16 October 2015
A week after a devastating category four hurricane overturned islands in the South and Central Bahamas, the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has donated $50,000 to assist with hurricane relief efforts. On Thursday, PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts made the donation to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). He said The Bahamas has always taken great pride […]
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16 October 2015
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man that occurred at Clifton Pier on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. According to reports, shortly before 8:00 p.m., police received a report that a man is alleged to have fallen off a cliff while fishing at Clifton Pier. When police arrived at the scene they […]
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16 October 2015
Did you know that more people on earth have cell phones than drinking water? This was just one of the water facts that a group of 26 fifth-grade students learned at Columbus Primary when Water and Sewerage (WSC) stopped by to give them valuable lessons on water conservation. As WSC makes significant improvements to their […]
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16 October 2015
Residents and visitors alike flocked to the eastern end of Grand Bahama on National Hero’s Day, Monday, October 12, for the 43rd annual Conch Cracking Competition in McLean’s Town. While there, guests were treated to cultural traditions, games and musical entertainment. Among those enjoying their holiday at the festival were Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. […]
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16 October 2015
After the wrecking impact of Hurricane Joaquin two weeks ago, clinics in the southeast and central Bahamas remain closed. Chief Medical Officer Glen Beneby announced the closure of the clinics at a press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister recently. According to Dr. Beneby, two major clinics that were affected are Clarence […]
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15 October 2015
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday announced that Hurricane Joaquin has left a bill of more than $60 million to rebuild the islands which it drastically devastated. At a press conference held at his office yesterday, the prime minister outlined plans to assist residents in Central and Southern Bahamas who have lost their homes and businesses […]
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15 October 2015
Director of Environmental Health Melanie McKenzie said yesterday that more than 168 animals died in Hurricane Joaquin, leaving officials with the daunting task of finding ways to depose of the bodies. Earlier this month, Hurricane Joaquin devastated the islands of Acklins, Crooked Island, Long Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador. While speaking at a press […]
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15 October 2015
Youth around The Bahamas are invited to think and talk about the rights of persons with disabilities by participating in the Logo Design Competition of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD). The Commission’s Logo Design Competition is open to all junior and senior high school students in The Bahamas. The design competition was […]
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15 October 2015
While some children affected by Hurricane Joaquin were able to travel to New Providence to continue their studies, the majority of them are out of school, according to Director of Education Lionel Sands. Mr. Sands was one of many department heads that gave an update on hurricane relief efforts at a press conference at the […]
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15 October 2015
The National Emergency Management Agency received more than a quarter of a million dollars from the Gaming House Operators Association towards Hurricane Joaquin relief efforts on Tuesday. The total of $257,552.05 was presented during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Cable Beach. Prime Minister Perry Christie confirmed that members of […]
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