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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.
Morton Salt To Close Indefinitely
Morton Salt To Close Indefinitely
The economy of Inagua has been dealt a crippling blow with the indefinite closure of Morton Salt.
Sunday's passage of Hurricane Ike totally destroyed Morton's main building and melted tons of salt in its salt pans, forcing management to cease operations at the establishment, the island's main economic engine.
Prime Minister Minnis Hands Over Land Deeds
Prime Minister Minnis Hands Over Land Deeds
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis officially handed over land deeds to the first group of residents of Great Inagua during a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday 7 August.
The hand over to the eight residents is a demonstration of the progress being made in the Minnis Administration’s Land Reform initiative, which is focused on ensuring that thousands more Bahamians have greater access t...
Archdeacon celebrates 40 years since ordination
Archdeacon celebrates 40 years since ordination
ANGLICAN Archdeacon James Palacious celebrates the 40th anniversary of his ordination this week with a service of thanksgiving at Christ the King on Thursday and on Sunday at St. Philip's Church, Inagua, on Sunday.
30M hangar for Inagua
30M hangar for Inagua
A new $30 million Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) hangar is being constructed at Inagua, officials from the United States and The Bahamas revealed yesterday.
The old hangar was destroyed by Hurricane Ike in 2008.
Court to rule in Inagua brawl case
Court to rule in Inagua brawl case
A marine accused of causing harm to three Inagua residents during a bar room brawl on the island will learn whether he is required to present a defense to the charges on September 8.
Ten Haitian migrants detained in Inagua
Ten Haitian migrants detained in Inagua
TEN Haitian nationals are being detained in Mathew Town, Inagua, after they were apprehended on Friday evening in a joint effort involving the Defence Force, Police and Immigration officials and local residents.
'Major' Cocaine Bust off Inagua
'Major' Cocaine Bust off Inagua
Police reported last night that they made a 'major' cocaine seizure in waters off Inagua early yesterday. However, Superintendent Sam Butler, officer in charge of the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), said police were not sure of the quantity of the drugs as the shipment was being transported to Nassau and would be weighed upon arrival.
Strike At Morton
Strike At Morton
Defence force and police officers were called in to man posts at Morton Bahamas Limited yesterday after some 95 percent of its workers delivered on a promise to take industrial action at the Inagua Salt Plant.
Morton Salt signs five-year deal with workers
Morton Salt signs five-year deal with workers
THE president of the union representing more than 100 Morton Salt line-staff yesterday said employees are "satisfied" with the particulars of a newly signed five-year industrial agreement with the Inagua based company.