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Gov't considers a hurricane tax
Gov't considers a hurricane tax
WHEN it meets today, Cabinet may consider introducing and implementing a special tax to help finance Hurricane Matthew repair and recovery efforts, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.
'More than 80 now have power,' says BPL
'More than 80 now have power,' says BPL
DESPITE more than 5,000 households left without electricity after the passage of Hurricane Matthew 12 days ago, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) executives say more than 80 per cent of residential customers in New Providence have been restored to supply.
Minnis' ineptitude shines forth in storm's wake
Minnis' ineptitude shines forth in storm's wake
On the Saturday after the all clear was given, Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis joined Prime Minister Perry Christie on a tour of Lowe Sound, North Andros, and West End, Grand Bahama -- the areas most impacted by Hurricane Matthew.
BPL: 80% restored
BPL: 80% restored
Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) yesterday advised that its restoration efforts were being hampered due to poor weather conditions.
BPL: Most customers will be back on by end of week
BPL: Most customers will be back on by end of week
Some residents of New Providence should prepare to go without power for another few days as Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) anticipates restoring supply to most of the island by the end of the week.
Power back on in more than half of homes
Power back on in more than half of homes
BAHAMAS Power and Light Ltd. (BPL) has restored electricity to just over 50 per cent of its customers in New Providence and has "substantially completed restoration" in the Family Islands, however officials said last night that given the level of damage from Hurricane Matthew they are unable to give an exact date for full restoration.
NAD announces career moves for maintenance team members
The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) recently promoted and awarded certificates to nine technicians upon completion of the company?s Maintenance Promotion Assessment Program (MPAP).
Sandals shows construction that led to closure
Sandals shows construction that led to closure
There was no way for Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort to remain open while the property undergoes $4 million in renovations, according to Construction Project Manager James Wilson.
Crown wants prison guard to serve time
Crown wants prison guard to serve time
A prison officer who admitted to taking marijuana into the correctional facility to give to an inmate should have been sentenced to prison, instead of being fined, a prosecutor argued in the Court of Appeal yesterday.
Ervin Miller, 53, pleaded guilty to a charge of marijuana possession with intent to supply with respect to 5.5 grams of marijuana and paid a $500 fine to avoid serving a six-month se...
Fired prison guard sent to prison
Fired prison guard sent to prison
A former prison officer is now an inmate at the correctional facility where he once worked after the appellate court sentenced him to 20 months' imprisonment.