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Hurricane wiped out 836 homes
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday the government plans to simultaneously rebuild the hurricane-ravaged Family Islands where an estimated 836 homes were completely destroyed.
New Legend, New Susan Chase and Xena victorious
53RD ANNUAL LONG ISLAND REGATTA IN SALT POND
The 53rd annual Long Island Regatta was held over the weekend in Salt Pond, Long Island and was dubbed a tremendous success.
Launch of the Domestic Tourist
The launch of the Domestic Tourist and My Destination Bahamas, two online businesses introduced by journalist and entrepreneur Noelle Nicolls, was a down-home island affair at Da Balcony, Pompey Square, on February 27.
Rescue mission mixed with politics
WHEN the first category 4 hurricane in 146 years to blow in unannounced so late in the year, not only did it devastate our southern islands, but it threw our government into a state of confusion.
Out Island hotels to miss 65% recovery projection
Family Island hotels will “likely fall short” of projections they will collectively recover 65 percent of pre-COVID business levels during the 2021 first half due to airlift cutbacks from Nassau.
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.
Bahamian islands ready for effects of Hurricane Florence
OFFICIALS in North Eleuthera, Cat Island and Abaco are on high alert over Hurricane Florence.
Former NBA player concerned over exclusion of FI teams in the High School Basketball Nationals
WITH the National High School Basketball Championships just under two weeks away, former NBA player Dexter Cambridge voiced his concern at the exclusion of many Family Island teams.
Resorts plan to evacuate guests ahead of storm
AS powerful Hurricane Matthew churns towards the Bahamas, some visitors have left vulnerable areas with plans underway to evacuate others, the Ministry of Tourism said.
Out Island hotels in 15% occupancy boost
Family Island hoteliers believe an aggressive marketing approach has helped increase tourist arrivals by 14.7 per cent year-over-year for the 2014 first quarter.
Airport roof repairs begin
Airport roof repairs begin REPAIRS are finally underway on the roof of the New Bight Airport in Cat Island, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Irene. However, locals say many government buildings on the island are still in need of extensive work
Airport roof repairs begin
Airport roof repairs begin REPAIRS are finally underway on the roof of the New Bight Airport in Cat Island, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Irene. However, locals say many government buildings on the island are still in need of extensive work
Airport roof repairs begin
Airport roof repairs begin REPAIRS are finally underway on the roof of the New Bight Airport in Cat Island, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Irene. However, locals say many government buildings on the island are still in need of extensive work
Airport roof repairs begin
Airport roof repairs begin REPAIRS are finally underway on the roof of the New Bight Airport in Cat Island, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Irene. However, locals say many government buildings on the island are still in need of extensive work
Correction
In an article published on December 9, 2019, it was reported that Jeffrey Prescott Kerr was a 50 percent shareholder of Island Luck. This is not correct. He is a 50 percent shareholder in Playmark Entertainment, an entity jointly owned with Island Lu
Sky Bahamas chief: ‘No encouragement’ in mid-year Budget
A well-known businessman and aviation executive says the 2015/2016 mid-year Budget has given him little encouragement to invest further, reiterating calls for a strategic plan to develop the Out Islands.
A sailing legend
I was saddened to learn of the passing to Sir Godfrey Kelly, co-founder of the Cat Island Regatta which started in Knowles, Cat Island in 1956. I first came to know Sir Godfrey when I served as President of the Cat Island Sailing Club Association, organisers of the regatta.
Making the connection on Family Island growth
A proper means of inter-island transportation and accessibility is imperative for the economic growth of the Family Islands.
10,000 gallons of fuel feared spilled in Crooked Island
A BEC official on Crooked Island has estimated that some 10,000 gallons of fuel may have spilled when Hurricane Joaquin dislodged two 25,000-gallon tanks as it churned through the island.
Long Island’s private sector at 35% capacity
JUST 35 per cent of Long Island businesses are back in operation three months after they were devastated by Hurricane Joaquin, the island’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday estimating that the private sector will take two years to “get back to where it was”.