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Hurricane latest: Defence Force leave cancelled, schools update
HOURS after Hurricane Warnings and Watches were issued for the Bahamas on Wednesday morning, officials of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBPF) and the Ministry of Education issued statements outlining their plans for Hurricane Joaquin's landfall.
Electric supply during a hurricane
Since The Bahamas is situated on this globe in such a way that the direct path of some dangerous hurricanes might cross our islands, then, in my humble opinion, it is incumbent upon the government of The Bahamas to ensure that the country is prepared for such an inevitability.
Be wise, get a barometer
One of my aunts, whose father taught her and her sister basic weather forecasting as children, has suggested that I express her frustration with all the to-ing and fro-ing these days, about whose fault the devastation was, because the people in the eastern islands did not get the message, on what the weather was doing.
Telethon numbers revealed
WHEN the national telethon Rebuild Bahamas kicks off live from Atlantis Imperial Ballroom on Tuesday at 6pm, volunteers staffing an 18-person VIP phone bank will stand by for five hours to take calls, thanks to phone lines provided by BTC.
Sandals enjoys growth in Exuma occupancies
Sandals Emerald Bay’s occupancy levels have increased year-over-year despite a “challenging” economy, its general manager dislcosed.
Orwellian Bahamas
My comment has to bring to the public’s attention that predictions written in George Orwell’s book 1984 are quickly becoming a reality in The Bahamas.
Huge blaze at BAMSI
A DORMITORY at the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute in Andros was severely damaged by fire yesterday.
Police shoot two suspected armed robbers
TWO ARMED robbery suspects are recovering in hospital after they were shot by police early on Wednesday morning.
Good vibes
THE Sandals Foundation and Coca-Cola’s “Vibes On The Island” returns for another fundraiser in aid of PACE’s (Providing Access to Continued Education) building fund.
Answers needed
These issues must be answered:
Running Tide, Susan Chase and WG Thunderbird emerge as the winners
THE All Andros and Berry Islands Regatta, held over the Independence weekend in Morgan’s Bluff, North Andros, in honour of the late colourful legend Frank Hanna, saw Running Tide, Susan Chase and WG Thunderbird emerge as the A, B and C class winners respectively.
Suspected drug dealer held after chase
A SUSPECTED drug dealer was on the run from police in New Providence last night after a high-speed chase across the island ended on West Bay Street in a crash and the seizure of 200 pounds of marijuana.
Manhunt for two men after triple shooting
POLICE have launched an island-wide manhunt for two men they want to question in connection with Tuesday’s triple shooting, which left a child in hospital and two men dead.
Pit bulls savage female owner and man on Paradise Island
A WOMAN is in critical condition in hospital after she was mauled by two pit bulls she owned last Saturday on Paradise Island.
Doctor’s PI expansion tied to Royal Caribbean
A Bahamian doctor yesterday revealed he aims to capitalise on Royal Caribbean's beach club by expanding to Paradise Island with his third footwear store when that project opens in 2025.
$100,000 to help young achievers
COMMONWEALTH Bank officials yesterday established a Junior Achievement fund with an initial investment of $100,000.
Potential 6,000 tourist boost for Bay Street
Bay Street and downtown Nassau could potentially receive a 6,000 passenger boost after two cruise ships were diverted to New Providence due to Hurricane Isaac.
Abducted mother forced to hand over $3,500
Abducted mother forced to hand over $3,500 A MOTHER was abducted from her Paradise Island home yesterday morning by two teenagers who ordered her to drive them to a Carmichael Road bank, where she was forced to withdraw $3,500. Police reports were sketch
Abducted mother forced to hand over $3,500
Abducted mother forced to hand over $3,500 A MOTHER was abducted from her Paradise Island home yesterday morning by two teenagers who ordered her to drive them to a Carmichael Road bank, where she was forced to withdraw $3,500. Police reports were sketch
Four men charged over $2.9m worth of marijuana
FOUR MEN were granted bail yesterday after they were allegedly found with $2.9m worth of marijuana off the coast of Ragged Island last week.