One in four homes assessed in Grand Bahama destroyed
AS the Department of Social Services continues its home assessments in Grand Bahama, officials have revealed that of the 879 homes assessed so far after Hurricane Dorian, some 217 were considered totally destroyed.Paula Marshall, director of social s
Red Cross: We'll be there until work is done
POST-recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian are critical and the Red Cross will be there until the work is done, according to president of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Dr Francesco Rocca.Spe
Tennyson Wells dies: Former minister had lengthy health battle
AFTER battling prostate cancer, hypertension and diabetes, “tenacious” and “fearless” former Cabinet minister Tennyson Wells died at his home yesterday morning.
Restoring Rand after storm will cost $19m
IT WILL cost roughly $19m to return Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama to working condition following Hurricane Dorian, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands revealed yesterday.
Donated money ‘for only Dorian victims’
DONOR money received by the government from dozens of entities and neighbouring countries will only be used to assist those affected by deadly Hurricane Dorian, insisted Finance Minister Peter Turnquest yesterday.
Davis: GB needs ten times funds govt has pledged
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Phillip “Brave” Davis has called on the Minnis administration to increase the available funding for storm-ravaged Grand Bahama to $100m.
Gibson bribery trial delayed
THE anticipated start of former PLP Cabinet minister Shane Gibson’s bribery trial was put off yesterday due to the development of certain preliminary legal issues, The Tribune confirmed.
'More storms like Dorian' warns UN secretary general
UNITED Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres sounded the alarm on climate change at the UN’s Climate Action Summit yesterday, saying images of Hurricane Dorian’s destruction in Grand Bahama and Abaco will be seen more frequently if action is not
Vehicle swept off Glass Window Bridge by waves
TWO men had a close call in Eleuthera last week after their vehicle got hit by monstrous waves at the Glass Window Bridge and was tossed onto rocks.One of them has faulted officials for not closing the bridge sooner, due to the sea conditions. Eleuth
Restoration begins at Grand Bahama Children's Home
RESTORATION efforts of the Grand Bahama Children’s Home and Columbus House are currently being carried out, according to Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell. Speaking to reporters yesterday on the side-lines of a press conference about Older Pe
'Govt to waive fees to replace documents'
A SPOKESPERSON for the United Haitian Community Front says government has agreed to waive fees associated with replacing documents of people who lost all belongings due to Hurricane Dorian. According to Louby Georges yesterday, the organisation has
Social services to review budget following storm
THE Ministry of Social Services will have to review its budget as it balances previous commitments with an increase in demand for public assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, according to Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell. He also
Independence Park hosts NEMA relief distribution
HUNDREDS gathered at the Independence Park for Operation Relief Saturday – a major event organised by the National Emergency Management Agency to distribute much needed supplies, water, and hot meals to residents in a family fun atmosphere.Families f
Reservist cleared of sex charge - but guilty of abduction and assult of girl
RESERVE Sergeant Dwayne Decosta was unanimously acquitted yesterday of having sex with a 13-year-old girl at a police station last year, but was convicted of abducting and assaulting her.A nine-member jury—five men and four women—unanimously found th
Tennyson Wells dies age 72
Former Cabinet Minister and BAMSI Chairman Tennyson Wells died this morning at the age of 72.
