HURRICANE DORIAN: Tropical storm warning for northwest Bahamas, Minnis hits back at former PMs
Thursday's news.
Minnis hits back at former PMs
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has expressed disappointment and surprise in his predecessors, Hubert Ingraham and Perry Christie, over comments they made suggesting he has ignored their capacity to help the country recover from Hurricane Dorian.
Warning of increased risk of skin conditions
THE public is advised that following the passage of Hurricane Dorian there is an increased risk of skin infections associated with flooding and contaminated water. The Public Hospitals Authority advised that skin and soft tissue infections can devel
Safe and sound - family finds dog lost in storm
A Bahamian couple has finally found their family dog days after she was reported missing during the passage of Hurricane Dorian in Abaco. Dr Jim and Mrs Kristi Hull of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, were vacationing in Canada when they received word that the
Oil spotted in ocean off Abaco
OIL has been spotted in the ocean near Abaco and may have impacted parts of the coastline, days after an oil spill occurred in Grand Bahama.Equinor, which operates the South Riding Point storage and transshipment terminal in Grand Bahama, said the so
Orphanages need more volunteers and money
ORPHANGES on New Providence are bracing for more children affected by Hurricane Dorian to be turned over to their facilities as they appealed for donations to help their operations.Representatives from the Ranfurly Home and Children’s Emergency Hoste
'Significant' help needed to repair damaged east GB
SIGNIFICANT support and assistance to rebuild the communities devastated in the east Grand Bahama district are needed, according to Administrator Gaye Antoine-Bowe, who reported that the damage to homes and property is very widespread. On Grand Baha
Bahamasair ends relief flights
BAHAMASAIR has discontinued relief flights into Abaco and has resumed its regular commercial schedule into that island. Customers can get into the island on a discounted Bahamasair fare up to Monday, September 16. The airline said moving forward, Tre
Power back in southern Abaco in three weeks
BAHAMAS Power and Light is anticipating electricity will be restored to the southern part of Abaco in three weeks, however it could be months before the rest of the island is reenergised. BPL acting director of operations Sterling Moss gave the estim
Minnis asks - how can you help?
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis defended the government’s response to Hurricane Dorian during a national address last night, insisting officials reacted as quickly as possible to the Category 5 storm.
Former Prime Ministers: We'll assist how we can
ALTHOUGH retired from public life, former Prime Ministers Perry Christie and Hubert Ingraham have made themselves available to the government to assist how they can with the restoration efforts in Hurricane Dorian ravaged islands.
Former PM Hubert Ingraham believes hurricane death toll in the 'hundreds'
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham believes the death toll tied to Hurricane Dorian is in the “hundreds”, giving credence to widespread public opinion that the government has understated the number of lives lost to the deadly storm.
UPDATED: 1,300 registered missing
At Thursday’s press conference, NEMA said the number of missing people was now at 1,300.
Ardastra to hold camp for children displaced by storm
ARDASTRA Gardens Zoo and Conservation Centre is putting out the call for volunteers, partners and sponsors as it looks to offer children displaced by Dorian a much-needed reprieve. Beginning on Monday, Ardastra will run a free children’s retreat fro
US man sent to jail - but then given bail
AN American man sentenced to 18 months for stabbing his ex-boss’ son was not sent to prison as ordered, but instead granted bail by the chief magistrate, a police inspector has said.Inspector Ferguson confirmed in open court that instead of being imp
