Schooner Bay, South Abaco -Hurricane Irene

Schooner Bay, South Abaco – ”Damage Assessment & Aerial Reconnaissance of Schooner Bay Confirms What Planners, Environmentalists and Engineers Had Predicted All Along — If One Works Within and Enhances The Centuries Old, Existing Natural Systems, Then Mother Nature Shows Her Mercy in Times of Major Storms Like Irene. ” With a projected storm surge on the Atlantic side of Abaco at 4 feet, the seawall, harbour, groin, dune system and completed homes at Schooner Bay were put to the near ultimate test from Hurricane Irene on 25″‘ August 2011

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Bahamas: After Irene

“Not one life was lost in the entire country, what a miracle”: Womanish Words blogs about the aftermath of Irene. Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

Introducing 13 year old, Bahamian Singer / Songwriter‏, Angelique Sabrina

Nassau, Bahamas – Angelique Sabrina is a mature, focused and determined thirteen year old, Bahamian, singer/songwriter, who has loved music as long as she can remember.

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Bahamas: Riding Out Hurricane Irene

As Hurricane Irene , the first of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season , continues to move through the Bahamas , bloggers have been sharing their experiences. Moments before the hurricane reached the islands – and uncertain of how much damage she could potentially do – Weblog Bahamas advised: We've posted a couple blogs to show up on Thursday and Friday as we're not sure if we'll have electricity or Internet service

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Bahamas: Sticking Together Through Irene

Havana Times notes that “Hurricane Irene intensified overnight as it churns to the northeast of Cuba, threatening the Bahamas with its 110 mph maximum sustained winds”; over in the Bahamas, Womanish Words says: “Alright, we can do this thing. Lets secure our properties, take our animals inside, stay sober and alert, and ride out hurricane Irene together.” Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

Caribbean: Irene’s Path

More updates about Hurricane Irene: Havana Times is relieved that its “projected path is taking it further away from Cuba”; Weblog Bahamas acknowledges that she is “a serious threat”; Pwoje Espwa is praying “that Haiti be spared more tragedy” and U.S.V.I. bloggers report on the aftermath of the storm.

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The Doongalik Store Reopens with InSitu Arch Magazine Special Edition Launch

Nassau, Bahamas – Many supporters and well wishers were out on August 20th to celebrate the InSitu Arch magazine Special Edition Launch

Princess Margaret Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses & Physicians Receive Training on New Drager Cardiac Monitors

Nassau, Bahamas – Hospitals around the world have a common challenge:

Cabinet Office Statement on meeting between PM Ingraham and Petroleum Dealers

The Cabinet Office advised that Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham met today with Mr. Oswald Moore, Chairman of the Margin Relief Committee of the Petroleum Retailers Association to review the state of the local petroleum sector within the context of the existing local and international economy

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Eleuthera to get multi-functional gymnasium

Eleuthera, Bahamas — The Government of The Bahamas has announced plans for a multi-purpose gymnasium for Eleuthera.

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