The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Governor General CA Smith assured Bahamians affected by Hurricane Dorian’s catastrophic landfall that there will be life and hope again as rebuilding becomes priority.  Mr. Smith’s assurance came during a televised national address yesterday where he also extended his condolences to the many families who lost their loved ones during the storm.  “Fellow Bahamians, our […]

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Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands said The Bahamas is in the midst of a “public health crisis”.  Dr. Sands made this comment on Sunday during Love 97’s Jones and Company radio talk show.  The comment also came following Hurricane Dorian’s catastrophic and historic landfall on the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama.  From a […]

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Abandoned, in panic and in survival mode, that was the atmosphere at Treasure Cay International Airport on Friday morning as hundreds of residents waited on the tar mat to get off the island. Residents explained that they slept outside on the ground as the airport was completely destroyed.   The Dundas Town residents told The Bahama Journal on the ground […]

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) announced yesterday that 3,500 residents affected by Hurricane Dorian were evacuated. The majority of the evacuees are from Abaco. According to NEMA, upon arrival in New Providence, the evacuees are processed at Odyssey Aviation and then taken to family or friends, or sent to a shelter. NEMA spokesperson Carl Smith provided the […]

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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and The World Health Organization (WHO) Representive for the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Dr. Esther De Gourville believes there is no need for the government to declare a state of emergency. In a press conference on Thursday, Dr. De Gourville told the media that “the Bahamas is an […]

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Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley yesterday said her government is willing to do whatever it can to assist residents in Grand Bahama and Abaco following Hurricane Dorian’s devastating impact on those islands.  “We’re coordinating efforts, but we’re just waiting to see how best we can make that contribution depending on what the needs are,” she […]

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An Exigency Order is now in place to bring some relief to hurricane ravaged victims in Abaco and Grand Bahama as it is going to be a long road to recovery. The government is looking to make the process of getting life back to normal as easy as possible for hurricane victims. Athena Marche, acting […]

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The aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in Abaco was described by Minister of National Security Marvin Dames as “a crisis of epic proportion”. Giving reporters the grim news outside Cabinet on Tuesday morning Minister Dames said the death toll in the wake of Hurricane Dorian is expected to increase as emergency personnel assess the affected areas.  […]

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Progressive Liberal Party Leader (PLP) Philip Davis pledged support to those devastated by Hurricane Dorian.  Shocked by what he called “savage destruction” caused by Hurricane Dorian that slammed the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama as a category 5 storm, Mr. Davis expressed sadness by the loss of life and offered condolences of behalf of […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced yesterday that two more persons from Abaco have died as result of catastrophic Hurricane Dorian, bringing the death toll to seven. Dr. Minnis added that more deaths are expected. His announcement followed yesterday’s flyover of Abaco where he led a delegation, including Opposition Leader Philip Davis, to assess the […]

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