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Two new schools promised for San Salvador
Two new schools promised for San Salvador
THE Government is preparing to construct state-of-the-art primary and secondary schools on 20 acres of land in San Salvador, with construction set to begin this summer.
Two new schools in the 2016/2017 Budget for San Salvador
The Bahamas Government is preparing to construct state-of-the-art primary and secondary schools on 20 acres of land in San Salvador.
2016/2017 Budget Debate by the Hon. Philip E. Davis, Minister of Works & Urban Development and Deputy Prime Minister
2016/2017 Budget Debate by the Hon. Philip E. Davis, Minister of Works & Urban Development and Deputy Prime Minister
As I rise again to honour the constituents of Cat Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador, I declare my absolute support of the Budget communicated by our Prime Minister, the Rt. Honourable Member for Centreville on 25th May 2016.
Bahamas: A taste of paradise in the Atlantic
Bahamas: A taste of paradise in the Atlantic
Peering out of the plane window as I descend, it is obvious why the Bahamas are synonymous with the notion of paradise.
Public urged to help prevent dump fires
Public urged to help prevent dump fires
While officials at the New Providence landfill do not expect fires and smoke to die down before the weekend, Renew Bahamas Chief Operating Officer (COO) Michael Cox yesterday called on members of the public to do their part to help prevent fires at the site.
Couple Rallying Friends, Family to Assist Cat Island
Couple Rallying Friends, Family to Assist Cat Island
As the dust settles after Hurricane Irene, images out of the hardest hit southern islands of The Bahamas are sobering -- communities are facing weeks and months without water, clean food, electricity and even shelter.
To those on islands which were spared the full force of the major hurricane, the images spawn a sense of helplessness and a desire to assist those in these far-off communities in ...
No Water or Electricity in Inagua
No Water or Electricity in Inagua
The people of Inagua appeared in good spirits yesterday, despite the fact that many of the island's buildings were severely damaged by Hurricane Ike, and there was no electricity and - up to press time - running water on the island.
NEMA accused of failing island
NEMA accused of failing island
CROOKED Island Chief Councillor Timothy Thompson yesterday said the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) "dropped the ball," adding that the island is still awaiting rebuilding supplies like plywood and shingles nearly three weeks after Hurricane Joaquin.
NEMA accused of failing island
NEMA accused of failing island
CROOKED Island Chief Councillor Timothy Thompson yesterday said the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) "dropped the ball," adding that the island is still awaiting rebuilding supplies like plywood and shingles nearly three weeks after Hurricane Joaquin...
Club Med pushes opening back due to storm damage
Club Med pushes opening back due to storm damage
While the Club Med Columbus Isle resort on San Salvador Island has reported no "significant structural damage" in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin, the resort's reopening date has been pushed back until December, as it prepares assessment teams.