05 September 2019
Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands confirmed yesterday that the death toll in Abaco as a result from Hurricane Dorian’s vicious winds, torrential rain and sea surge has climbed from seven to 20. “I will say that we are praying and hoping for no loss of life. However, based on the severity of them problem […]
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05 September 2019
Family members of hurricane victims yesterday gathered outside of Odyssey Aviation in the capital hoping to see a familiar face. The Bahama Journal caught up with Martista Turnquest and Raven Bootle from North Abaco, who said the last time they had a full conversation with their loved ones was this past Sunday and “bits and […]
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05 September 2019
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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04 September 2019
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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04 September 2019
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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04 September 2019
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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03 September 2019
Hurricane Dorian caused catastrophic damage in Abaco, North Abaco Member of Parliament Darren Henfield said, while giving a brief update yesterday. As the fury of Hurricane Dorian left the island, heading for Grand Bahama, Minister Henfield confirmed that major damage was done along the front strip of the island from Marsh Harbour to Dundas Town […]
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03 September 2019
The tourism product will take a significant blow following Hurricane Dorian as both Grand Bahama and Abaco are both major sources to the economy at large, but Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar is optimistic the product will bounce back. “Certainly for a number, at least at minimum, we expect there to be a significant decrease […]
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03 September 2019
Twenty-five people in New Providence sought shelter on Monday morning at the Kendal GL Isaacs National Gymnasium after experiencing flooding in their homes. Department of Social Services Chief Welfare Officer Andrea Newbold said the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) opened doors around 3 a.m. after receiving calls from people in need of help. “As soon […]
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03 September 2019
Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson told The Bahama Journal yesterday that he received reports of people being trapped in their homes as that island contends with its own hurricane-related challenges. At last report, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard was battling at least 20 feet of water inside his South […]
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