to an immediate shortage of water throughout the southern regions of the Province.
PRT Basra Supports Al Amah Deaf and Mute Society
September 13, 2009 The Basra Deaf and Mute Society "Al Amah" trains young women to sew and make handicrafts like stuffed animals. To expand the society's training program
PRT Basra Completes Successful "Goats for Widows" Program, Looks to Expand It
September 15, 2009 The Basrah Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) has completed the first round of its "Goats for Widows" program, a US-funded initiative designed to give widows a means to support themselves and contribute to their communities.
British Consulate General and Basra PRT Co-Host High Level UK Trade Delegation
April 6, 2009 The Basra Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) joined hands with the British Consulate General and the Basra Investment Commission (BIC) to host a high-level UK Trade Delegation April 6, 2009 led by the UK business secretary, Lord Peter Mandelson.