February 26, 2021
Algernon Cargill
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Gov’t aiming to monetise 3.2m Dorian debris yards
The Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) is “exploring options” as to how The Bahamas can “monetise” 3.2m cubic yards of Hurricane Dorian debris, its deputy chair said yesterday.
$400m airport PPPs under Gov’t ‘review’
Some $400m worth of airport upgrades are under review to determine if the process as designed aligns with the Davis administration’s strategy, a top aviation official said yesterday.
‘Minimal’ disruption from airport action
MINIMAL disruption was reported at Family Island airports on day two of industrial action by some employees, according to Director of Aviation Algernon Cargill.
Controversy-hit airport: Five ‘unsolicited’ offers
The government was yesterday said to have received “at least five unsolicited” offers from the private sector to redevelop Cat Island’s New Bight airport, which has become the focus of political controversy.
Algernon Cargill re-elected for second term in FINA Bureau
Bahamas Aquatics' president Algernon Cargill will serve as a member of the FINA Bureau for a second consecutive four-year term.
$65m airport expansion: Legal threat ‘no setback’
The government’s top aviation official yesterday said he foresees “no setback” to the $65m North Eleuthera airport expansion despite legal action that is seeking to evict its agencies from that location.
Bimini’s top investor in $40m airport proposal
Bimini’s largest investor has submitted a $40m proposal that would see it transform and take over the management of that island’s airport, a senior government official revealed yesterday.
GB airport take-off targeted for June 1
The government will take full control of Grand Bahama International Airport’s operations by June 1 following today’s handover of the facility’s ownership by Freeport Harbour Company.
GB airport owners to keep Dorian insurance
A senior government official yesterday confirmed the Grand Bahama International Airport’s two outgoing owners have retained the Hurricane Dorian insurance proceeds rather than financing restoration.
Gov’t facing ‘ejection’ over $26m land claim
The Government is being threatened with “ejection” from the North Eleuthera Airport and other assets unless it pays almost $26m in compensation for their use over a six-decade period.
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