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Need to maximize economic benefits from local timber, says forestry dept.
Officials from the Department of Forestry asserted the need to "maximize" the economic benefits of large volumes of forest on islands like North Andros, which currently hosts harvestable acreage worth an estimated $12.7 million.
Donations help women to begin rebuilding their lives - Nottage
TWO women who lost their roofs during the passage of Hurricane Matthew last month were yesterday presented with $6,000 worth of supplies to "begin the process of rebuilding their lives," according to Bain and Grants Town MP Dr. Bernard Nottage.
Urban Renewal helps mother of murdered boy fix hurricane-damaged home
Natasha Minnis, a mother of four, not only lost the roof of her home last month during the passing of Hurricane Matthew, she also lost her 16-year-old son, who was murdered just days after the storm.
The aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
The aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
In the dawning days of October, Hurricane Matthew entered the Bahamian chain of islands as a category three tempest.
Ocean Club pushes back reopening date to February 2017
STILL reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the One&Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island has pushed back its reopening date to Valentine's Day of next year, senior hotel officials said on Friday.
Back to school in Grand Bahama
Back to school in Grand Bahama
THOUSANDS of public school students in Grand Bahama returned to the classroom on Tuesday for the first time in nearly three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Matthew.
Marshall Road Elders Tell the Tale in Wake of Hurricane Matthew
"And then the water comes, and it keeps on coming. When I got scared, it was too late to leave."
Turnquest: Reprioritize spending before borrowing
Turnquest: Reprioritize spending before borrowing
Shadow Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest has urged government to re-task existing budget contingencies and discretionary project spending to hurricane relief in an effort to reduce the additional borrowing of $150 million the government is resolved to borrow to help cover the cost of relief efforts related to Hurricanes Matthew and Joaquin.
November goal to open after storm
November goal to open after storm
The Smith's Point/Taino Beach area suffered severe beach and coastal erosion with the passage of Hurricane Matthew, but proprietors in the area are working diligently to restore the area and reopen for business by November.
Communication by the Prime Minister on the Impact of Hurricane Matthew
I rise to report to The House on the impact of ‟Hurricane Matthew‟, the 13th named storm of the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Fortunately, the majority of our Family Islands sustained no major damage. This was a relief, particularly for those islands which were impacted last year by Hurricane Joaquin...