Bahamas News
BAHAMAS: Contract Signed for Stabilization of Coastal Road, Elbow Cay
Elbow Cay, Abaco, August 1, 2019 – A contract was signed between the Government of The Bahamas and Bahamas Marine Construction Co. Ltd. for the shoreline stabilization of ‘Dune Road’ at Elbow Cay, Abaco, to provide safer passage for residents traversing the area.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis led a delegation from New Providence for the Contract Signing Ceremony — Shoreline Stabilization of Dune Road, held Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Hon. Desmond Bannister, Minister of Works; the Hon. Darren Henfield, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for North Abaco; Viana Gardiner, Chief Operating Officer, Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit and other officials.
Hope Town and Elbow Cay possess a rich history, which the residents of the area have preserved with great dedication and care, the Prime Minister observed in his remarks.
“You are known throughout The Bahamas for the preservation of your cultural heritage, your civic involvement and your robust involvement in matters of local government.
“I am happy to be here today to acknowledge these community attributes and to offer you some good news for which you have been waiting for some time,” he said.
Provisions under the contract aim to bring relief and to ensure the safety of the residents of, and visitors to, the historic environs of Elbow Cay.
“You would be pleased to know that The Ministry of Public Works is also conducting roadwork at Green Turtle Cay, and is about to commence retaining wall construction and installation of road markings,” the Prime Minister said.
Additionally, the Ministry has purchased a road-marking machine, which will be sent to Abaco, the training for which will be provided by the Ministry’s staff, he said.
In 1999, Hurricane Floyd caused severe damage to the edge of Queen’s Highway and nearby sand dune, resulting in loss of beach sand in front of the dune. And over time, the dune was severely damaged by Hurricane Irene in 2011 and other tropical weather systems.
“Immediate action is required to keep the road in a safe condition and to stabilize the shoreline to mitigate shoreline erosion,” the Prime Minister said.
The Ministry of Public Works conducted the site investigations and prepared a scope of works, which include site clearance and removal of common earth materials, rehabilitation of 790 ft. long road surface, construction of 850 linear feet of retaining wall to stabilize edge of road, planting of dune vegetation, among other safety measures.
“Based on the Ministry’s recommendation, the Government of The Bahamas approved that a contract be issued to Bahamas Marine Construction Co. Ltd in the amount of Three Million, Two Hundred & Sixty Three Thousand, Six Hundred & Sixty Five Dollars Forty Four Cents ($3,263,665.44),” the Prime Minister noted.
Approval was also granted for a contingency sum due to the nature of the work where there is a high risk of unforeseen subsurface construction conditions, that may potentially lead to an increase in the amount of both filter and armor stones required, he said.
The anticipated length of the contract work is 30 weeks.
By Lindsay Thompson
Release: BIS
Photo Caption: Construction contract signed, July 31, 2019 to stabilize Elbow Cay coastal ‘dune road’ at anticipated cost of $3,263,665.44, taking approximately 30 weeks to complete. Prime Minister Minnis addressed members of the Elbow Cay community. Signing are Bahamas Government and Bahamas Marine Construction Co. Ltd. officials.
(BIS Photos/Yontalay Bowe)
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (“RBC”) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kerryl-Lyn King-Henry as Country Manager and Area Vice President (“AVP”), Personal and Commercial Banking, Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).
In her new role as Country Manager and AVP, King-Henry will take on full responsibility for the bank’s operations, strategy, and development in the TCI market, with a strong focus on solidifying partnerships with the Government, regulatory bodies, and the local community.
King-Henry brings to the role a dynamism influenced by nearly 25 years of industry experience. Prior to her new appointment, she served as AVP of Business Banking in Trinidad and Tobago. She has held progressively senior roles within both personal and commercial banking, as well as various functional units.
King-Henry holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a specialization in Leadership, FinTech and Big Data Analysis, in addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Further enriching her professional profile, Kerryl-Lyn is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Trainer, Teacher, and Speaker. Her passion for leadership and development is matched by her commitment to community service, as she actively volunteers her time and leverages her professional expertise to mentor and support others. “
Kerryl-Lyn’s extensive experience and proven leadership capabilities make her the perfect choice to lead our operations in the Turks & Caicos Islands,” said Ericka Rolle, RBC’s Managing Director and Vice President, Personal Banking, The Bahamas and TCI.
“Her commitment to excellence, combined with a genuine passion for community engagement, aligns perfectly with our Bank’s purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper. We are excited to see the positive impact she will undoubtedly bring to her new role,” she added.
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