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TOGETHER WE RISE

By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer On July 10, 1973, more than 50,000 Bahamians stood shoulder to shoulder at Clifford Park, watching with pride as the black, gold, and aquamarine flag of an independent Bahamas was hoisted for the first time. The black triangle represents the strength and resilience of the Bahamian people, the gold […]

RBDF Commissions Four New Safe Boats

RBDF Strategically Deploys New Safe Boats

By Gerrino SaundersBahama Journal News Editor Despite recent setbacks with a number of boats being sidelined for eitherroutine servicing or due to running aground and needing repairs theRoyal Bahamas Defence Force is determined to do everything in itspower to properly protect the nations’ borders, fishing grounds andterritorial waters.This week RBDF Commodore Floyd Moxey said four […]

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Exigency Order in Place

05 September 2019

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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Dorian Death Toll Now 20

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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Families Worry over Relatives in Abaco

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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‘A Crisis of Epic Proportion’- Death Toll to Increase

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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PLP Mobilizes Relief Support

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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Dorian Deaths Now Seven – ‘Expect More’

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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‘A Crisis of Epic Proportion’- Death Toll to Increase

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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Dorian Pummels Abaco – MP Henfield: “Holding Strong and Steady”

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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‘Tourism Expected to Recover after Dorian’

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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Severe Flooding Forces NP Residents to Evacuate

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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