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More law enforcement being deployed to Abaco, amid “terrible disregard for the safety and security of others” NASSAU, BAHAMAS- As The Bahamas faces a “national crisis” in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, a devastating Category 5 storm which flattened communities in Grand Bahama and the Abacos, claiming the lives of at least 23 people and displacing thousands, Prime Minister Dr....

In an effort to help those students and families affected by Hurricane Dorian, Hampton University is entering into an agreement with the University of Bahamas to allow students who have been displaced by the hurricane to continue their education on HU’s campus. “I think this agreement is something that can be helpful to a great number of students and families,...

A mother tied a drop cord around relatives, as they wedged themselves in the closet of their home ABACO, BAHAMAS — Mailin Sands, her husband, Grant, mother, and infant daughter, Candence, wedged themselves in the closet of their Man-O-War Cay home — a drop cord tied around each of them to secure them together — as Hurricane Dorian raged outside,...

Death toll in Abaco expected to rise, confirmed at 20 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Jennifer Shavone Williams, a resident of Treasure Cay, Abaco, ran from room to room with her two children as hurricane force winds from Hurricane Dorian blew in the front door, forcing them to seek refuge in the tub of their bathroom, with only a mattress separating them...

Both the Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise lines have come forward to assist The Bahamas following the passing of Hurricane Dorian, which decimated large portions of Abaco and Grand Bahama respectively, by donating $1 million dollars each to rebuilding and recovery. Disney has committed to make donations to non-profits that are geared towards providing aid for people affected on those...

There have been no reports of violence against USCG or CBP operations, according to the U.S. Embassy in Nassau. The embassy, which has been in constant communication with the United States Coast Guard as it airlifts medical evacuees from Abaco to New Providence, said 61 people had been successfully airlifted from the northern Bahamas since Monday. "You can help relief...

NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, His Excellency Huang Qinguo on behalf of his country, presented Captain Stephen Russell, Director of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) with $20,000 in goods for the victims of Hurricane Dorian at NEMA’s Headquarters, Wednesday, September 4, 2019.  Captain Russell expressed thanks for the “timely contribution” and said that the goods...

PM: More deaths expected to be recorded as search and rescue efforts cont. NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The death toll as a result of Hurricane Dorian, a destructive Category 5 storm that ravaged the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama, has risen to seven, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis confirmed earlier today. The destructive storm that pounded the impacted islands between...

Chefs prepared to make up to 10,000 meals per day  NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Behind celebrity chef at Atlantis José Andrés and World Central Kitchen (WCK), a team of chefs are prepared to offer 10,000 meals daily to residents affected by Hurricane Dorian. The World Central Kitchen is gearing up to transport food to both islands for as long as it takes...

Eleven admitted to hospital, including three children NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Twenty-four Abaco residents were transported from the storm-ravished island to the emergency department of Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) this afternoon, the Public Hospital Authority (PHA) confirmed. Eleven of them, including three children, were admitted to hospital, while the others were treated and discharged or were otherwise awaiting discharge from the...

Connecticut Sun star Jonquel Jones has joined in on the effort to bring relief to the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco. Today, Jones launched a GoFundMe page and started a social media campaign designed to help out Bahamians affected by Hurricane Dorian. "A lot of people have been effected after being ravaged by the hurricane," she said. "We are...

Grand Bahama remains under tropical storm warning, all-clear expected tonight NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After hammering the Abacos and Grand Bahama for over 48-hour with hurricane force winds, and sea surges ranging from 18 to 23 feet, which submerged entire communities, Hurricane Dorian has finally begun to move away from those islands, though tropical storm force winds were still expected until...

Buddy Hield has come forward to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian. Today, Hield donated $100,000 dollars to residents in Abaco and Grand Bahama that were affected by Hurricane Dorian. He also launched a social media campaign encouraging people from The Bahamas and around the world to donate to the cause. Those interested in donating are asked to visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/r28pr-hurricane-dorian-relief-in-the-bahamas...

Eleven admitted to hospital, including three children NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Twenty-four Abaco residents were transported from the storm-ravished island to the emergency department of Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) this afternoon, the Public Hospital Authority (PHA) confirmed. Eleven of them, including three children, were admitted to hospital, while the others were treated and discharged or were otherwise awaiting discharge from the...

“Our mission and focus now is search, rescue and recovery” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As Hurricane Dorian continued to lash the Abacos and Grand Bahama with hurricane-force winds, more than 48 hours after the catastrophic storm made landfall in Elbow Cay, Abaco, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis appealed to the nation to unite with a “singular focus on helping our brothers...