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Tropical Storm Alert For Inagua
Tropical Storm Alert For Inagua
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is closely monitoring the movement of Tropical Storm Emily, as a tropical storm alert has been issued for the island of Inagua.
Officials at NEMA have put members of its Emergency Function Support group on notice, to report to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in the event the storm strengthens and poses a direct threat to parts of t...
Tropical Storm Watch for Inagua
Tropical Storm Watch for Inagua
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the island of Inagua as Tropical Storm Emily resumed a westward motion toward the southeast Bahamas, forecasters said.
The Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible generally within 48 hours.Officials at NEMA have put members of its Emergency Function Support group on notice, to report to the National Emergency Operations C...
Prime Minister to Meet Morton Executives
Prime Minister to Meet Morton Executives
Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham is expected to meet today with representatives from Morton Salt company's home office in the Untied States to receive a full report on the Inagua hurricane damage assessments they conducted during the past week and indications about their future plans.
Goverment May table Order To Help Inagua
Goverment May table Order To Help Inagua
Some more relief may be on the way for Inagua residents who were victims of Hurricane Ike. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said the government will most likely table an exigency order in the House of Assembly, sometime soon.
No Water or Electricity in Inagua
No Water or Electricity in Inagua
The people of Inagua appeared in good spirits yesterday, despite the fact that many of the island's buildings were severely damaged by Hurricane Ike, and there was no electricity and - up to press time - running water on the island.
Morton Salt To Close Indefinitely
Morton Salt To Close Indefinitely
The economy of Inagua has been dealt a crippling blow with the indefinite closure of Morton Salt.
Sunday's passage of Hurricane Ike totally destroyed Morton's main building and melted tons of salt in its salt pans, forcing management to cease operations at the establishment, the island's main economic engine.
Inagua-First Bahamasair Evacuees
Inagua-First Bahamasair Evacuees
INAGUA -- Boarding Bahamasair to Nassau from Inagua - first evacuation flight on Wednesday morning, September 6, 2017.
Emergency supplies shipped to Inagua
Emergency supplies shipped to Inagua
AS HURRICANE Irma approaches, the National Emergency Management Agency announced it plans to ship donated emergency supplies from the United States to the country's Emergency Relief Warehouse in Inagua...
30M hangar for Inagua
30M hangar for Inagua
A new $30 million Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) hangar is being constructed at Inagua, officials from the United States and The Bahamas revealed yesterday.
The old hangar was destroyed by Hurricane Ike in 2008.
NEWS BRIEFING FROM INAGUA. BAHAMAS
NEWS BRIEFING FROM INAGUA. BAHAMAS
Inagua - Roof of BTC office Matthew Town severely damaged when communications satellite fell through. Land lines down throughout the island.
The Police Station/residence shutters blown away causing water breach and flooding
Hurricane Shelter at St. Philips Community Centre shutters have blown off causing a water breach.
The second shelter at Zion Baptist Church, water breach from the Sun...