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Monthly Archives: October 2019

Dr. Calsey Johnson, passed away early on Thursday morning, October 24th, 2019, at the age of 82. The Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas (ZNS) released the following statement on Thursday, October 24th, 2019, after learning about the passing away, early on Thursday morning, of 82 year-old Broadcast pioneer, former Senator and High Commissioner,...

The Office of the Prime Minister released a statement on October 23rd, 2019, informing the public about an extension to the Exigency Order issued in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.  The statement, seen below, also outlined additional incentives for recovery and rebuilding in the areas impacted: “The Exigency Order issued following Hurricane...

Clean-up of debris now ongoing in The Abacos. Ahead of a press conference by Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, scheduled for Monday morning, October 21st, 2019, the Office of the Prime Minister released the following statement with an update on clean-up efforts ongoing in Abaco, and the temporary housing development now underway: See Statement below: “Prime...

https://vimeo.com/366904731 A large blaze, along with multiple explosions rocked Harbour Island on Wednesday evening, October 16th, 2019. The blaze was reported to have started at the ‘Briland On The Go’ gas station and convenience store.   Update: (10:15pm – Wednesday, October 16th, 2019) Police in Harbour Island confirmed that...

Students at Gregory Town Primary School welcome the Pineapple Fest Chairwoman and Ministry of Tourism representatives. The Pineapple Festival Committee chaired by Mrs. Patsy Fowler, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Rotary and the North Eleuthera District Council, on Friday, October 4th, 2019, erected a number of safety and other pertinent...

RV Trailers being transported to Abaco. (BIS Photo/Yontalay Bowe) The Office of the Prime Minister, released the following statement this week, with updates on the recovery efforts in Abaco: “The first batch of 100 RV trailers that will be used to house 300 critical government personnel are on the way to Abaco as part of the effort to rebuild...

Devastated church site in Dundas Town, Abaco. (Marsh Harbour, Abaco) – The Government of The Bahamas is moving with the speed necessary to ensure the future socio-economic sustainability of Grand Bahama and Abaco, parts of which were devastated by the monster hurricane, Dorian, Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A....

Mrs. Cheryl Carroll, Chief Probation Officer, Department of Rehabilitative Welfare Services (right), who heads the Help Desk, provides a progress report to Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell, during a recent visit. Also pictured is: Mrs. Lilian Quant-Forbes, Director, Department of Social Services, Ministry...