12 October 2016
Nearly a week after Hurricane Matthew roughly 50% of residents here in the capital have had their power restored this according to President of The Electrical Workers Union Paul Maynard. Mr. Maynard admitted that crews are having difficulties restoring power to certain areas like South Beach, Seabreeze and Yamacraw, all of which suffered significant […]
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12 October 2016
There are three new confirmed Zika cases here in the capital, this latest update being confirmed by the ministry of health’s website. The total to 17 confirmed cases up from 14 at last report. Now a growing concern in the wake of Hurricane Matthew was the possibility of an increase in mosquito breeding grounds caused […]
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11 October 2016
Washington Redskins owner Dan Synder and his wife Tanya sprang into action on Saturday, October 8 personally delivering much needed hurricane supplies to The Bahamas following the passage of Hurricane Matthew. The National Football League team flew in a private jet filled with batteries, food, blankets, candies, non-perishable foods and even children’s games, among […]
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11 October 2016
In the aftermath of monster storm Hurricane Matthew, many residents throughout the capital are still left without essentials including water and electricity; and Free National Movement (FNM) Member of Parliament (MP) for Bamboo Town Renward Wells said in such a time, the government is disorganized. The MP’s sentiments came on Sunday as he along […]
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11 October 2016
After Hurricane Matthew devastated The Bahamas last week, Prime Minister Perry Christie has announced the government’s intention to issue a hurricane recovery and reconstruction bond as well as duty free sanctions on relief items. During a national address this past Sunday, Mr. Christie said based on the assessment throughout New Providence, Grand Bahama and other islands […]
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11 October 2016
Prime Minister Perry Christie has appointed, Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson as the Coordinator for the Hurricane Matthew Relief and Recovery efforts. The prime minister officially made the announcement during a press conference on Sunday, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Gladstone Road. Mr. Gibson will work closely with Director […]
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11 October 2016
The Ministry of Tourism today began assessments of hotel properties, beaches and other touristic sites throughout the Islands of The Bahamas following the all clear, but initial reports indicate that there was no major damage on the Family Islands. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) gave the all clear for the entire Commonwealth of […]
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11 October 2016
Throughout the northwest Bahamas including New Providence, Andros, Berry Islands and Grand Bahama, Bahamian residents spent at least five days in misery. Hurricane Matthew, which pulled down utility poles causing a disruption of services from electricity, telephone, cable television and even a supply of water made many persons depressed. Compounding this, a vast number of […]
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11 October 2016
Hurricane Matthew, which stormed through The Bahamas Wednesday and Thursday last week, left a trail of disastrous scenes in its wake. While there have been no casualties, tens of thousands of Bahamian residents have been adversely affected. In New Providence on the southwestern coast, hundreds lost their roofs or had significant damage done to property. […]
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04 October 2016
Four men were arraigned yesterday, one who pleaded guilty and the others not guilty before Magistrate Constance Delancey on dangerous drugs, firearms and ammunition possession charges. Kenny Riguard, 46, 41-year-old Delvon Knowles; 45-year-old Franky Pierre and 37-year-old Keith Major were each charged with one count possession of a prohibited weapon, which was a black ak47 assault […]
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