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Statement by Hon. Glenys Hanna- Martin on status of Family Imports Emergency Lighting Network
Statement by Hon. Glenys Hanna- Martin on status of Family Imports Emergency Lighting Network
The Minister of Transport and Aviation is pleased to announce that the Emergency Lighting System at the Deadman?s Cay Airport, Long Island which was damaged during Hurricane Joaquin has now been fully restored by the Department of Civil Aviation.
Long Island still fights to recover from hurricane
Long Island still fights to recover from hurricane
NEARLY eight months after the devastating passage of Hurricane Joaquin, Long Island is still struggling to recover despite the best efforts by those on the ground.
Former MP's home destroyed by blaze
Former MP's home destroyed by blaze
A FORMER member of Parliament for Long Island is left devastated by the loss of his family island home in a fire over the weekend.
UPDATE: Appeal to those on crashed plane to contact AAIA
MONDAY UPDATE: On Monday, Delvin Major of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) appealed to those who were on the aircraft that crashed in Long Island on Sunday to reach out to the AAIA.
Survivors 'traumatised' by Long Island crash
Survivors 'traumatised' by Long Island crash
FAMILY members of the surviving victims of the Long Island plane crash said the accident has left them shaken and traumatised.
Long Islanders still waiting a year after Hurricane Joaquin
LONG Island farmers have not been able to collect on relief vouchers issued by the government for losses incurred by Hurricane Joaquin more than a year ago, according to one resident who criticised the stalled pace of relief for the island...
Long Island police investigate apparent drowning
Long Island police investigate apparent drowning
Police on Long Island are investigating an apparent drowning on Saturday afternoon...
Bahamian stung by passion for bees
Bahamian stung by passion for bees
Charles Burrows demonstrates how to remove the honey.When Charles Burrows, 64, went on a hike one day six years ago on Long Island, he came across a large bee colony and though he was not physically harmed, he was stung by a passion for beekeeping. The long walk has turned into a [...]
Group of Long Islanders doesn't want Butler-Turner
Group of Long Islanders doesn't want Butler-Turner
A group called 'The Voting Members of The Long Island Constituency' sent a letter over the weekend to Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis requesting the removal of Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner as the FNM's candidate in the upcoming general election...
Deadman's Cay Airport to be relocated due to hurricane threat
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said his administration will relocate the Deadman's Cay airport in Long Island to seek protection from the calamitous effects hurricanes have when they strike the outer islands.