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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.

Southern New Providence said to be ‘like a war zone’

RESIDENTS in southern New Providence yesterday compared the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew to living in a “war zone,” saying the storm’s winds were so intense it sounded like a train coming as it bore down on the island.

$50 voucher for Fort Charlotte residents

RESIDENTS of the Fort Charlotte constituency are eligible to receive a post-hurricane food voucher from Xtra Value Food Store on Thompson Boulevard as of noon today, according to area MP Dr Andre Rollins.

Water supply expected to return to normal today, says Miller

WATER and Sewerage Corporation Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday said he expects New Providence’s water supply to be back to normal today following reports that sections of the island experienced disruptions to service in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

40% of Cable Bahamas customers have services back up and running

FORTY per cent of Cable Bahamas Ltd customers in New Providence have had their cable services restored in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, CBL Vice President of Marketing David Burrows said yesterday.

Minnis: Repair efforts will involve cronyism

THE government’s Hurricane Matthew recovery and restoration efforts will involve cronyism and victimisation, Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said during a press conference yesterday when he attacked the Christie administration just days after the storm departed the Bahamas, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

FNM leader donates $9,000 to Junkanoo groups

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis donated $7,000 to the Shell Saxons Superstars and $2,000 to the Valley Boys yesterday in the wake of Hurricane Matthew after the storm damaged many Junkanoo shacks and destroyed costumes.

Ministry of Works: All roads in New Providence passable

THE Ministry of Works and Urban Development has announced that, as of 6pm on Monday, all roads in New Providence have been made passable.

Bahamians abroad reach out to loved ones at home

HURRICANE Matthew’s devastation to the Bahamas has been as mentally and emotionally taxing on affected residents as it has been on their loved ones living abroad.

Sony’s VR headset good for gamers

SONY’S new virtual-reality system coming out tomorrow, PlayStation VR, is more focused on games than its competitors.

FNM eyes Bar Association President for Yamacraw

THE Free National Movement has its eyes on Bahamas Bar Association President Elsworth Johnson as the frontrunner to represent the Yamacraw constituency in the 2017 general election, according to well-placed sources.

Sears to resume campaign and visit hurricane-hit areas

FORMER Attorney General Alfred Sears said he plans to resume his leadership campaign for the Progressive Liberal Party in the coming weeks, with initial plans calling for visits to those areas hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew.

Hurricane forces delay in trial of men accused of killing press secretary

TWO men scheduled to stand trial for the murder of Prime Minister Perry Christie’s press secretary, Latore Mackey, face another delay in the start of their case.

Tell us your Hurricane Matthew stories

How did you and you family fare during Hurricane Matthew?

HeadKnowles launches hurricane relief effort

THE devastation left behind by Hurricane Matthew has set in motion massive relief efforts by charity organisations, which yesterday appealed for emergency food items and essential toiletries for people most impacted by the monster storm.

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