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Wildfire in Andros last week mostly contained
Wildfire in Andros last week mostly contained
FIREFIGHTERS in North Andros are keeping a close watch on a large forest fire that erupted on the island last week, producing large plumes of thick, black smoke over surrounding communities.
Wilson says smuggled alcohol and tobacco found in construction material containers
FINANCIAL Secretary Simon Wilson said officials have found illegally smuggled alcohol in containers with building supplies.
Yemen's Houthis Hit U.S.- Owned Container Ship
Yemen's Houthis Hit U.S.- Owned Container Ship
MIDDLE EAST - Houthis in Yemen have hit a U.S.-owned ship with a missile, but no injuries or significant damage have been reported.
Woman accused of stealing handbag containing $1,400
Woman accused of stealing handbag containing $1,400
A WOMAN was granted bail yesterday after she was accused of stealing a handbag containing $1,400 in cash earlier this month.
Recovery process continues at container port
Recovery process continues at container port
One week after tragedy struck at the Freeport Container Port and left three dead, its executives met in closed sessions yesterday with employees to hear and address their concerns.
It was in keeping with a promise Port Director Godfrey Smith made to several of those who had gathered at the Burger King Restaurant on The Mall Drive last Thursday morning to voice their grievances over safety measu...
Container port could be sued over tornado deaths
Container port could be sued over tornado deaths
The Freeport Container Port could face lawsuits following the tragic deaths of three workers when a tornado hit the port three weeks ago.
There are reports that a settlement may have been offered to the families of the men killed on March 29, a worker told The Tribune.
Job cuts loom at Container Port
Job cuts loom at Container Port
Three weeks after a deadly tornado devastated the Freeport Container Port, the facility is preparing to offer redundancy packages to dozens of employees, The Nassau Guardian learned yesterday.
The Guardian understands that the voluntary redundancy packages will be offered to 40 employees in the operations department that runs the cranes at the site.
Minister Foulkes Announces Safety Review of Container Port
Minister of Labour and Social Development, the Hon. Dion Foulkes wishes to advise that as a result of the tornado that struck the Freeport Container Port in Grand Bahama on 29 March, 2010, that the Government of the Bahamas will cause an independent investigation of the ensuing fatalities, casualties and damage at that facility.
Container ship carrying newsprint runs aground
Container ship carrying newsprint runs aground
A container ship carrying rolls of newsprint for The Nassau Guardian and The Tribune has run aground near Bimini.
Probe has begun into GB Container Port tornado tragedy
Jacques Obadia, an independent occupational safety and health expert, began his probe yesterday into the casualties and damage to infrastructure which occurred at the Freeport Container Port FCP) in Grand Bahama in March, Labor and Social Development Minister Dion Foulkes confirmed.