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September 12, 2017
More than 100 people displaced by tornadoes

Almost 100 residents were impacted by the tornado that touched down in Grand Bahama on Sunday, said Tammi Mitchell, deputy co-chair of the disaster committee and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) warehouse manager in Grand Bahama.
Mitchell said 28 homes, that housed a total of 79 people, were either damaged or destroyed by the tornado, along with an apartment complex that had six units w...

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September 11, 2017
Tornado slams Grand Bahama

A tornado touched down in Grand Bahama yesterday afternoon damaging buildings, including residences, and creating jitters among residents whose nerves were already frayed from the threat of Hurricane Irma.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) pointed to vivid images of the tornado and its destructive path, which flooded social media, "confirming predictions during the passage of Hurrica...

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June 23, 2011
Bahamas Insurance Assoc elects first female chair

Venentia "Tina" Cambridge scored two 'firsts' when she secured the office of chairperson of the Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) during officer elections last month.

Cambridge comes in as the first woman to hold the post, and the first chairperson coming directly from the life and health side of the industry, that association having merged with the Bahamas General Insurance Association (BGIA...

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June 16, 2014
Company wins fight over 2,000 acres

A leading businessman has welcomed what he called a "huge advance for Eleuthera" after a judge found that his company rightfully owns 2,000 acres of property on the island, in proceedings involving over 500 other claimants.
At the same time, Franklyn Wilson, chairman and director of Eleuthera Properties, urged the government to swiftly move "on a bipartisan basis" to reform the Quieting of Titles ...

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September 23, 2013
Halkitis: 'Most' bank concerns addressed

Most concerns raised by the Clearing Banks Association (CBA) about the implementation of the Homeowners Protection Bill and the new business license fees have been addressed, according to the Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis...

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May 24, 2013
Concerns expressed about Homeowners Protection Bill

Top executives in the insurance and banking sectors are expressing some concern about the Homeowners Protection Bill that was debated in the House of Assembly this week.
Chet Nevins, general manager at Colina Mortgage Corporation, told Guardian Business that there is a level of uncertainty and concern when it comes to the legislation from a lender's perspective.
"Some of the earlier drafts were su...

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April 17, 2013
Franklyn Wilson in Eluethera land dispute

A dispute has erupted in South Eleuthera over the ownership of 2,000 acres of land, which the descendants of slaves claim as their birthright.
Franklyn Wilson, chairman and director of Eleuthera Properties Ltd., which is listed as the petitioner in the matter, during cross-examination yesterday said that he had never heard the claim that the 2,086.24 acres of land was willed to the descendants of ...

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February 27, 2013
Ensemble du Monde Concert for 400 Bahamian students a Success!!!

Concert Photos - Festival of Afro Caribbean Composers
Photos show attendees and artists at College of the Bahamas and St Paul's Church Hall Lyford Cay.

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Life insurance claims
News Article
March 07, 2012
Life insurance claims

As part of its free education forum CONNECT, Colina Insurance Limited is helping consumers gain a comprehensive knowledge of how to manage their life insurance and related financial planning products. In its latest installment, CONNECT focused on the theme "Who's getting what you've got when you're gone?" aimed at providing important information on the life claims process, the legal consideration...

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February 24, 2012
Colina sponsors CARIFTA Trials

A full calendar of events were released by the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) yesterday. Topping the loaded list of track and field meets, to be held on the local, regional and international arenas is the CARIFTA Trials.
This year's event will be held over a two-day period, March 23-24 at Thomas A Robinson National Stadium. Colina Insurance Limited is the title partner for the...

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