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Abaco potholes patched
Massive pothole patching program in the cards
Massive pothole patching program in the cards
The government will have to undertake a massive patching program as days of rain have resulted in the development of scores of potholes across the island.
The rain has persisted over the course of the month so far, making it nearly impossible for workmen to repair the patchy roads.
Minister of Works and Urban Development Philip Brave Davis said he chaired a meeting over the weekend, directing Mini...
Melasma is a common condition of discolored patches on the skin
Brown spots on the face are undesirable by most people, especially women. We want our face to be beautiful, smooth and mark free at all times, with the option of wearing, or not wearing makeup on any given day. But sometimes it does not always happen that way and we end up with marks, bumps and spots. However, sometimes the skin changes as we age and this could be as a result of our genetic histor...
The Launch Of Cold Patch Bahamas
The Launch Of Cold Patch Bahamas
Good Morning, Honourable Member of Parliament Mr. Brensil Rolle, and Ladies and Gentlemen of the press.
My name is Travis Johnson and I?m President of Cold Patch Bahamas that we are here to launch today.
Storms Having Effect
Storms Having Effect
Tropical Storm Hanna emerged in the Atlantic near the Leeward Islands on Thursday and appears to be aiming for The Bahamas, just as Gustav ? which is blamed for nearly 70 deaths in the region ? grew into a Category One hurricane on its way out of the area.
Op-Ed: Incompetence or Self-Sabotage?
Op-Ed: Incompetence or Self-Sabotage?
Bahamians pay their taxes and fund the government's expenditure from one fiscal year to another. The taxes paid ensure that ministries, government departments, public corporations, state-owned enterprises, and regulatory agencies are in a position to meet their financial obligations and pay their staff. Members of the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary are employees of and paid [...]
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 [...]
OpEd: 24 Things to Watch in 2024 – Part 1
OpEd: 24 Things to Watch in 2024 – Part 1
The curtains have been drawn on 2023 and the new year is now upon us. It is that time when New Year resolutions on health, spirituality, career, family and humanitarian efforts are established by many Bahamians. On a national level, there are a number of developments, events and things to watch in 2024. This non-exhaustive [...]
Op-Ed: The good, the bad and the ugly of 2023
Op-Ed: The good, the bad and the ugly of 2023
In a number of days, we will draw the curtains on the current year. 2023 has been quite eventful and the ability of a small island nation like ours to generate non-stop news has been on full display. We highlight the good, the bad and the ugly of 2023. Golden Jubilee 2023 marked 50 years [...]
Post-Tropical Cyclone Tammy Forecast Discussion Number 40
Issued at 500 AM AST Sun Oct 29 2023
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WTNT45 KNHC 290836
TCDAT5
Post-Tropical Cyclone Tammy Discussion Number 40
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
AL202023
500 AM AST Sun Oct 29 2023
During the past 18 to 24 hours, Tammy has only been maintaining a
small and disorganized patch of deep convection well to the
northeast of the fully exposed center. Accordingly, the Dvorak
classification...