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New Fire Trucks, Fire Station, Scheduled For Nassau And Freeport
Nassau, The Bahamas-- The Government of The Bahamas has made provisions during the current fiscal period for the acquisition of five new fire trucks, Minister of State for National Security, Senator Keith Bell said.
No set plans for fire-hit Bay Street properties
No set plans for fire-hit Bay Street properties
By ALISON LOWE
Business Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net
Owners of downtown Nassau real estate destroyed in the Valentine's Day fire yesterday said they have no immediate plans for the sites, after a meeting with a top developer resulted in no concrete proposals.
Godfrey Kelly, whose family own the Betty Kelly Kenning property on the Nassau Harbour waterfront, which was destroyed in the massive ...
Fire leaves homeless men without shelter
Fire leaves homeless men without shelter
FIFTEEN homeless men are now without any shelter after a fire devastated their temporary home.
It was reported that the fire at Love Cottage, a homeless shelter on Prince Charles Drive, began around 4pm yesterday. As fire investigations continue, Bishop Walter Hanchell of Great Commission Ministries is appealing to the public for any assistance possible to provide alternative lodgings for the vic...
Environment Minister: 'N. Andros forest fires are challenging'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources Vaughn Miller admitted Monday afternoon that dealing with the ongoing forest fires in North Andros has been very challenging. According to the minister, there are currently marines and firefighters on the ground in Nicholl's Town, Andros battling a new blaze that reportedly erupted over the [...]
Andros Fire Rages On
Andros Fire Rages On
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bush fires in North Andros continues some three weeks after initial reports. Despite efforts by government and other local stakeholders to out the blaze , residents told Eyewitnesses News Sunday night that the fires have continued and is impacting their quality of life. Last week government was said to have deployed resources on [...]
Firefighters battle three separate fires
Firefighters battle three separate fires
Firefighters battled three separate fires yesterday, which proved to be quite a challenge according to fire department officials.
"We have about seven trucks for New Providence, but we are scattered about over the island with the bush [and] rubbish fires," said Corporal D'Angelo Butler.
Butler and a team of firefighters were at the time battling a bush fire on East Street south, near C.V. Bethel S...
Mother Who Set Daughter on Fire in 2019 Released
Mother Who Set Daughter on Fire in 2019 Released
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A woman who killed her one-year-old daughter by setting her afire has been released from a mental hospital.
BAMSI crops badly hit by Andros fire
BAMSI crops badly hit by Andros fire
THE Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) said 75 per cent of its mangoes, 40 per cent of livestock pastures and 30 bee hives were destroyed when a fire ripped through forests this month.
Andros fire rages on
Andros fire rages on
FIRE services continued to manage the massive Andros forest fire after additional fire fighters from New Providence arrived on the island to assist.
More Firefighters Sent To North Andros To Battle Massive Forest Fire
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – More firefighters have been deployed North Andros to assist with the wild forest fire that continues to rage, according to Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander. He also noted that an additional fire truck has also been delivered to the island to assist with battling the blaze. Member of Parliament for North Andros [...]