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Christie the modern Caesar
The decision of Prime Minister Perry Christie to announce his intentions of running again for the leadership position of the PLP at the party’s imminent convention while at a recent event in North Andros, the site of the highly touted Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute or BAMSI, was a stroke of genius.
Save the Bays saves the day and HeadKnowles receives at least 150,000lbs of donated supplies
TENS of thousands of pounds of supplies donated for the islands ravaged by Hurricane Joaquin will be on their way to those most needing them today thanks to a donation by ‘Save The Bays’ to fund cargo flights.
Turnquest: I don’t want us to abandon Family Islands
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest has emphasised that he does not believe any Family Island affected by Hurricane Joaquin should be abandoned.
Smith urges PLP to delay convention due to hurricane
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister George Smith yesterday urged his party not to hold its national convention next month as communities devastated by Hurricane Joaquin will still be struggling to recover.
Abaco Fly Fishing Guides launch Joaquin appeal
THE Abaco Fly Fishing Guides Association (AFFGA) is leading a reconstruction fund appeal to benefit fly fishing guides and the accommodating establishments that cater to anglers that lost their ability to make a living because of the destruction in the southern Bahamas from Hurricane Joaquin.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 10/09/2015
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Joe Darville named chairman of Save the Bays
EDUCATOR JOSEPH Darville, co-chairman of the Bahamas National Drug Council and environmental and human rights advocate, has been named chairman of Save The Bays, the environmental movement.
Who will emerge flag football champions?
American football will grab headlines this weekend for what happens on the field as some of the best teams in the country vie for flag football supremacy.
Search for 33 missing crew called off
THE US Coast Guard broke the news to grieving family members yesterday that it was abandoning the search for the 33 mariners aboard a US container ship that sank last week in The Bahamas during Hurricane Joaquin.
Family refusing social services help after being housed in motel ‘not up to standard’
SOCIAL Services Minister Melanie Griffin said her ministry has been in contact with two sisters and their children who were evacuated from Crooked Island on Monday. However, she said, the family has “refused their services”.
Hayward war will ‘lock up’ Freeport
A former Cabinet minister has been appointed as Judicial Trustee of the late Sir Jack Hayward’s trust, amid a brewing legal war that threatens to disrupt the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and undermine Freeport’s future.
BFA to host the Lucayan Cup at Malcolm Park this weekend
WHILE the grass version of the game may have declined for the Bahamas at the international level, beach soccer continues to thrive as the country gets set to host regional competition and players get an early test in preparation for the 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
Incentives extension keeps Hawksbill Creek ‘status quo’
The Government’s move to extend Freeport’s expiring investment incentives “maintains the status quo” of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, a Supreme Court judge yesterday explaining this was why she refused to grant an injunction blocking Cabinet decisions on the issue.
HURRICANE JOAQUIN UPDATES
The US Coast Guard broke the news to grieving family members on Wednesday afternoon that it was abandoning the search for the 33 mariners aboard a US container ship that sank in the Bahamas last week during Hurricane Joaquin.
Rollins says PLP hurricane fund undermines private efforts
FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday blasted PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts over his appeal urging Bahamians to donate to the political party’s Hurricane Joaquin relief fund.
Gov’t to buy UBS’ East Bay St. HQ
The Government is set to acquire the UBS (Bahamas) headquarters building on East Bay Street, Tribune Business can reveal, with the deal including the purchase of the ‘annex’ building and vacant land stretching all the way to Shirley Street.
Donations pour in to Save our South
“THE Furniture Plus warehouse was empty last night, and look at it now. It’s filled to capacity for tomorrow for thousands of pounds of supplies to be flown out to those in such dire need.”
‘I cried out to god and prepared to die’
ANITA Collie Pratt “cried out to God” and then prepared herself to die inside her home as Hurricane Joaquin relentlessly beat down on Acklins, leaving a path of destruction. And just as she had accepted this fate, Ms Pratt heard knocks on her door from three rescuers who had to wade through chest high water to remove her from the submerged home.
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.
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.