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August 23, 2011
INSURERS BRACE FOR 'HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS' IN STORM DAMAGE
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Tribune Business Reporter
nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net
A SENIOR insurance industry executive told Tribune Business yesterday that damages from Hurricane Irene could likely be in the "hundreds of millions" of dollars, with claims potentially wiping out much of the sector's projected profits for 2011.
Steve Watson, RoyalStar's Assurance managing director, told Tribune Business:...
Bracing for Irene
August 24, 2011
Bracing for Irene
Hurricane Irene is expected to make a near hit of New Providence beginning later today after passing over the southeastern Bahamas last night.
Irene moved into The Bahamas as a category two hurricane yesterday afternoon, but was downgraded to a category one just as the tropical storm force winds on the outskirts of the storm began to affect Inagua. However, the storm is expected to strengthen as i...
Businesses brace for rush ahead of storm
August 23, 2011
Businesses brace for rush ahead of storm
As Hurricane Irene made its way toward The Bahamas yesterday, many residents rushed to stock up on essential supplies. Businesses are bracing for even longer lines today as the storm is expected to make landfall at Inagua tonight, and hit New Providence by tomorrow evening.
Industry Braces for Irene
August 23, 2011
Industry Braces for Irene
The business community is bracing for the worst as Hurricane Irene sweeps in from the southeast, carrying with it the possibly of financial ruin.
Although the storm isn't expected to strike The Bahamas until Wednesday, for some entrepreneurs, the damage has already been done.
Preben Olesen, the CEO of Port Lucaya in Grand Bahama, said many of the boats docked at his marina have pulled up anchor.
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Southeastern Bahamas Braced for Hurricane Irene
August 22, 2011
Southeastern Bahamas Braced for Hurricane Irene
Category two Hurricane Irene is expected to bring Tropical Storm conditions to the Southeastern Bahamas this morning, and worsen into hurricane conditions throughout the day as it continues on its northeastern path through the archipelago. Hurricane warnings also remain in effect for the central Bahamas where Tropical Storm conditions are expected to reach Tuesday night and are likely to develop i...
NEMA braces for TS Emily Alert 10 TS Emily
August 03, 2011
NEMA braces for TS Emily Alert 10 TS Emily
Nassau, The Bahamas - The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, is closely monitoring the movement of Tropical Storm Emily, as tropical storm warnings and watches have been
issued for islands in the Southeast including the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Central Bahamas.
NEMA bracing for Tropical Storm Emily
August 02, 2011
NEMA bracing for Tropical Storm Emily
Tropical storm warnings and watches remain in effect for the Southeast and Central Bahamas, as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) braces for Tropical Storm Emily.
Forecasters urged residents of Inagua, Mayaguana, Crooked Island, Acklins and Ragged Island to closely monitor the progress of the storm, and ensure that all pre-season precautions have been taken. Any final preparations sh...
April 18, 2011
Stores braced for a revenue 'fall off' over Government planters
By TANEKA THOMPSON
Tribune Staff Reporter
tthompson@tribunemedia.net
SUPER Value and Blue Hill Meat Mart on Blue Hill Road are bracing for a "devastating" fall-off in revenue from the Government's decision to erect planters on land the stores previously used for customer parking.
The store owners are now in talks with their attorney Maurice Glinton and may sue the Government for additional dam...
April 10, 2011
Lawyers claim electronic monitoring braces 'violate presumption of innocence'
By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
FREEPORT: Two Grand Bahama lawyers claim electronic monitoring bracelets violate the presumption of innocence of persons charged with alleged offences before the courts.
Rawle Maynard and Constance McDonald spoke out on a radio talk show.
Ms McDonald said the Bahamas constitution has a presumption of innocence, and persons ...
January 15, 2011
Connecting the arts in 2011: Popopstudios braces for the future
It’s a new year and a new agenda for Popopstudios Center for the Arts.
While committed to increased exposure for the arts within the country, the Dunmore Avenue gallery, studio and educational center has decided to take a step further in exposing the public to the diversity of the arts.
Proprietor John Cox highlighted encouraging students who are interested to pursue arts-based careers among...
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