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Gaia Reimagined
January 20, 2018
Gaia Reimagined
Clive Stuart's "Mother Earth" (1992; acrylic on plywood) is a serene and unapologetic celebration of both womanhood and blackness. Born on Cat Island, Stuart imbues "Mother Earth" with the spirituality, magic and mysticism of his birthplace. With an unapologetic black woman standing front and centre [...]
October 20, 2017
Israel presents building supplies to NEMA for Hurricane Relief
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, received an assortment of hurricane relief supplies donated by the Government of Israel through the Embassy of Israel, during a presentation on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the Penn?s Building on Tonique Williams- Darling Highway...
Businesses referred to AG for alleged price gouging
September 14, 2017
Businesses referred to AG for alleged price gouging
True to his word, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis revealed yesterday that "several" individuals and supermarkets were referred to the Office of the Attorney General for suspected acts of price gouging, as consumers rushed to prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Irma.
Minnis reasserted his warning to merchants and suppliers against hiking prices up in the lead-up to and in the wake of a natural di...
A way forward
September 13, 2017
A way forward
For a third year in a row, The Bahamas must focus on rebuilding after a major hurricane.
In the last three years, hundreds of millions of dollars have been allocated to rebuilding.
This time, the focus will be on Ragged Island, which has been decimated by Irma, as well as parts of Acklins, where there is significant damage.
When it comes to rebuilding and making our islands as storm-ready as possi...
Acklins evacuees ready to go home
September 12, 2017
Acklins evacuees ready to go home
Some Salina Point residents who were evacuated to New Providence by the government ahead of Hurricane Irma are "anxiously waiting" for the government to send them back to Acklins as more news of destruction and flooding on the island is being reported.
Andrew Williams, 47, a fisherman in Salina Point, Acklins, is among those calling for the government to "speed up the process" of returning evacuee...
Bahamians in TCI recall Irma nightmare
September 12, 2017
Bahamians in TCI recall Irma nightmare
While many in The Bahamas are relieved that the majority of the country was spared Hurricane Irma's wrath, some Bahamians residing in the nearby Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), described a nightmarish ordeal during the storm's passage and a traumatizing aftermath.
"The damage is really bad and a lot of communities are completely damaged," said
Anni Worrell, a mother of one, who now lives in Provid...
September 11, 2017
Consumers complain about price gouging during Irma preparations
Consumers have complained to the Price Control Commission that they were victims of price gouging on New Providence and Grand Bahama during their preparations for Hurricane Irma, Chairperson of the Price Control Commission Syndia Dorsett indicated yesterday.
Speaking with Guardian Business, Dorsett said a significant number of complaints has been made to the commission, as consumers expressed thei...
Irma has some reliving hurricane horrors
September 07, 2017
Irma has some reliving hurricane horrors
Hurricane Irma's expected passage through The Bahamas has brought back haunting memories of hurricane survival that many may wish to forget.
On Wednesday, Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) worker Sandra Emmanuel watched as scores of Family Islanders were evacuated from the southern Bahamas.
As people poured into the baggage claim area at Lynden Pindling International Airport, Emmanuel had a...
Activity at container port spikes as Irma approaches
September 07, 2017
Activity at container port spikes as Irma approaches
With Hurricane Irma set to impact The Bahamas, cargo release efforts have significantly spiked at the Nassau Container Port (NCP) this week when compared to the prior week.
The Nassau Container Port and Gladstone Freight Terminal closed at 4 p.m. yesterday; Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Tropical Shipping vessels that were in port yesterday participated in evacuating empty containers.
Ho...
PM Minnis admonishes: 'Take Irma Seriously'
September 05, 2017
PM Minnis admonishes: 'Take Irma Seriously'
Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis Monday (September 4, 2017) challenged Bahamians and persons residing in The Bahamas to take the threat of Hurricane Irma ?very seriously...?
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