Archive for November 29th, 2024

Woman sues government after tumbling into inspection pit

Woman sues government after tumbling into inspection pit

| 29/11/2024 | 27 Comments

(CNS): Ethell Dell Bodden, has filed suit against government after she fell into the vehicle inspection pit at Breakers, Bodden Town in May 2022. The woman is claiming medical expenses, loss of earnings, general and special damages as she argues the government was negligent and liable as a result of safety failures for the injuries […]

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MPs urged not to vote down public consultation on bills

MPs urged not to vote down public consultation on bills

| 29/11/2024 | 29 Comments

(CNS): Campaigners objecting to the undefined referendum on cruise berthing facilities have written an open letter to all 19 MPs urging them not to support any attempt by the government to bring a proposed bill for the national poll or to amend the conservation act without the constitutionally required 28 day public consultation. “These two […]

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NRA still working on numerous traffic hot spots

NRA still working on numerous traffic hot spots

| 29/11/2024 | 35 Comments

(CNS) The National Roads Authority (NRA) has said with work underway to realign the intersection of Homestead Crescent and Shamrock Road to improve the sight distance for vehicles entering and exiting, a section of Homestead Crescent will be closed on Tuesday 3 December for essential paving works. The work also includes some minor changes to […]

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Aqua Bay $60M 10 storey revamp gets greenlight

Aqua Bay $60M 10 storey revamp gets greenlight

| 29/11/2024 | 45 Comments

(CNS): A revised planning application by condo owners at Aqua Bay on Seven Mile Beach to redevelop the small condo complex into a 10 storey tower cut the proposed height just enough to meet regulations. The project described by objectors as an “ill-conceived monstrosity” has been given the greenlight from the Central Planning Authority which […]

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