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Letter to the Editor: Cultivating environmental awareness
Editor, Many of us grew up in the Caribbean in the last century believing that bushes and weeds were awful sights that needed to be gotten rid of whether on land or water. Similarly, we never gave much thought to land, water, or air because we assumed that they would always be there in more [...]
Tropical Depression Ten Forecast Discussion Number 7
Tropical Depression Ten Forecast Discussion Number 7
Issued at 500 PM AST Sun Aug 29 2021
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WTNT45 KNHC 292033
TCDAT5
Tropical Depression Ten Discussion Number
7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
AL102021
500 PM AST Sun Aug 29 2021
The depression's center has again scooted northwestward away from
the associated deep convection due to continuing 20-25 kt of
northwesterly shear. Since there has been no appreciable change to
the various in...
How much did Bermuda trip cost? Sorry, we don't know
How much did Bermuda trip cost? Sorry, we don't know
PRESS secretary Clint Watson admitted yesterday that the full cost of Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis' trip to Bermuda last week is still not known and he was unable to say how much money was spent on hotel accommodations, transportation, food, per diem and other trip-related elements.
Lundy concludes Abaco visit with assurances
Lundy concludes Abaco visit with assurances
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Disaster Risk Management, the Hon. Leon Lundy, concluded his two-day Official Visit to Abaco with an assurance that disaster risk managers and planners are putting the necessary mechanisms in place to mitigate (lessen) the impacts of natural disasters such as hurricanes on local communities – country-wide.
Prime Minister Davis: The Bahamas experienced a ‘robust’ economic rebound in 2023
While giving his mid-year 2023/24 Budget Statement to Parliament, on February 21, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis stated that, in 2023, The Bahamas experienced a “robust” economic rebound, primarily fueled by significant tourism inflows, leading to an estimated real GDP growth of 4.3 percent.
Tax revenue collections improve by nearly $73 million during first six months of the fiscal year
Tax revenue collections improve by nearly $73 million during first six months of the fiscal year
The deficit exceeded the budget forecast by $127.6 million at the halfway mark. NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Philip Davis announced a $72.9 million improvement in tax revenue collections during the first six months of the fiscal year, reaching $1.2 billion, which accounted for 40.1 percent of the budget target. In his mid-year budget statement, [...]
GBPA president says Port Authority open to discussions with government, optimistic for positive resolution
GBPA president says Port Authority open to discussions with government, optimistic for positive resolution
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Grand Bahama Port Authority President Ian Rolle said yesterday that the GBPA is open to discussions with the government, expressing optimism over a favorable resolution for the island of Grand Bahama and The Bahamas as a whole. Over the past several months, the government has been locked in a back-and-forth with the [...]
Cieon was 'sweet and loving', family member says
Cieon was 'sweet and loving', family member says
CIEON Davis often visited Latter Rain Way, one of his favourite spots in Abaco, to sit, talk and laugh with his friends, but he met his death there on Tuesday when a gunman shot him 13 times, leaving his dead body in the road and his family distraught.
THREE MURDERS IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS: Father of one on bail for murder among those killed, Chief Supt makes appeal - 'tomorrow it could be one of your own'
A FATHER of one on bail for murder was one of three men killed in separate incidents less than 24 hours apart, pushing the murder tally for the year to 14.
Man, 38, shot and killed in Abaco
Man, 38, shot and killed in Abaco
The country's murder count now stands at 12 NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police are investigating a fatal shooting incident in Dundas Town, Abaco that claimed the life of a 38-year-old man. This is the first homicide recorded on a family island this year and pushes the country's murder count to 12. Initial reports indicate that on Tuesday, [...]