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Landmark Win for Black Point: Yntegra to Build Community Center
Thu, Feb 12th 2026, 10:42 AM
LANDMARK WIN FOR BLACK POINT: YNTEGRA GETS “GREEN LIGHT” TO BUILD LONG-AWAITED COMMUNITY CENTER & CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE SHELTER
Yntegra Group obtained approval from the BlackPoint Community Development & Regatta Association to proceed with the construction and completion of a Black Point Community Center.
This milestone marks a historic moment for the people of Black Point and a profound sign oftrust from the Association in the name of progress for the community. For years, Black Point hassought a dedicated space that functions as both a vibrant gathering hub and a critical Category5-certified hurricane shelter. By granting the “green light” to this proposal, the Association haspaved the way for a project that will make things better for every resident for generations tocome. This achievement reflects the strength of collaboration between the community, YntegraGroup, and the Association,and represents a clear example of how foreign investment cancreate meaningful, lasting benefits for Bahamians.
Black Point currently relies on churches for hurricane shelters, resulting in a capacity of fewerthan 200 people, which is about 50% of the population. This facility will be the largest and thefirst facility of its kind in the Exumas, based on the recently established shelter in Abaco, andbuilt to withstand Category-5 hurricane conditions.
Yntegra Chief Executive Felipe MacLean expressed his gratitude:
"For us, this has never been a question of if, but when. The direction set at the nationallevel has made it clear that local communities must benefit from development. We areproud to move forward in a way that aligns with that vision and are incredibly thankfulfor the continuous support of the people of Black Point and for the trust the Associationhas placed in us to deliver something so vital to their daily lives and safety. This is morethan just a building; the community center will impact the lives of families in Black Pointand create jobs. It is the heart of our ongoing commitment to a long-term partnershipthat ensures everyone benefits from our project in a meaningful way. We are grateful tothe Association and the Government for working together to move this initiativeforward.”
As a 100% community-owned space, the center will serve the people of Black Point directly.Yntegra will neither own nor operate the facility, ensuring it remains a true asset of theresidents. To ensure rapid and professional progress, Yntegra will:
● Supply Heavy Equipment: Moving construction machinery to the site immediately toenable efficient progress.
● Prioritize Local Hiring: Creating immediate job opportunities for Black Point residents tohelp build their own community's future.
Local hiring for construction workers is expected to begin immediately, with a dedicated hiringmanager supporting the recruitment of interested residents from Black Point.
This achievement reinforces Yntegra’s refusal to allow external legal delays to hinder essentialcommunity progress. The company remains dedicated to tangible actions that improveinfrastructure, safety, and local opportunity in the Exuma and the Cays.
U.S. Ambassador Walker Presents $500,000 Grant for Hurricane Melissa Disaster Relief in The Bahamas
Fri, Dec 12th 2025, 11:32 AM
PwC firms in the Caribbean unite to raise US$180,000 (JM$29m) in cash for those affected by hurricane Melissa
Wed, Dec 3rd 2025, 11:20 AM
CIBC Caribbean commits $500,000 USD to Hurricane Melissa relief in Jamaica
Fri, Nov 14th 2025, 09:44 AM
Before, During, and After Hurricane Melissa, The United States Supports The Bahamas
Tue, Nov 4th 2025, 11:53 AM
Liberty Latin America And Liberty Caribbean Foundation Deliver Critical Humanitarian Aid To Jamaica
Mon, Nov 3rd 2025, 12:05 PM
Just 48 hours after the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, Liberty Latin America Ltd. (“Liberty Latin America” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB), in partnership with the Liberty Caribbean Foundation, successfully airlifted essential humanitarian and technical supplies to support recovery efforts throughout Jamaica.
A chartered X-Cargo A321 aircraft transported vital items, including potable water, non-perishable food, hygiene products, flashlights, residential generators, and critical network restoration equipment to Kingston. “This initial delivery was made possible through the extraordinary support of our partners and suppliers,” said Aamir Hussain, Chief Technology and Product Officer, Liberty Latin America. “We extend our sincere gratitude to Wesco-Anixter, EFL, IBC Airways - GlobalX, Starlink, Digicomm, Tarana, and Viavi for their invaluable contributions.”
The flight arrived in Kingston before dawn, where Flow Jamaica’s local operations team immediately began distributing supplies to the hardest-hit communities. “The coordination with our Liberty Latin America and Liberty Caribbean team in Miami, supporting as a second command center has been constant and efficient,” said Stephen Price, Vice President and General Manager, Flow Jamaica. “We have mobilized multiple relief teams across the island and are prepared to continue receiving shipments that will help save lives.”
The Liberty Caribbean Foundation is calling on the public and corporate partners to join in scaling relief efforts. Donations will fund the procurement and delivery of food, potable water, emergency kits, and connectivity services for affected families, as well as support long-term recovery programs in severely impacted areas. Contributions can be made securely online at: https://www.libertycaribbeanfoundation.org/hurricane-relief.
ABOUT LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA Liberty Latin America is a leading communications company operating in over 20 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean under the consumer brands BTC, Flow, Liberty and Más Móvil. The communications and entertainment services that we offer to our residential and business customers in the region include digital video, broadband internet, telephony and mobile services. Our business products and services include enterprise-grade connectivity, data center, hosting and managed solutions, as well as information technology solutions with customers ranging from small and medium enterprises to international companies and governmental agencies. In addition, Liberty Latin America operates a subsea and terrestrial fiber optic cable network that connects more than 30 markets in the region.
ABOUT LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA
Liberty Latin America is a leading communications company operating in over 20 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean under the consumer brands BTC, Flow, Liberty and Más Móvil. The communications and entertainment services that we offer to our residential and business customers in the region include digital video, broadband internet, telephony and mobile services. Our business products and services include enterprise-grade connectivity, data center, hosting and managed solutions, as well as information technology solutions with customers ranging from small and medium enterprises to international companies and governmental agencies. In addition, Liberty Latin America operates a subsea and terrestrial fiber optic cable network that connects more than 30 markets in the region.
Liberty Latin America has three separate classes of common shares, which are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbols “LILA” (Class A) and “LILAK” (Class C), and on the OTC link under the symbol “LILAB” (Class B).
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ABOUT LIBERTY CARIBBEAN
Liberty Caribbean (formerly named C&W Communications), part of Liberty Latin America, is a leading communications and technology provider, with operations in more than 20 markets across the Caribbean delivering broadband, mobile, video, and voice services to residential customers through the consumer brands Flow and BTC.
Through its B2B division, Liberty Business, the company delivers enterprise-grade connectivity, cloud, security, and data center services to businesses and governments — supporting economic growth in an increasingly digital world.
With a legacy spanning more than 150 years, Liberty Caribbean remains steadfastly anchored in the region – providing robust networks, personalized local support, and tailored solutions that truly resonate with the people and communities we serve.
Liberty Caribbean Foundation Mobilises Relief for Jamaica
Fri, Oct 31st 2025, 11:52 AM
Bahamasair Responds to Reports Regarding Passengers in Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa
Fri, Oct 31st 2025, 11:37 AM
Melissa Accelerating Northeastward
Fri, Oct 31st 2025, 11:19 AM
Deputy Prime Minister Cooper visits New Providence Community Church hurricane shelter
Fri, Oct 31st 2025, 11:09 AM
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper, along with Mrs. Cooper, and the Disaster Risk Management Authority visited the New Providence Community Church Hurricane Shelter, Blake Road, Wednesday afternoon, October 29, 2025.
Deputy Prime Minister Cooper said he was grateful for the ability of the persons from the Southern Bahamas residing there to evacuate the impact of Hurricane Melissa, and find safety in the capital. He was pleased that the evacuated persons seemed quite comfortable, and the shelter seemed well-managed.
A Hurricane Melissa Warning was in effect for the central and southeast Bahamas late Monday night, October 27, 2025. Under the warning were the islands of Exuma and its cays, Ragged Island, Rum Cay, Long Island, San Salvador, Cat Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, Long Cay, Mayaguana, and Inagua.
On Tuesday, evacuation exercises brought hundreds of residents from southernmost islands, who were then housed in shelters around New Providence.
Hurricane Melissa, the deadliest hurricane in the Atlantic this year, Category 5, on Monday evening sustained hurricane-force winds outward up to 30 miles from the center, while tropical-storm-force winds extended outward up to 195 miles. Melissa made devastating landfall in Jamaica and southeastern Cuba, Tuesday, as an extremely powerful major hurricane; and was still at hurricane strength as it moved across the Southeast Bahamas, Wednesday.
DPM Cooper said that he hoped for the best, for limited damage on the southern islands, and the safe return of the evacuated persons to their homes.
Powerful Melissa Moving Toward Eastern Cuba
Thu, Oct 30th 2025, 12:57 PM
BTC Evacuates High Risk Islands As It Braces For The Impact Of Hurricane Melissa
Thu, Oct 30th 2025, 12:08 PM
Alert On Hurricane Melissa
Thu, Oct 30th 2025, 11:40 AM
Alert On Hurricane Melissa
Wed, Oct 29th 2025, 07:28 PM
A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the Central and Southeast Bahamas. This includes Exuma and its Cays, Ragged Island, Rum Cay, Long Island, San Salvador, Cat Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, Long Cay, Mayaguana, and Inagua.
A Hurricane Warning means that Hurricane conditions are expected in the mentioned islands within 36 hours.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands.
A Tropical Storm Warning means that Tropical Storm conditions are expected in the mentioned islands within 36 hours.
At 2 PM EDT, the eye of Hurricane Melissa was located near Latitude 22.1 degrees North and Longitude 75.3 degrees West, or about 25 miles East-Southeast of Duncan Town, Ragged Island, 60 miles South-Southwest of South Long Island, 65 miles West-Southwest of Salina Point, Acklins, 130 miles Northwest of Matthew Town, Inagua, 190 miles Northwest of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 150 miles West-Southwest of Abraham’s Bay, Mayaguana, and 235 miles Southeast of New Providence.
Hurricane Melissa is moving toward the northeast near 15 miles per hour. An accelerating northeastward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the core of Melissa is expected to move across the Southeast or Central Bahamas this afternoon and evening.
Maximum sustained winds are now near 100 miles per hour with higher gusts. Hurricane Melissa is a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some slight strengthening is possible today into tomorrow with little change in strength thereafter.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles.
Tropical Storm and hurricane conditions continue to spread into the Central and Southeast Bahamas, while tropical storm conditions spread into the Turks and Caicos Islands. Residents are now experiencing sustained winds or gusts up to tropical storm/hurricane strength, heavy rainfall, and severe thunderstorms. These conditions will continue throughout this afternoon and into tonight. Tornadic activity is highly probable in these areas.
Hurricane Melissa, should it remain on the forecast track, its core is expected to pass near or over the Crooked Island Passage this afternoon and evening. As a result, Ragged Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, South Long Island, Rum Cay, Samana Cay, and San Salvador are expected to experience hurricane-force winds. All other islands within the warning area are expected to experience tropical-storm force winds with gusts up to hurricane force.
Residents should remain indoors until the tropical storm and hurricane-force winds subside tonight and tomorrow morning.
Potential Impacts:
Hurricane Melissa will bring extended periods of violent winds, heavy rain, and widespread inland and coastal flooding, along with hazardous sea conditions, to the islands in the Central and Southeast Bahamas, as well as the Turks and Caicos Islands, this afternoon and tonight. The islands expected to experience the strongest impact are Ragged Island, Long Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, Long Cay, Samana Cay, Rum Cay, and San Salvador. However, the extent of the impact depends on Melissa's strength as it moves through the Central and Southeast Bahamas.
Rainfall Amount:
A total rainfall of 5 to 10 inches is expected over the Southeast Bahamas today, resulting in severe flooding in the islands. Expected rainfall totals for the Turks and Caicos Islands are approximately 1 to 3 inches.
Storm Surge:
A storm surge of 4 to 7 feet above normally dry ground is possible in the Southeast Bahamas, and minor coastal flooding is possible in the Turks and Caicos Islands today.
Hurricane Melissa Alert
Wed, Oct 29th 2025, 11:22 AM
Hurricane Melissa Update
Wed, Oct 29th 2025, 11:14 AM
Southeast/Central Bahamas brace for potential impacts from Hurricane Melissa
Wed, Oct 29th 2025, 11:09 AM
Alert On Hurricane Melissa
Tue, Oct 28th 2025, 06:03 PM




