Don Cornish
Don Cornish is the Director of the Antiquities, Monuments, and Museums Corporation (AMMC), where he oversees the preservation and restoration of historic sites in the Bahamas. Recently, he made headlines due to the decision to temporarily relocate straw vendors from Fort Fincastle as essential repairs to the water tower commenced, citing safety concerns regarding structural integrity.
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Don Cornish is the director of the National Museum of The Bahamas and provided updates on the renovations.
Fort Fincastle, Water Tower renovations to wrap up in January
Bahamas· 2025-12-20Don Cornish, the AMMC director, stated that vendors were informed their merchandise was stored at their own risk.
AMMC says it is not liable for stolen vendor merchandiseBahamas· 2025-12-17
Don Cornish, director of the National Museum of The Bahamas, said the restoration work has been challenging and time consuming due to issues contractors encountered while carrying out repairs.
$3m Queen’s Staircase, water tower upgrade near handoverBahamas· 2025-12-03
Don Cornish, managing director of the Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation, discussed the improvements to the water tower and the delays in construction.
Water tower improvements 'will broaden site's income'Bahamas· 2025-08-20Don Cornish, the AMMC managing director, acknowledged that discussions with vendors were ongoing.
Straw vendors vent over Fort Charlotte relocationBahamas· 2025-07-23
Don Cornish is the Managing Director of the Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation, discussing the exhibition's significance.
National Museum launches new outdoor exhibition at Collins HouseBahamas· 2025-07-22
Don Cornish, the managing director of the AMMC, has denied allegations of a toxic working environment under his leadership.
AMMC head denies staff claims of toxic working environmentBahamas· 2025-07-22
AMMC Director Don Cornish said that while interior renovations had been completed with minimal disruption, exterior repairs now pose greater risks.
Fort Fincastle vendors to relocate as repairs at water tower continueBahamas· 2025-03-14