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Cooper blasts govt over hurricane response

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Deputy Leader Chester Cooper attacked the Minnis administration’s response to Hurricane Dorian yesterday at a constituency branch meeting.

Turnquest: PLP should help fix things, not just criticise

AS the government forges ahead with plans to restore storm-ravaged islands, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest said the country would be better served if the official opposition made contributions on fixing issues rather than criticising efforts.

Hurricane survivors warned of risk of sex abuse

A LOCAL non-profit group is calling for increased awareness of the potential impact of Hurricane Dorian on those who are most vulnerable to the threat of sexual abuse and violence.

Another body found in Abaco

MARSH HARBOUR - OFFICIALS in Abaco recovered human remains on Tuesday from a portion of the Pigeon Peas shanty town, after the discovery was made by workers of a company contracted to clean up the area.

Attorney General tells migrants who lost jobs in storm to leave country

MIGRANT storm victims who have lost their jobs as a result of Hurricane Dorian “need to go home” even if their work permits are not yet expired, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.

$6m dome shelter for Abaco refugees

THE government will spend $6 million to construct a “family relief centre” in Abaco that will feature dome housing structures capable of withstanding 180mph winds, according to shelter organiser John-Michael Clarke.

$100m loan to pay for utilities and shelters

THE $100m Inter-American Development Bank loan contingency that was activated following Hurricane Dorian will fund the restoration of public utilities and ensure the construction of temporary shelters on affected islands, Finance Minister Peter Turnquest explained yesterday.

No jail time for doctor caught with marijuana

A BAHAMIAN doctor has been granted a conditional discharge for being caught with almost 10 ounces of marijuana in his residence earlier this year.

‘Deaf ears’ from ministry for teachers in school dispute

IRATE teachers at Carlton E Francis Primary School criticised the Ministry of Education for allowing their “cries to fall on deaf ears”.

NEMA September 30 update

The management team of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and members of its Emergency Support Functions groupings will travel to Abaco Tuesday via Bahamasair flight.

Victims urged to come identify rescued dogs

THE Bahamas Humane Society currently has about 90 dogs that are Hurricane Dorian victims and the shelter is calling on affected pet owners to identify their animals. The BHS airlifted more than 200 dogs out of its shelter in New Providence to facilit

12 ambulances donated to the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian

THE National Emergency Management Services received a boost to its fleet of emergency service vehicles after Global Medical Response donated 12 ambulances in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The first donation of four ambulances took place on Sept

'We are not allowed to get into our premises at Port Lucaya'

FRUSTRATED store owners at Port Lucaya Marketplace claim they are being prevented from entering the premises to get access to their stores, even though power and water have already been restored there.Only once have they had access to their businesse

'Absolutely no truth' to rumours of Haitian political party

A SPOKESPERSON for the United Haitian Community Front said the rumours circulating on social media surrounding a new Haitian political party running for office in The Bahamas in 2020 are false. Activist Louby Georges told The Tribune yesterday: “The

Minnis tells tourists: We're open for business

ON his flight back to The Bahamas after addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis took to the plane’s intercom to invite tourists to spread the word that most of the country was still open for busines

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