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Relief on the way for Inagua residents
Relief on the way for Inagua residents
After years of paying higher than average rates for electricity, residents of Inagua will be able to breathe a sigh of relief, as the Government moves to reduce the billing rates on that island.
Minister of State for Public Utilities the Hon Phenton Neymour said, ?The Government of The Bahamas is responsible for providing an environment to improve the livelihood of all Bahamians.
Matthew Town Torn Apart
Matthew Town Torn Apart
Along the roads there were signs of devastation everywhere. Roofs were caved in, large trees were uprooted, glass had been blown out of many buildings, and many utility poles and lines were leveled.
Up to Tuesday evening the island of Inagua was still without light, water and landline telephone services.
Archdeacon celebrates 40 years since ordination
Archdeacon celebrates 40 years since ordination
ANGLICAN Archdeacon James Palacious celebrates the 40th anniversary of his ordination this week with a service of thanksgiving at Christ the King on Thursday and on Sunday at St. Philip's Church, Inagua, on Sunday.
Five Haitians arrested over huge cocaine seizure in Inagua
POLICE have taken five Haitian men into custody following a major drug bust in Inagua on Saturday evening.
Cocaine seized in Inagua after police search boat
Cocaine seized in Inagua after police search boat
DRUG Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers have made another large drugs bust, this time in Inagua, police have reported. It is the second large seizure of cocaine in a 24-hour period in the Bahamas.
Marines, others injured in Inagua bar fight
Marines, others injured in Inagua bar fight
Three patrons and two off-duty Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) marines were injured in a fight at a night club in Inagua on Saturday, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean.
Another 44 Haitian Immigrants Apprehended
Another 44 Haitian Immigrants Apprehended
Less than 24 hours after 89 illegal Haitian immigrants were captured in waters off Inagua on Tuesday, another 44 were captured near the same area. According to police reports yesterday, shortly before 2 p.m. on Wednesday a U.S. Coast...
243 Illegal Migrants Caught Off Inagua, Acklins
243 Illegal Migrants Caught Off Inagua, Acklins
Two hundred and forty-three undocumented Haitian migrants were apprehended in three separate incidents off the coast of Inagua and Acklins, according to defence force officials.
Archdeacon Palacious celebrates 40
Archdeacon Palacious celebrates 40
Four years ago, beginning with the celebration of his 60th birthday in 2012, Archdeacon James Palacious began raising money from the sale of his CDs and monetary gifts for his beloved St. Philip's Church on Inagua.
Inagua On Alert
Inagua On Alert
Inagua residents are steadily preparing for the impact of Tropical Storm Isaac, including stockpiling necessities and securing their properties.