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Back to school in Grand Bahama
Back to school in Grand Bahama
THOUSANDS of public school students in Grand Bahama returned to the classroom on Tuesday for the first time in nearly three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Matthew.
Marshall Road Elders Tell the Tale in Wake of Hurricane Matthew
"And then the water comes, and it keeps on coming. When I got scared, it was too late to leave."
Turnquest: Reprioritize spending before borrowing
Turnquest: Reprioritize spending before borrowing
Shadow Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest has urged government to re-task existing budget contingencies and discretionary project spending to hurricane relief in an effort to reduce the additional borrowing of $150 million the government is resolved to borrow to help cover the cost of relief efforts related to Hurricanes Matthew and Joaquin.
November goal to open after storm
November goal to open after storm
The Smith's Point/Taino Beach area suffered severe beach and coastal erosion with the passage of Hurricane Matthew, but proprietors in the area are working diligently to restore the area and reopen for business by November.
Communication by the Prime Minister on the Impact of Hurricane Matthew
I rise to report to The House on the impact of ‟Hurricane Matthew‟, the 13th named storm of the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Fortunately, the majority of our Family Islands sustained no major damage. This was a relief, particularly for those islands which were impacted last year by Hurricane Joaquin...
BORCO donates $400,000
BORCO donates $400,000
The Bahamas Oil Refinery Company has donated some $400,000 to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for clean-up and restoration efforts following the devastating arrival of Hurricane Matthew.
Ocean Club shuts for hurricane repairs
Ocean Club shuts for hurricane repairs
THE One&Only Ocean Club has closed temporarily to "repair damage" caused by Hurricane Matthew and to begin an extensive clean up process.
Construction sector prepping for storm recovery
Construction sector prepping for storm recovery
President of the Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) Leonard Sands said the construction sector is expected to see an 85 to 95 percent boost in construction activities in the short run following the passing of Hurricane Matthew.
Grand Bahama Status Report After Hurricane Matthew
Grand Bahama Status Report After Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew aggressively moved throughout Grand Bahama Island on Thursday, October 7th, 2016, with hurricane force winds in excess of 150 mph; damaging much of the residences and infrastructure on the southern shoreline, from East to West End. The storm brought Grand Bahama Island to a standstill, crippling business and commerce, with devastation impacting the daily lives of all residents. T...
Bahamian Coalition in South Florida Galvanized to Assist in Hurricane Relief Efforts to Bahamas
Bahamian Coalition in South Florida Galvanized to Assist in Hurricane Relief Efforts to Bahamas
A coalition of Bahamian entities, organizations and associations was recently formed in South Florida, to assist with Hurricane Relief efforts to The Bahamas.