Rebuilding our islands
I have been trying to find a reliable, qualified person to fix our roof since hurricane Michael. We called the Labour board to find out what is the going rate for a qualified worker and we were told they have no guideline, it is up to us and the worker.
More awareness needed to battle prostate cancer in the Bahamas
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The Bahamas as a nation is trying to deal with a natural disaster of epic proportions.Sadly, prostate cancer continues to be a national health disaster, with hundreds of Bahamian men being diagnosed ever
Take time to ‘unplug’ from hurricane coverage
Therapist stresses the need for self-care in times of disaster
AS the country grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, a local therapist is encouraging Bahamians to implement self-care strategies, to unplug and decompress even as they put their energy into relief efforts.
Bahamas earn 2-1 win over Bonaire
Playing with a heavy heart as he led in the hurricane relief efforts for Abaco and Grand Bahama, an emotionally charged Happy Hall and and his long-time team-mate Cameron Hepple lifted the Bahamas in a celebratory mood with a 2-1 victory over Bonaire
Buddy: 'I'm just trying to raise awareness where people can donate water, food'
BUDDY Hield continues to extend the reach of his platform and galvanise support for the victims of Hurricane Dorian. Hield appeared on ESPN’s flagship show “SportsCenter” to discuss the effects of the catastrophic storm and NBA personalities from ac
Jones and Sun get set for WNBA playoffs
THE WNBA regular season concluded and now attention shifts to the playoffs for Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun. Jones led the league in rebounding for the second time in her career and finished tied for the league lead in blocks. She finished
Carnival affirms $100m cruise port commitment
Carnival Cruise Line has reaffirmed its commitment to its $100m Grand Bahama cruise port project despite the devastation inflicted upon the northern Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian. Giora Israel, the cruise line’s senior vice-president of global port an
John 'Chippie' Chipman dies age 90
JOHN “Chippie” Chipman, the iconic Bahamian entertainer, died yesterday at 90, his family said.
NEMA: No new arrangements for Bahamians to enter US
NATIONAL Emergency Management Agency officials emphasised Monday that no special arrangements have been made to facilitate the entry of Bahamians affected by Hurricane Dorian into the United States.
Police and defence force officers bring security
MORE than 900 Bahamian police and defence force officers are on the ground in Abaco and Grand Bahama, according to the Office of the Prime Minister, which said the necessary resources are being provided to ensure safety and security on those island.
EDITORIAL: We must be united in response
IT was perhaps inevitable that after the initial rush of support in the wake of the immediate impact of Hurricane Dorian that dissenting voices would start to be raised.
INSIGHT: A mountain to climb – which we must do together
THE devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Dorian’s wrath has been absolutely unimaginable. As we braced ourselves for this monstrous Category 5 hurricane, there is no way we could have fathomed the trail of destruction that would be left behind. Footage depicting people’s lives scattered across Abaco and Grand Bahama in unrecognisable mangled pieces of debris have been plastered all over local and North American media outlets.
INSIGHT: This is not a time for partisan politics. It is a time for bigger thinking.
It’s pretty tough up here. I am lucky to be alive and thankful. There was no storm surge on the south of Freeport. There was minor damage to my home; water penetration, roof damage and huge landscape destruction.
Four dead, nine injured in New Providence shootings
FOUR people are dead and another nine injured following five separate shooting incidents in undisclosed areas of New Providence over the weekend.
Headknowles suspension lifted
HEADKNOWLES founders yesterday confirmed that GoFundMe had temporarily suspended its crowd funding account, but the issue has now been rectified.
Boaters saved 500 Abaco residents in aftermath
FIVE hundred stranded Abaco residents were rescued by a group of boaters who spent the last few days tirelessly searching for survivors in some of the island chain’s smaller cays.
Island House pledges $500,000 to relief effort
DONATIONS continue to pour in for victims of Hurricane Dorian, with The Island House pledging a minimum of $500,000 for immediate relief and subsequent rebuilding efforts.
‘Looters took everything’ says Abaco storm survivor
AS survivors of Hurricane Dorian face the challenge of rebuilding their shattered lives, there is also the constant fear that desperation and chaos will lead to violence.
