14 October 2016
Prime Minister Perry Christie says he’s more than disappointed that Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis condemned the government for its hurricane relief efforts calling the attack “idiotic”. Dr. Minnis at the time accused the Christie administration of dropping the ball having waited until after Hurricane Matthew to call for help. “Right here in Lowe Sound, […]
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14 October 2016
Many residents throughout the northwest Bahamas have reportedly been traumatized by the experience and the after effects of monster storm Hurricane Matthew. Psychologist Dr. David Allen said an event such as Hurricane Matthew can inflict individuals with adverse psychological effects. “Natural disasters create tremendous trauma. The reason why it is so traumatic is that they […]
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14 October 2016
Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) says as of 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, at least 20 percent of its customers should have had their power restored due to the efforts of 100 plus international linemen brought in to assist with its restoration efforts. CEO and President Sarah McDonald said while Hurricane Matthew’s damage was extremely significant it’s […]
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14 October 2016
Prime Minister Perry Christie confirmed yesterday that the Exigency Order was signed that would allow persons significantly impacted by Hurricane Matthew to receive some financial relief in rebuilding their lives. “The provision is to have duty free purchases. It will allow Bahamians to import duty free building materials,” Mr. Christie said. In the wake of […]
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14 October 2016
Executives of Commonwealth Bank yesterday donated $100,000 to the Hurricane Matthew Relief fund, becoming one of the first corporate sponsors to do so, after the powerful storm passed through The Bahamas a week ago leaving damage in the millions. On hand for the presentation ceremony at NEMA on Gladstone Road were Prime Minister Perry […]
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14 October 2016
In the face of claims that Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis is politicizing hurricane relief efforts, the party’s chairman Sidney Collie is refuting those claims. On Thursday, Prime Minister Perry Christie had called Dr. Minnis’ comments idiotic, after he (Dr. Minnis) charged that the government had dropped the ball in regards to […]
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14 October 2016
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work feverishly towards 100 percent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew. “This is the second time in twelve months that we are working to restore services as a result of a natural disaster. However, continued upgrades and advancements mitigated against the potentially catastrophic impact that we could have […]
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14 October 2016
Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Chief Edison Sumner says that many small businesses have been without the necessary utilities since Hurricane Matthew and this has affected them greatly as they cannot get back to business as quickly as they would like. The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce realizes that the impact of Hurricane Matthew has been significant […]
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13 October 2016
By P.J. Malone The Save The Bays representatives—Fred Smith, Francisco Nunez, Joseph Darville, Kirkland Bodie and Romauld Ferreira—have been called “unhinged” for claiming to be in fear of their lives and being forced to flee the Bahamas because of their political advocacy, which they declared in a petition to the Inter American Commission on Human […]
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13 October 2016
While still carrying assessments on Grand Bahama, tourism officials have admitted that the island’s tourism product has come to a “grinding halt” and it will take millions of dollars to rebuild. Tourism officials began this effort with a sound assessment of the island’s hotel properties, beaches and other tourist attractions. Minister of Tourism […]
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