ROCK SOUND, ELEUTHERA — The Cape Eleuthera Institute (CEI) and Island School, in conjunction with the University of Miami, will complete a new mission tomorrow: the retrieval of an underwater sea glider and its data that could improve forecasting and explain why The Bahamas experiences more frequent and intense storms. Marjahn Finlayson, a research scientist […]
“GB in particular shows a stagnating growth trend compared to NP, the Family Islands and The Bahamas as a whole” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report has suggested that recovery efforts on Grand Bahama following Hurricanes Matthew, Irma and Dorian have not been enough to allow the island to return to its […]
Storm set to bring rainfall and moderate winds to southeast Bahamas this week NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tropical Storm Fred strengthened in the Atlantic yesterday afternoon, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season. A tropical storm watch is in effect for the southeast Bahamas, including Inagua, Mayaguana, Acklins and Crooked Island, Samana […]
“What happens if the next storm comes?” ABACO, BAHAMAS — With Abaco still rebuilding nearly two years after Hurricane Dorian leveled portions of the island, some residents are concerned about whether the island is prepared in the event of another storm. Abaco Chamber of Commerce Director Krista Albury has expressed grave concern about the level […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There are only four storm names remaining for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season before forecasters have to implement the Greek Alphabet system. The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has been forecasted to be “extremely active”, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In its revised forecast for the season last month, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The National Emergency Management Agency has warned residents to remain vigilant and prepared as the peak of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches. In a statement today, NEMA said the peak period of the season heightens concerns as the world, particularly the region, is also dealing with the effects of the global […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Seventy-percent of New Providence would be covered by storm surge flooding if a Category 5 hurricane were to hit the island, Scott Kuykendall from Pacific Disaster Center revealed yesterday. Kuykendall made the revelation during a presentation at the Bahamas Strong Alliance’s webinar series, commemorating the first anniversary of Hurricane Dorian. Yesterday’s discussion […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday noted there appeared to be little physical damage to the northern Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. The National Emergency Management Agency issued the ‘all clear’ for the entire country at 9am on Sunday. The Department of Meteorology issued the ‘all clear’ for Grand Bahama, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd (BPL) has advised that three of its feeders have been shut down due to hurricane conditions. According to a statement, the feeder for the eastern-most portion of the Eastern Road was shut down first at 10.56pm Friday. “At 11.16pm Friday, a controlled shutdown was executed in […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Isaias formed into a hurricane overnight with maximum sustained winds of 80mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Around 2am, the National Hurricane Center issued a warning to the northwestern, southeast and central Bahamas as the Category 1 storm moves closer to Great Inagua. Those northwest islands include Andros, New Providence, Eleuthera, Abacos […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- National Security minister Marvin Dames yesterday revealed the country’s armed forces and related agencies sustained extensive damages to assets and infrastructure, with total losses exceeding $5 million. Dames said the police force lost $5.7 million worth of assets, with the complete destruction of four stations in Abaco: Marsh Habour, Treasure Cay, Cooper’s Town […]
