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Exuma Marathon to Support Students Displaced by Dorian
At L.N. Coakley High School, it has not been a typical start to the year. There is all the usual buzz, excitement and nervousness in the halls, as students return to classes. But this year, there are at least 40 new faces at L.N. Coakley – children that have been forced to abandon their homes in the wake of Hurricane Dorian...
Exuma resident calls for extra seat - and for George Smith to run for it
ONE resident of Exuma is urging Prime Minister Perry Christie and the Constituencies Commission to establish a second seat on his island, as he expressed support for former Exuma MP George Smith receiving a nomination for the area.
Resort spokesman defends anchor project policy
Resort spokesman defends anchor project policy
A top spokesman for an Exuma resort has said that the island chain is poised for a "significant growth curve upward" in 2015 but urged the government to ramp up its airlift and advertising to help the destination achieve its potential.
Grey Goose Eyes Hermitage Estate
Grey Goose Eyes Hermitage Estate
An investor group is touring Little Exuma with an eye of snapping up Hermitage Estate and building an open resort, Guardian Business has learned.
American loses arm in boating accident
American loses arm in boating accident
THE American man who was recently injured in a boating accident in Exuma has lost his arm, Superintendent Shanta Knowles confirmed yesterday...
Exuma Artisans Learn Texture Painting Secrets
Exuma Artisans Learn Texture Painting Secrets
I walked into a room charged with great expectation and smiling faces. They were waiting for me to arrive from a flight that was delayed several hours, but it had not dampened the students' zeal.
Staniel Cay repairs to begin in two weeks, aviation minister says
Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin yesterday said that she is "painfully aware" of the impact on Exuma businesses caused by the abrupt closure of the Staniel Cay airstrip last month, stating that repairs on the currently closed airstrip would commence in two weeks.
Norman's Cay To Break Ground In 2013
Norman's Cay To Break Ground In 2013
A senior government official said that a proposed luxury development on Norman's Cay should break ground this year. Khaalis Rolle, minister of state for investments, told Guardian Business that final government approvals are still pending. But he felt "very confident" that the process is moving forward and an announcement should be made soon.
Plane Crash Lands At Staniel Cay
Plane Crash Lands At Staniel Cay
A nine-seater Flamingo Air plane crash landed at Staniel Cay Airport in Exuma shortly before 3 p.m. on Saturday, police said.