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Rebuilding lives and communities

GLOBAL Emergency Relief Recovery and Reconstruction (GER3) is not only rebuilding communities in Abaco, but also helping to rebuild the lives of residents there, including Dorian survivors.

$580m developer 'stretches to max' for environment

The economic viability of a $580m South Abaco project has been "stretched to the maximum" to produce "the lowest density project in The Bahamas" and satisfy environmental concerns.

Major Bahamas investor defeats 'nuclear weapon'

A Supreme Court judge has rejected a Nassau hotel owner's bid to deploy a "nuclear weapon" against a prominent Bahamian investment house and resort/real estate developer.

Hotel union welcomes indoor dining

A HOTEL union official yesterday praised the government’s decision to resume indoor dining for hotels, saying the move allows for more industry workers to return to work.

Eleuthera residents unhappy - but officials say measures necessary

WHILE Eleuthera residents are up in arms about newly imposed COVID-19 restrictions, officials on the island are satisfied the right measures have been taken.

Dorian tax exemption 'Xmas present' urged

The Marsh Harbour/Spring City Council’s head yesterday urged the Government to give Dorian-ravaged Abaco and Grand Bahama "a Christmas present" by extending their tax breaks beyond year-end.

Cays fears over who will carry out tests

WITH no COVID-19 testing facilities yet identified for several Abaco cays, many residents there are expressing concern about travellers’ ability to meet the five-day antigen testing deadline.

Take no joy in seeing suffering

Chief Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillian’s announcement to the press that The Bahamas has experienced a decline in COVID-19 infections at a 50 percent rate between October 10 and November 5 is good news for a beleaguered nation.

INSIGHT: Open doors after months of the Abaco Rebuild

IT’S now over a year since Hurricane Dorian devastated Abaco and the long rebuilding programme began. Here’s Insight’s latest update supplied by abacobuzz.com on what’s open for visitors and residents on the island.

More than 2,800 calls to report COVID infractions

SINCE the establishment of the COVID-19 Command Centre in August, more than 2,888 calls have been received to report various Emergency Powers Orders infractions, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed yesterday.

Eta brings flooding and fallen trees

TROPICAL Storm Eta brought strong winds, flooding, sea swells and fallen trees to the northwest Bahamas, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.

COVID easing shows worries 'have not fallen on deaf ears'

The Chamber of Commerce's chairman said last night's easing of COVID-19 restrictions showed the private sector's "recommendations and concerns have not fallen on deaf ears".

Tourism 'destroyed' if no COVID lockdown

The Prime Minister yesterday justified the COVID-19 restrictions imposed on businesses by arguing that the tourism industry would have been "destroyed" had the virus been allowed to run amok.

Eleuthera pays the price for ignoring rules

WHILE New Providence and Abaco have reduced the number of new cases, the island of Eleuthera has not had the same success, sparking more strict measures for the mainland, where 117 cases have been recorded.

$65m Exuma airport: December start eyed

The Government's top aviation official yesterday said we "definitely want to break ground" on Exuma's $65m airport redevelopment early next month as part of a wider $165m Family Island upgrade.

EASING THE PAIN: PM declares lockdown worked to halt second wave so eases controls

A 50 percent decrease in new COVID-19 infections over the last four weeks coupled with a 68 percent drop in virus-related hospital cases since mid-October has prompted the relaxation of various restrictions in New Providence and Abaco.

24-hour weekend lockdowns to end for New Providence and Abaco

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced on Sunday afternoon that the 24-hour weekend curfew for New Providence and Abaco will be lifted – effective Monday.

53 new cases and one death

THE Ministry of Health said 53 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded on Tuesday while another person has died from the disease.

Turnquest disappointed by Scotiabank move

DEPUTY Prime Minister Peter Turnquest is disappointed by Scotiabank’s decision to close branches at several islands and says the move would bring “hardship” for residents.

Sterling names environmental overseer for $500m in projects

Sterling Global Financial has named an environmental and operations project manager to help oversee more than $500m in resort and residential developments presently underway in The Bahamas.

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