28 August 2018
Captain Stephen Russell, Director of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, issued financial assistance estimating $72,000 to Family Island residents impacted by the devastating Hurricane Irma in 2017. Captain Russell was accompanied by assistant accountant at NEMA, Eva Lightbourne and Family Island Administrator for Exuma and Ragged Island Districts Preston Cunningham. Captain Russell and his […]
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28 August 2018
Out with the old, and in with the new as Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) new executive board was introduced yesterday. In an official presentation of the board members, Minister of Public Works, Desmond Bannister, told the members that there was a critical need for teamwork. “All of that raises wonderful opportunity for leadership […]
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28 August 2018
The new BPL Board of Directors had a productive day, putting emphasis on power generation. According to Chairman Donovan Moxey, jampacked with meetings addressed an array of topics dedicated to improving the country’s power supply. Discussions covered everything from government’s investigation into the previous board to tackling the vexing problem of providing the company’s customers […]
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28 August 2018
The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) Deputy Leader Arinthia Komolafe says that the government’s response to the ongoing Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) saga has been underwhelming, inadequate and petty. She said yesterday that the party followed the ongoing discussion “with interest.” Mrs. Komolafe said, “this is unfortunate and unacceptable for an administration that professes […]
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27 August 2018
The Clifton Review The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]
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24 August 2018
Two former Governor Generals were formally inducted in the “Order of the Nation” yesterday at Government House. They are Sir Orville Turnquest and the Honourable Arthur Hanna who served the country with distinction. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said these men left an indelible mark on the country through their tireless efforts. The Order […]
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24 August 2018
Former Tourism Minister, Obie Wilchcombe says the time has come for another bend or break speech for Grand Bahama. He was referring to the speech made in the late 1960’s by former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling on foreign investment in Freeport. Mr. Wilchcombe said that Hutchinson Whampoa has not honoured its agreement to maintain […]
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24 August 2018
A veteran in the Insurance Industry, Troy Smith, has been appointed Chairman of The National Insurance Board (NIB). Mr. Smith has spent 29 years in the life, health, disability and annuity insurance industry. He previously served in numerous management and executive positions. In recent years, Smith’s private pursuits are said to have included consulting in […]
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24 August 2018
Former Prime Ministers Hubert Ingraham and Perry Christie both recently declined the Order of the Nation award, one of the highest-ranking national honours in the country. While meeting with reporters at Government House yesterday, Opposition Leader Philip Davis explained the reason behind Mr. Christie not accepting the reward. He said, “he’s not accepting the award […]
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24 August 2018
The Clifton Review The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]
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