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J.S. Johnson estimates 60 million in Hurricane Matthew claims
J.S. Johnson paid out 75 percent of its claims during the three months following the passage of Hurricane Matthew across The Bahamas, the company's senior manager, Charles Johnson, said recently.
Speaking to the media at a press conference for the Royal Fidelity Bahamas Economic Outlook, Johnson said the company would have shelled out close to $60 million in hurricane claims when all of its cases ...
Gomez won't seek re-election
Gomez won't seek re-election
Central and South Eleuthera MP Damian Gomez announced yesterday he will not seek a nomination for the 2017 general election.
"After prayerful consideration of the party leader's invitation for me to sit out this election, we have decided to accede," Gomez said in a statement released to the press.
"The PLP branch is free to choose a new standard bearer.
"I remain committed to the principles of hon...
Christmas Celebrated at Annual Festival of Carols
Christmas Celebrated at Annual Festival of Carols
The sounds and sights of ?Things Bahamian? including festive costumes, goat skin drums, cowbells and conch shells resonated in the Church of God of Prophecy, East Street, as students and teachers from private and public schools throughout the country participated in the Annual Festival of Carols...
Super Value robbed
Super Value robbed
Three gunmen robbed Super Value, West Bay Street, of a "substantial" amount of cash after 7.a.m. yesterday, police said.
A new normal
A new normal
Keith Cooper, a 59-year-old businessman, who with his wife, Linda, owns West End Ecology Tours, bent down and picked up a small sewing kit out of a pile of debris, dusted it off and put it into his pocket as if he had found a cherished family memento last Wednesday.
FNM leader donates 9,000 to Junkanoo groups
FNM leader donates 9,000 to Junkanoo groups
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis donated $7,000 to the Shell Saxons Superstars and $2,000 to the Valley Boys yesterday in the wake of Hurricane Matthew after the storm damaged many Junkanoo shacks and destroyed costumes.
Grand Bahama was devastated by storm
Grand Bahama was devastated by storm
RESIDENTS in Grand Bahama say they can't recall a more damaging hurricane on their island than Hurricane Matthew, the category four storm with 140mph winds that barreled through the island late Thursday.
US couple face court on firearms charges
US couple face court on firearms charges
AN American husband and wife were arraigned on unlicensed firearm and ammunition possession charges on Tuesday in the Freeport Magistrate's Court.
US couple arrested after firearms, ammunition found
US couple arrested after firearms, ammunition found
AN AMERICAN couple have been arrested for possession of unlicenced firearms and ammunition found at a residence in the upscale subdivision of Fortune Bay, Grand Bahama.
5,000 fine or 18 months in prison for man accused of being 'firearms trafficking mastermind'
5,000 fine or 18 months in prison for man accused of being 'firearms trafficking mastermind'
A MAN accused of being the mastermind behind a firearms trafficking ring was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for possession of ammunition or face 18 months in prison on Friday.