In response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Joaquin in the Central and Southeastern Bahamas, the Colina group of companies is donating $100,000 in cash and supplies to support relief efforts on Crooked Island and Acklins. The donation comes from the members of the group, including Colina Insurance Limited, Colina General Insurance Agents & Brokers, Colina Financial Advisors (CFAL), Ansbacher (Bahamas), Alexiou Knowles & Co., Genesis Fund Services, The Walk-In Clinic and Goodman's Bay Corporation, and is part of Operation Full Restoration, a multi-phased rebuilding project launched by Colina affiliate The Nassau Guardian and its partners, including Cable Bahamas.

Generators, stoves, beds, clothing, grocery and cleaning items, toiletries and other urgent supplies donated by the companies, and through employee donations, comprise the first lot of the Colina group's commitment to the comprehensive project to help restore islands devastated by the category four storm at the beginning of October. Donations by members of the public to The Nassau Guardian are also part of the first phase of this effort.

A 40-foot container with several tons of supplies left via boat to Acklins and Crooked Island yesterday. The next phase will include a partnership with local organizations to rebuild homes levelled by the hurricane.

"It was really a no-brainer for us because responding to community needs is a priority for Colina," said Vice President of Life Operations DeAndrea Lewis. "We watched the wreckage caused by Hurricane Joaquin with great sadness and our hearts go out to the islanders displaced by the storm. It affected a large number of our colleagues, our customers and neighbors and so we knew we had to mobilize resources quickly. Our employees and sister companies are doing all we can to aid in the disaster recovery efforts in these communities."

 

 

 

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