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$5m+ in fire damage in 2010
$5m+ in fire damage in 2010
During the first eight-and-a-half months of the year fires caused more than$5 million in property damage, Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest said yesterday.
The figure was revealed as government officials, senior police officers and dozens of fire fighters gathered at the Mall at Marathon to launch"Fire Safety Awareness Week 2010."
Body found after blaze
Body found after blaze
A MAN'S body was found after firefighters extinguished a structural fire on Friday night.
21-year-old killed in Abaco car crash
21-year-old killed in Abaco car crash
ALEX Kemp was on his way to work in Abaco when he lost control of his car on Saturday and died after hitting a utility pole.
BTC Hosts ‘Customer Appreciation Day’ on Abaco
BTC Hosts ‘Customer Appreciation Day’ on Abaco
As the company seeks to strengthen its relationship with Abaco customers and forge new connections, BTC held a Customer Appreciation Day in Abaco on Saturday, September 30th.
GBPA issues notice to condo board
GBPA issues notice to condo board
The Lucayan Towers South Condominium Board of Directors has been given 30 days to propose a viable plan of action to address safety issues at the multi-story complex, the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) said.
Young Bahamian Rises to 1st Officer aboard Royal Caribbean Ship, Dreams of being 1st Bahamian Captain
Young Bahamian Rises to 1st Officer aboard Royal Caribbean Ship, Dreams of being 1st Bahamian Captain
Drenaud Moncur, 24, has been selected for the high-ranking post of 1st Officer onboard a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship with responsibility for safety and navigating the behemoth 1,021-foot ship in and out of ports.
Int'l Bazaar's African and Asian sections come down
Int'l Bazaar's African and Asian sections come down
Demolition of the abandoned, burnt, derelict buildings in the International Bazaar continued last week with two of the once popular shopping sections - African and Asian - being torn down.
A letter to the director of DEPP
A letter to the director of DEPP
Dear Dr. Rhianna Neely-Murphy, On April 26, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper issued this public statement regarding the public concerns being expressed about the environmental impact of Royal Caribbean's proposed private beach development on Paradise Island: "If there's a suggestion from anybody in the public, DEPP will ...
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Abaco concerned with disposal of hazardous waste as debris site burns
THE Abaco Chamber of Commerce president accused successive administrations of ignoring health and safety issues related to debris management after another fire erupted on a debris site over the weekend.
Work of NAECOB critical in ensuring high standards in education, says Minister Hanna-Martin
Work of NAECOB critical in ensuring high standards in education, says Minister Hanna-Martin
Over 100 schools in New Providence, public and private, and some 30 plus schools in Freeport have been inspected by The National Accreditation and Equivalency Council (NAECOB) to ensure high quality standards for the delivery of education.