Following tonight’s Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis released the following statement: As a result of Hurricane Dorian the official death count in The Bahamas is 43. 35 in Abaco and 8 in Grand Bahama. We [...]
A dedicated processing centre for evacuees reaching New Providence has been established at Odyssey Aviation by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with national and international non-governmental organizations and private sector volunteers. Private vessels facilitating evacuations are asked [...]
The United States extends its condolences to all those in The Bahamas who have lost loved ones and we stand with the communities affected by the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian. The U.S. government is working in partnership with the [...]
Residents of Grand Bahama, Abaco and the surrounding Cays are advised to avoid drinking or consuming ground water. Following the passage of Hurricane Dorian, officials are warning that ground water on these islands has the potential to be contaminated with [...]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has offered banking details for those wishing to support the Bahamas Disaster Relief Fund after Hurricane Dorian seriously damaged Abaco and Grand Bahama. The attachment includes wire transfer and direct deposit information for accounts [...]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is providing evacuation support to residents in the Abacos free of charge. Starting today, BahamasAir planes and private aircraft donated by partners will conduct evacuations from Treasure Cay and Sandy Point, Abaco to New [...]
Cabinet Ministers and Senior Government Officials joined Caribbean Community (CARICOM) representatives on a fly over of the Abacos and Grand Bahama, on September 5, 2019. The flight was an opportunity for those involved to see firsthand the catastrophic damage caused [...]
Other Islands and Some 20 Marinas Fully Operational The Association of Bahamas Marinas, on behalf of its participating members, are in full support mode of the northern islands of The Bahamas. As are all the Bahamian people, we are grateful [...]
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, is conducting a Rapid Assessment exercise of the areas mostly impacted by the powerful and deadly Hurricane Dorian. The teams will visit Treasure Cay, Abaco and Freeport, Grand Bahama, the areas hardest by the [...]
International supplies for the residents of Grand Bahama who had been devastated by Hurricane Dorian began arriving in today, as Royal Caribbean Cruise Line brought in 10,000 cooked meals and water, along with boat loads of other food items and [...]
