Minister of Works
Illegal building construction in Blackwood will not be tolerated says Works and Utilities Minister
ELEUTHERA, The Bahamas – Works and Utilities Minister the Hon. Alfred Sears is appealing to persons responsible for unregulated construction of buildings in the Blackwood community of north Eleuthera to cease. Minister Sears, whose purview includes infrastructure, building control and town planning, along with a team of officials from his Ministry, toured the community, September 22, 2022 during an infrastructural assessment visit to Eleuthera. Also on the walking tour were: island administrators, representatives of the Commonage Committee, Local Government representatives, members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and other government agencies. Said Minister Sears, “We have toured the area and will be having our Building Control, with other government agencies, work closely with the...
New Glass Window Bridge envisioned as a symbol of resilience and sustainability says Works and Utilities Minister at Town Hall Meeting
ELEUTHERA, The Bahamas – A new bridge design that incorporates opportunities for Bahamian entrepreneurs was presented at a Town Hall Meeting Thursday, September 22, 2022 at St. Patrick’s Lodge Hall, Hatchet Bay. During the livestreamed event the Minister of Works and Utilities, the Hon. Alfred Sears; the Hon. Clay Sweeting, Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs; island administrators, representatives of the Ministry of Works, Town Planning Board, the Bridge Authority, Local Government, Lambert Knowles and other consultants, and residents of Eleuthera discussed plans for the proposed replacement of the Glass Window Bridge (GWB) in North Eleuthera. Minister Sears termed the meeting very “successful” consultation and attendance by local stakeholders and virtual p...
Minister of Works leads inspection of infrastructure projects in Eleuthera; and discussion at Town Hall Meeting on plans for Glass Window Bridge
ELEUTHERA, The Bahamas — The Hon. Alfred Sears, Minister of Works and Utilities leads a delegation in Eleuthera today where he is inspecting various sites including docks, administrative buildings, residences, dilapidated structures and other infrastructure projects. Minister Sears underscored that the trip is a “priority” and not “ceremonial”. The delegation includes Water and Sewerage Chairman and Deputy Speaker Sylvanus Petty; Bacchus Rolle, Parliamentary Secretary; Luther Smith, Permanent Secretary; technical officers and senior officials from the Ministry. Minister Sears is also expected to attend a Town Hall Meeting in the evening to discuss plans for the Glass Window Bridge.
Astec Asphalt Plant Commissioned by Minister of Works and Utilities
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Bahamix ’s new Astec Asphalt Plant is expected to improve the company’s credibility and reliability to its customers. The Hon. Alfred Sears, Minister of Works and Utilities, ceremonially commissioned the plant at the northern compound of Bahamix, Fire Trail Road west, Friday, September 16, 2022. Minister Sears said the Astec Double Barrel Six Pack Asphalt Plant, a state-of-the-art production facility, is a “major” development that was a long time in the works. He thanked General Manager Ryan Rahming and the “extraordinary” team members of Bahamix for their dedication and service “beyond the call of duty” for the celebration. Minister Sears remarked, “Bahamix has always offered an asphaltic concrete known as Marshall Asphalt, which is manufactured to specifications out...
Bahamian Delegation Lobby US Congress and Senate for Appropriation of Financial Assistance for Hurricane Restoration and Mitigation
On Monday and Tuesday, June 12th and 13th 2022, a Bahamian ministerial delegation comprising Minister of Works & Utilities Alfred M. Sears, QC, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service, Frederick Mitchell, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Ryan Pinder, Ambassador Wendall Jones and their respective technical and support staff met with various US Government officials in Washington, D.C. The purpose of these meetings was to lobby for financial assistance from the United States Government to support Hurricane Dorian restoration projects in Abaco and Grand Bahama as well as infrastructural improvement around the AUTEC Base in Andros. Attending these meetings were United States Senators, Congresspersons and their respective Staff members including:- 1. Senator Brian S...
