The 'All Clear' was declared for all islands except Grand Bahama, Abaco, Bimini, and Berry Islands today at a NEMA update press conference -- as Hurricane Nicole continued its trek across the northern islands to South Florida.  Acting Prime Minister the Hon. Chester Cooper led the update at NEMA, with State Minister for Disaster Risk Reduction the Hon. Myles LaRoda and NEMA Director Captain Stephen Russell.  In attendance was Minister of National Security the Hon. Wayne Munroe. 

As a result of the 'all clear' government offices and schools will reopen tomorrow, with the exception of those on islands still under storm protocols.

In reviewing events during the storm's passage it was noted that a large number of persons this time sought the safety of hurricane shelters.

The Acting Prime Minister commended the resilience of the Bahamian people.

Pictured giving remarks are Acting Prime Minister Cooper, State Minister LaRoda, Minister Munroe, Captain Russell, and government agency representatives (listed) who gave updates at a number of storm briefings. 

Moderator: Gayle Outten-Moncur, Deputy-Director, National Emergency Management Agency.

Geoffrey Greene, Chief Meteorological Officer, Bahamas Department of Meteorology.

 Charlamae Fernander, Actg. Deputy Director, Department of Social Services.

 Terrece Bootle-Bethel, Department of Local Government.

 D. Bradley King, Training and Disaster Management; and Ms. Bahiyyah Hepburn, Assistant Civil Works Coordinator, Ministry of Works EOC.

 Sterling Moss, Director of Field Operations, Bahamas Power and Light.

 Arlington Bethel, Senior Safety Manager, Safety and the Environment, Water and Sewerage Corporation. 

Zhivago Dames, Assistant Commissioner of Police with responsibility for Information Communication and Technology. 

Commander Sonia Miller, Royal Bahamas Defence Force.

Antoinette Cumberbatch, Senior Nursing Officer, Ministry of Health and Wellness.

Dr. Wendy Fernander, president, the Bahamas Psychological Association.