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Evacuation\Weather Notice
Residents currently residing in East Grand Bahama are advised that a Tropical Storm will pass Grand Bahama tomorrow afternoon (September 13th, 2019) across East End, Grand Bahama. Winds will be about 30 – 35 MPH with heavy rains resulting in possible flooding on low lying areas. Those with compromised roofs or damaged buildings should make […]
PM: Ingraham declined offer of “major assignment”
Former PM Christie was also approached to serve, says Minnis NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said yesterday he was surprised and disappointed by former Prime Ministers Perry Christie and Hubert Ingraham’s “misleading statements”, which he called an unnecessary distraction. “The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is leading the largest natural […]
10,000 students displaced by Hurricane Dorian
The registration process will run until mid-October NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Ten thousands students have been displaced by catastrophic Hurricane Dorian, which decimated Abaco and Grand Bahama just over a week ago, according to the Ministry of Education. The ministry said yesterday that in partnership with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the government of […]
Fishermen fear 30-40 percent industry revenue loss
BCFA vice-president: Dorian impact a “big setback” for fishing industry NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian fishermen fear that Hurricane Dorian’s destruction in the northern Bahamas will result in the fishing industry losing as much as 30 to 40 per cent in revenue, with the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance (BCFA) vice-president saying “it’s going to be a […]
BTC suspends VSEP exercise
BTC CEO: VSEP “not our focus right” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has suspended its voluntary separation exercise (VSEP), its chief executive Garfield “Garry” Sinclair said yesterday. Sinclair, who was speaking at a National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) press conference on Thursday, said, “We did initiate a VSEP process right before the […]
Bahamian NBA players continue to collect donations for Hurricane Dorian relief
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Elite Bahamian National Basketball Association (NBA) players continue to use their platforms to secure donations for victims of Hurricane Dorian. Longtime national team members Buddy Hield and Deandre Ayton have both hosted donation drives in Sacramento and Phoenix respectively after pledging $100,000 each to the relief effort. Hield also recently appeared on ESPN’s […]
Grand Bahama Shipyard reopens to welcome first vessel since Dorian
Work begins today on first commercial vessel; shipyard remains on track to receive first cruise ship in early October NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahamas Shipyard has reported that it sustained no significant damage during Hurricane Dorian and has resumed its operations. The company has welcomed back its first commercial vessel, the 57,062-ton Agathonissos owned […]
BREAKING: Tropical storm warning in effect for northwest Bahamas
Grand Bahama, Abaco still reeling from Hurricane Dorian NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A tropical storm warning has been issued for the northwest Bahamas, including Grand Bahama and Abaco, which was smashed by Hurricane Dorian just over a week ago. In an advisory, the Department of Meteorology said the potential tropical cyclone nine over the southern Bahamas is […]
PM appoints hurricane coordinators for Abaco, GB
Algernon Cargill, Jack Thompson and Kay Forbes-Smith named NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Director of the National Insurance Board (NIB) Algernon Cargill and permanent secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jack Thompson will lead the hurricane relief effort as redevelopment coordinators for Abaco while Senate President K. Forbes Smith will lead the effort in Grand […]
A time for national action
PM acknowledges The Bahamas “cannot face this tragedy alone” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As he pledged to rebuild lives and remake Abaco and Grand Bahama even stronger after those islands were struck by one of the “greatest tragedies in our history”, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis last night discouraged criticisms of those who he said continue […]
Another fire at BPL’s Blue Hills Power Station
Damaged unit expected to “significantly impact” load shedding NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday confirmed that a fire reportedly damaged a one-megawatt (MW) Agrekko rental generator at the company’s Blue Hills Power Station (BHPS). “BPL will be advised by Agrekko once the fire investigation at their site is completed with the assistance […]
AG: Forty money laundering convictions since 2015
Bahamas has “significantly addressed money-laundering and terror financing deficiencies NASSAU, BAHAMAS- There have been 40 money laundering convictions in The Bahamas over the past four years, Attorney General Carl Bethel revealed yesterday, noting that the Royal Bahamas Police Force has placed an “intentional focus” on money laundering investigations and prosecutions. Bethel, who was addressing the […]
RCC reaffirms commitment to The Bahamas
Plans intact for dramatic rebirth of Grand Lucaya, 100-plus calls through October NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With at least one cruise ship a day diverting to Grand Bahama to deliver relief supplies and provide some 20,000 meals for victims of Hurricane Dorian, Royal Caribbean Cruises said it was pulling out all the stops to get business […]
Celebrities, companies commit millions to help victims of Dorian
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As domestic, regional and international agencies partner to address the humanitarian crisis left in Dorian’s wake — a storm that brought over 185 mile-per-winds and up to 23 feet sea surges, which flooded homes — there has been an outpouring of financial pledges from citizens, the private sector and international celebrities. The […]
