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BTC owner: Abaco 'a humanitarian disaster'

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) owner is eyeing fixed wireless solutions to reduce construction costs associated with rebuilding network infrastructure in Abaco post-Dorian. Balan Nair, Liberty Latin America’s (LiLAC) chief executive,

Lewis: 34 domes will be ready in Abaco by Friday

MINISTER of State Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis said at least 34 domes will be ready at the family relief centre in Abaco this Friday. “There was an issue with the utility connections, they are in place so it’s just a matter now of putting in the

'No degradation of 51 bodies kept in cooler'

THE Ministry of Health criticised Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin’s “insensitive” and “reckless” claims that the bodies of Hurricane Dorian victims in Abaco are creating a “stench” because the container in which they are stored is not cooling adequ

Red tape fear on Recovery Zones

The government must eliminate bureaucracy and “red tape” if its post-Dorian Economic Recovery Zones are to work, an Abaco-based poultry farmer warned yesterday.“Economic concessions won’t help if the amount of red tape we’ve been dealing with is stil

Governor: Stick to plan for 'credibility'

The Bahamas must “show credibility” by sticking to its medium and long-term fiscal plan despite Hurricane Dorian’s $436m blow, the Central Bank’s governor urged yesterday. John Rolle, pictured, told Tribune Business it was critical that this nation “

$10m Dorian finance facility 'good start, but not enough'

The private sector has hailed the government’s $10m financing facility for Dorian-ravaged businesses as “a great start”, while expressing concerns it is “not nearly enough” to cover all needs.Chamber of Commerce heads for both Abaco and Grand Bahama

Why you Vex? October 27th

Vex that in this North Abaco election for one single constituency that some 600 plus voters, probably the largest group historically to not vote in a Bahamian constituency, did not vote for whichever political party representative, whichin is like 10 Dash 8 plane loads of people.

Unemployment rises by 1.4%

THE unemployment rate rose by 1.4 per cent despite the labour force growing by slightly more in the second half of last year, according to the latest preliminary labour force report released yesterday by the Department of Statistics.

Unemployment rate lower than pre-pandemic levels

THE percentage of unemployed Bahamians is lower than pre-pandemic rates, dropping from 9.5 percent in May 2019 to 8.8 percent this year, according to the May 2023 report released by the Bahamas National Statistical Institute on Friday.

Ex-minister: Shanty town issue is a crisis

FORMER Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson described the shanty town issue in Abaco as a “crisis” that requires both national and international action.

‘Lost opportunity’ to plan Dorian revival

Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said the island had suffered “a lost opportunity” to properly plan its sustainable post-Dorian rebirth while warning that the current housing shortage is “stifling our growth”.

FNM accuses PLP of 'reign of terror'

THE PLP’s effort to purge the public service of opposition supporters has already moved to Abaco, former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham claimed.

Small home repair programme to start with 20 homes on Grand Bahama

REPAIRS are underway on about 20 homes in Grand Bahama and work should start soon on Abaco, according to Executive Chairman of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority Alex Storr.

‘We should not have to beg govt’ for police on the cays, says Hope Town Council chief Sweeting

A local government official in Abaco is appealing to the government to deploy law enforcement officers in the Abaco cays to ensure the safety of both residents and visitors.

INSIGHT: Minnis must have other secret deals lined up if he’s to pull this one off

LAST week’s announcement of deals in Abaco and Grand Bahama by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis may have provided residents there hope after the devastation of Hurricane Dorian.

Doctor’s girls fighting virus: Health worker sisters struck by COVID-19 battle illness together

LIFE has not been easy for Dr George Charite since his two daughters tested positive for COVID-19 last month. The Abaco resident says his daughters - who he chose not to name - have been aiding in the fight against the virus and have been battling the potentially deadly disease since mid-April. “My two daughters are in the nursing field,” he told The Tribune yesterday.

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