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NEMA ‘strengthening systems’ to bring help to Bahamians
THE National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it is strengthening its organisational structure and systems to effectively bring about assistance to Bahamians impacted by Hurricane Matthew in its latest progress report.
Rand Memorial Hospital back to full operation
THE Rand Memorial Hospital in Freeport is fully operational with full power and all essential services restored after Hurricane Matthew, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported last night.
Wildcats shut out Operators, Truckers eliminate Stingers
The pennant-winning Sunshine Auto Wildcats had a “wild response” from their watching fans as they shut out the Bommer G Lady Operators 23-0, but the Johnson’s Lady Truckers had theirs suffering “pins and needles” as they eliminated the defending champions Lady Stingers 5-4 as the New Providence Softball Association (NPSA) completed their reduced best-of-three playoff series in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
Guard Taylor moves to pro ranks in Iraq this fall
FOLLOWING a stellar collegiate career, Bahamian basketball player D’Shon Taylor makes the transition to the professional ranks this fall.
NCAA Basketball: Great expectations for Michael Carey Jr in senior season
EXPECTATIONS loom large for Michael Carey Jr headed into his senior season of college basketball.
PM denounces criticism by FNM leader as ‘idiotic’
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday said he was “disappointed” that Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis would use Hurricane Matthew as tool to “divide the country politically” instead of acknowledging that the government is “doing a good job” in the aftermath.
BPL: We will have 75% restored by weekend
AS thousands of Bahamians continue to grapple with conditions left behind by Hurricane Matthew made harder in the absence of electricity, Bahamas Power and Light Ltd said the company aims to have 75 per cent of customer services restored by the end of the week and outlined its plan to reconnect the remaining 25 per cent.
‘I believe the water rise so fast and so high it was a tsunami’
The devastation in North Andros from Hurricane Matthew is almost unimaginable, Ricardo Wells finds . . .
Baha Mar payments made to around 1,900 former employees
THE Baha Mar Claims Committee, headed by former State Minister for Finance James Smith, has made payments to 1,900 or so former employees and is still considering how to address the claims of other Bahamians who were associated with the resort but were not included on its official list of employees.
40% of Cable Bahamas customers have services back up and running
FORTY per cent of Cable Bahamas Ltd customers in New Providence have had their cable services restored in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, CBL Vice President of Marketing David Burrows said yesterday.
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Nearly 5,000 sought shelter across nation
NEARLY 5,000 people either went voluntarily or were evacuated to shelters throughout The Bahamas during the passage of Hurricane Matthew, according to Director of Social Services Melanie Zonicle.
Power back on in more than half of homes
BAHAMAS Power and Light Ltd (BPL) has restored electricity to just over 50 per cent of its customers in New Providence and has “substantially completed restoration” in the Family Islands, however officials said last night that given the level of damage from Hurricane Matthew they are unable to give an exact date for full restoration.
Storm sparks new downgrade fears
The multi-million dollar damages inflicted by Hurricane Matthew have again exposed the Bahamas to the “extremely frightening” prospect of a ‘junk’ credit rating downgrade, a well-known businessman feared yesterday.
BISX-listed firm’s $5m ‘recapitalise’ after SEC settles
A BISX-listed company will have to undergo a $5 million ‘recapitalisation’ as a result of the deal struck by its principal and main subsidiary to settle a lawsuit against them by US federal regulators.
Matthew payouts to ‘absolutely’ be nine-figure sum
Total Hurricane Matthew insurance payouts will “absolutely” total a nine-figure sum, a leading businessman yesterday saying “the only question” is how big the first digit will be.
EDITORIAL: Recovering from Matthew
BEFORE we begin, we must praise the men and women behind the scenes who gave up the comforts of home and moved into newspaper offices and radio stations to keep citizens informed of what was happening during the height of hurricane Matthew.
POLITICOLE: Matthew exposes weak points and utilities’ lack of charitable spirit
I remember like yesterday being in my last semester in college, in my dorm room, with my freshman, swimmer roommate, and her TV, watching The Weather Channel, seeing Hurricane Floyd spinning over the whole Bahamas archipelago at once.
Balinese guru sensed 'great energy' from Bahamians
Even though his stay in the Bahamas was cut short due to Hurricane Matthew last week, Balinese Guru Made Sumantra said he enjoyed the country and liked the energy he felt from the people.
Buddy making ‘Buckets’
SPORTING a new look as his New Orleans Pelicans travelled to China, Buddy Hield has displayed his trademark sharpshooting skill in exhibition play that the organisation expects him to bring in the regular season.
