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Officers ordeal in Dorian recovery
Officers ordeal in Dorian recovery
He also said there were times when officers used heavy duty equipment like a tractor to remove debris in order to collect the bodies, noting such equipment was used to collect those victims found beneath a church’s wall.
IDB President Visits Abaco on Fact Finding Tour
IDB President Visits Abaco on Fact Finding Tour
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Peter Turnquest accompanied the President of the IDB, Louis Alberto Moreno, the Bank’s Directors for the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, the Executive Director for the Caribbean, the Bahamas Director and the Country Manager on a fact finding tour of Abaco this morning after meeting with the Prime Minister.
'Abaco clean-up is making progress': Clarke hits back at criticism of pace for island's rebuild
'Abaco clean-up is making progress': Clarke hits back at criticism of pace for island's rebuild
CHAIRMAN of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority John-Michael Clarke yesterday defended the pace of the debris removal on Abaco, noting that officials feel "certain" that work is progressing on the storm-impacted island...
Prime Minister Minnis Continued Town Meetings in the Abaco Cays
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis continued his series of Town Hall meetings in the Abaco Cays today, meeting with residents of Man-O-War Cay and Elbow Cay. Residents were provided with an update on what the Government is doing to assist residents rebuild their communities and kick start the economy, including the implementation of a new VAT Relief Policy, the establishment of an inde...
PM's Visit to Man-O-War Cay, Abaco
PM's Visit to Man-O-War Cay, Abaco
Prime Minister Minnis, Minister Henfield, and Minister of State Lewis evaluated the recovery and restoration efforts in Abaco during a visit this past weekend...
Video: Minister Of National Security Goes On Night Patrol During Abaco Visit
On a recent visit to Abaco and the surrounding Cays in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames took part in night patrols which provide safety and security in affected areas.
Team Rubicon Helping Recovery Effort in Abaco
Team Rubicon Helping Recovery Effort in Abaco
Minister of Social Services and Urban Development the Hon. Frankie Campbell (left) is pictured with a member of Team Rubicon Disaster Response, in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on Wednesday...
IDB Meeting at OPM Abaco re Assessment and Redevelopment
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Peter Turnquest led a meeting with IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno and members of the executive board of the International Development Bank, Monday, at the Office of the Prime Minister in Abaco...
VIDEO: Rescue in Abaco as catastrophic Hurricane Dorian continues his crawl through The Bahamas
VIDEO: Rescue in Abaco as catastrophic Hurricane Dorian continues his crawl through The Bahamas
Heavy equipment operators came to the rescue of some Abaco residents seeking shelter after having their roofs torn off and homes destroyed in the passing of Category 5 Hurricane Dorian.
Contract Signed for Stabilization of Coastal Road, Elbow Cay
ELBOW CAY, ABACO, The Bahamas -- A contract was signed between the Government of The Bahamas and Bahamas Marine Construction Co. Ltd. for the shoreline stabilization of ‘Dune Road’ at Elbow Cay, Abaco, to provide safer passage for residents traversing the area.