Exemptions for relief goods sent to Bahamas
THE Ministry of Finance has advised that all donations shipped from outside The Bahamas for Hurricane Joaquin victims are eligible for exemptions of both VAT and Customs duties, once advance notice and documentation is given to the Ministry of Finance, or the request is sanctioned by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Discounts for flying emergency relief supplies
THE owner of a private airline yesterday said he is planning to offer discounts to persons seeking to fly emergency relief supplies to Family Islands devastated by Hurricane Joaquin.
Hurricane Joaquin: Monday's updates
7.30pm UPDATE: LONG Island residents from Petty’s to Salt Pond who have been affected by Hurricane Joaquin have been asked to meet at the NGM Major High School in Buckley's at 9am on Tuesday.
Rebuilding will cost ‘tens of millions’
IT WILL cost “tens of millions of dollars” to restore and rebuild the infrastructure on the southern and central Bahamas islands that were completely devastated by the passage of Hurricane Joaquin, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie.
Bahamians unite to help those in need
IN LESS than 48 hours, HeadKnowles, a private social media group, has raised over $20,000 and collected tons of food, water and clothing for the southern islands of the Bahamas that were completely devastated during the passage of Hurricane Joaquin.
PM: Clear-up after hurricane is going to be a long process
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday insisted that the clean up effort in the southern islands left devastated by Hurricane Joaquin “is going to be a long process”.
Devastated: Crooked Island residents describe battle against floods
IN THE aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin, residents of Crooked Island have been describing having to rip through sheetrock with their children in their hands, fighting to reach the ceiling of their home to escape chest high floods.
No deaths in Long Island from storm, says police chief
POLICE Commissioner Ellison Greenslade yesterday said there was no loss of life in Long Island from Hurricane Joaquin, despite earlier unconfirmed reports of multiple deaths associated with the category four storm.
Salina Point without electricity, phones for at least four days
THERE was no communication with Salina Point, Acklins, for at least four days due to the devastation from Hurricane Joaquin, according to member of Parliament for MICAL V Alfred Gray.
Two murders since Friday take year’s total to 116
A 25-year-old man was stoned to death early Saturday morning in a shanty town off Gamble Heights, hours after a security officer was shot multiple times and killed off Shirley Street.
Cole’s of Nassau founder Marion Cole dies, aged 94
MARION Cole, founder of Cole’s of Nassau, died peacefully at her Winton Highway home at 9.30am on Saturday. Her family was with her. She was 94.
SOS - Save Our South: Tribune Media Group launches hurricane relief campaign to raise $500,000
THE Tribune Media Group is partnering with SuperValue, Furniture Plus, New Oriental Laundry and Cleaners, Bahamasair, Island Cellular, Mario’s Bowling and Entertainment Palace and other corporate and private entities to launch a national campaign to raise $500,000 for food and other essential supplies for those so adversely affected by Hurricane Joaquin.
Deadman’s Cay, Colonel Hill and Spring Point airports still closed
ALL of the country’s airports except three are open in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin.
Sunday's Hurricane Joaquin updates
News up until 10.10pm Sunday night
US Air Force plane reports 225 square mile debris field in search for missing cargo ship
A US Air Force C-130, deployed in the search in Bahamian waters for missing US cargo ship El Faro, landed late Sunday afternoon reporting a 225 square mile debris field of styrofoam, wood, cargo and other items.
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