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Devastation In Inagua
Devastation In Inagua
Hurricane Ike delivered a powerful blow to the island of Inagua on Sunday, tearing off roof tops, flooding streets and knocking out phone lines. Unofficial reports are that the island sustained millions of dollars in damage. Satellite images showed the eye of the Category 4 hurricane, packing 135 mile-an-hour winds, passing directly over Great Inagua around 11 a.m. Sunday.
Remarks by Governor General in Inagua
Remarks by Governor General in Inagua
Good evening.
It is good to return to the island of my birth to celebrate the milestone of the graduation of the Class of 2010 at the Inagua All Age School, the school where I began my own life-long quest for knowledge.
Relief on the way for Inagua residents
Relief on the way for Inagua residents
After years of paying higher than average rates for electricity, residents of Inagua will be able to breathe a sigh of relief, as the Government moves to reduce the billing rates on that island.
Minister of State for Public Utilities the Hon Phenton Neymour said, ?The Government of The Bahamas is responsible for providing an environment to improve the livelihood of all Bahamians.
Relief Efforts Slammed
Relief Efforts Slammed
The Opposition Progressive Liberal Party on Friday slammed the government?s relief efforts in Inagua after Hurricane Ike devastated that southern island last week.
Matthew Town Torn Apart
Matthew Town Torn Apart
Along the roads there were signs of devastation everywhere. Roofs were caved in, large trees were uprooted, glass had been blown out of many buildings, and many utility poles and lines were leveled.
Up to Tuesday evening the island of Inagua was still without light, water and landline telephone services.
Ike Batters Southeast Bahamas
Ike Batters Southeast Bahamas
The category four cyclone caused severe damages to critical infrastructure, homes, schools and government buildings.
Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham described the aftermath of the storm on Sundays as devastating, but said the situation could have been much worse considering that Ike was packing winds up to 135 miles per hour and storm surges of up to 18 feet when the storm unleashed its wrath on...
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.
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.
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...