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Understanding the R-value of spray foam insulation
September 10, 2012
Understanding the R-value of spray foam insulation
While property owners might consider equipping their buildings with spray foam insulation, those who understand how R-value works can appreciate its benefits over conventional options such as fibreglass.
For example, spray foam insulation creates an air barrier unlike fibreglass and other kinds of insulation. This airtight seal prevents air from traveling between cracks and holes, significantly...
September 05, 2012
Use this insulation checklist to avoid being left out in the heat
With so many options available, shopping for insulation can be a daunting task. Weighing products against the following questions can help ensure your new insulation supports the energy efficiency and overall health of your home: ...
Town Planning Committee seeking further information from Paradise Island Yacht Club developers
April 11, 2024
Town Planning Committee seeking further information from Paradise Island Yacht Club developers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Town Planning Committee believes additional information is required from the developers proposing the renovation and expansion of the Paradise Island Yacht Club before deciding on their application, according to its Chairman attorney Keenan Johnson. Johnson confirmed to Eyewitness News that the committee has not reached a Decision regarding the application submitted [.....
September 09, 2023
Simeon Hall Jr unpacks back to school food safety risks
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — At the beginning of the academic year, parents, guardians, and students alike scramble to complete an extensive list of tasks in preparation for one of the busiest times in a child's calendar. However, amid the hustle and bustle of these Back To School preparations, one crucial aspect often gets overlooked—ensuring the safety [...]
May 02, 2011
Local govt official critical of Auditor General's report
A local government official took exception to the recently-released auditor general’s report which revealed the widespread misuse of government funds in the local government offices on various Family Islands.
Speaking specifically about his district, Deputy Chief Councilor of Central Eleuthera and Township Committee Chairman of Governor’s Harbour, Roderick Pinder, said the report is in...
April 26, 2022
Parkinson’s and brain diseases – Just How Does Your Brain Work?
Every April, the Kingdor Parkinson’s Foundation, a local non-profit organization headed by President, Mavis Darling-Hill, engages with the global Parkinson’s community to support Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Their aim is to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition that affects the brain, resulting in a progressive loss of coordination and movement problems. ...
Tropical Storm Don Forecast Discussion Number 22
July 19, 2023
Tropical Storm Don Forecast Discussion Number 22
Issued at 300 PM GMT Wed Jul 19 2023
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Tropical Storm Don Discussion Number 22
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
AL052023
300 PM GMT Wed Jul 19 2023
Don is becoming better organized this morning. Satellite images
indicate deep convection is wrapping closer to the center, with
good banding features noted in the southern semicircle.
Additionally, it looks li...
July 19, 2023
Six Bahamian Families Receive Keys to their New Homes
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said as the country celebrates with the Bahamian families who are now just weeks away from moving into their homes at Renaissance at Carmichael, his administration realizes how important it is to prioritize government initiatives that help Bahamians achieve security and build wealth.
May 02, 2023
GB businesses rewarded for promoting energy efficiency
Twenty-five of Grand Bahama's small and medium-sized business owners were each given $5,000 as a reward for developing innovative strategies to reduce their energy consumption and usage.
April 18, 2023
No "special treatment" for MP over sexual assault allegations urges human rights group
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A local human rights organisation says that there should be "no special treatment" as police investigate claims of sexual assault against a sitting Member of Parliament. In a statement yesterday, Human Rights Bahamas (HRB) noted that it is "extremely disturbed" by reports that the sitting Member of Parliament, accused in an official [...]
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