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UPDATED: 1,300 registered missing

At Thursday’s press conference, NEMA said the number of missing people was now at 1,300.

More than 4,000 seek help for repairs to homes

DISASTER Reconstruction Authority officials revealed yesterday that over 4,000 people have registered for its Small Homes Repair programme in Abaco and Grand Bahama.

UB North working to help youngsters rebuild homes

THE University of the Bahamas North, in partnership with HEART 9/11 of the United States, has launched a Pre-Apprentice Programme to train young individuals with skills in roofing and carpentry, while helping to rebuild homes on Grand Bahama destroyed by Hurricane Dorian.

I was just trying to find answers, says Albury

CENTRAL and South Abaco MP James Albury said yesterday he believed his calling for an inquiry into the burial of 55 Hurricane Dorian victims over the weekend was blown out of proportion, saying he was just seeking to gain more answers about the matte

Bahamas to host Optimist Sailing Championships

Having represented the Bahamas in three previous international events, Joshua Weech is excited to lead the team in the competition at the Optimist North American Championships at the Nassau Yacht Club next weekend.

Central Bank governor: 'The system needs time to recover'

CENTRAL Bank governor John Rolle said yesterday that banks should have comfortable amounts of capital to absorb losses from Abaco and Grand Bahama storm damage - but only “may” be able to withstand losses if a comparable storm was to hit New Providen

‘No tax money spent on hurricane centre’

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said taxpayer funds were not wasted in Abaco after Hurricane Dorian. Much of the funds, including money for building a hurricane centre, he said, were donations to The Bahamas.

‘I’ve never seen prices this high’

A senior Sysco Bahamas executive yesterday said they had “never seen prices this high” as the global supply chain crisis continues to impact the country’s post-COVID recovery.

National Sports Academy to be launched this fall

Another new target date has been set for the much maligned National Sports Academy Programme.

Perry Christie sheds 'indecisive' label

PRIME MINISTER Perry Christie seems confused about the operation of web shops. So are we. Can you imagine the number of Bahamians — except, of course, web shop operators —who are even more confused than we are.

Work continues despite cease and desist order

TEMPERS mount in Abaco as residents and environmental agencies level frustrations over continued dredging by developers against a government order.

Timber company targets 20,000 ft of lumber production

A COMPANY with a licence to harvest timber in The Bahamas is set to ‘kick-start’ a small scale operation in Abaco at the end of the month, its principal telling Tribune Business that the company was looking to produce 20,000 feet of lumber before launching into large scale production.

Swimmers' last chance to qualify for CARIFTA

Swimmers working towards the CARIFTA Swim Championships, scheduled for April 22-26 in Barbados, have one final chance at the BSF Time Trials to qualify for a spot on the team.

PM urges Band of the Bahamas to expand in Family Islands

PRIME Minister Perry Christie urged the leadership of BOB (Bank of The Bahamas Limited) to consider further expansion into the Family Islands in the very near future.

Visual artists keep Jackson’s memory alive at Fash|Art

FOR the second consecutive year an Abaco artist took home the Jackson Burnside Emerging Visual Artist showcase during Fash|Art 2013. Zyandric Jones, an Abaco native won for his intriguing submission of Three Sisters: Prelude to Tragedy.

Edison Key goes against party line over Budget vote

CENTRAL and South Abaco MP Edison Key will not support the Free National Movement’s decision to vote against the 2014/2015 budget, he said yesterday.

Minister accepts fly fish election results

The Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources yesterday said his ministry accepts the election results from last month’s Bahamas Fly Fishing Industry Association (BFFIA) annual general meeting, even though some industry stakeholders are threatening to mount a legal action over the outcome.

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