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US Embassy operations back to normal

OPERATIONS at the American Embassy in Nassau are back to normal following the passage of Hurricane Matthew.

Governor general expresses concern for losses

GOVERNOR General Dame Marguerite Pindling has expressed concern for those who suffered serious material loss and hardship from Hurricane Matthew.

Queen sends message to those hit by hurricane

QUEEN Elizabeth II of England has asked Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling to convey her sympathies to the Bahamian people for the destruction left behind by Hurricane Matthew.

Former ZNS reporter’s appeal may be dismissed

A FORMER ZNS reporter’s application for a stay of a ruling made by a Supreme Court judge in contempt proceedings against him may be dismissed if he does not appear for the appellate hearing in November.

Judge delays decision over murder trials

A JUDGE has reserved his decision concerning which of two murder trials he will adjourn to a later date.

Police hunting armed robbery suspects

POLICE are looking for the suspects responsible for two separate armed robberies that occurred on Tuesday.

State-recognised funeral for Bahamasair chief

THE Cabinet Office has announced that Henry Woods, former managing director of Bahamasair, will lie in state today at Bethel Brothers Morticians on Nassau Street, beginning at 10am.

On Da Hook

HURRICANE Matthew has kept fishermen and their boats in safe habour for days and churned the usually crystal waters.

Relief is on the way to badly-damaged Andros

IN hard-hit North Andros, disaster management officials are in the recovery stage, distributing relief aid and building materials to hurricane victims.

Schools stay closed as officials assess damage

PUBLIC schools in the northwest Bahamas will remain closed for the reminder of the week, with officials aiming to reassess repair efforts by Friday to decide a suitable return date for students.

Thousands of Grand Bahamians forced out of their homes

THE four settlements along the southern coast of Grand Bahama from Mack Town to Pinder’s Point were devastated by Hurricane Matthew, which has displaced thousands of residents whose homes were destroyed and flooded by water.

Power failure: BPL blasted for ‘worst hurricane recovery ever’

BAHAMAS Electrical Workers Union President Paul Maynard yesterday blasted the “coordinators” at Bahamas Power and Light for being “inefficient” and organising the “worst hurricane recovery effort” he has ever seen.

Miller: New Providence repairs being done with skeleton crew

TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller yesterday criticised Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd saying the electricity provider has failed to properly coordinate efforts in a timely manner to restore the supply to residents in New Providence, pointing to the use of a “skeleton crew” to tackle the wide range of needed repairs in the capital.

Increased police presence amid rise in looting in Grand Bahama

SENIOR Assistant Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour said yesterday that the Royal Bahamas Police Force in Grand Bahama has had to intensify its presence on the streets of that island as more thefts and even one report of looting have been reported to authorities.

Roofs ripped off amid devastation across island

HURRICANE Matthew left widespread destruction throughout the island of Grand Bahama from East End to West End, ripping off roofs, uprooting trees, toppling utility poles, and damaging homes and property.

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