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May 09, 2022
$4.2 bil. lost due to Joaquin, Matthew, Irma and Dorian

The Bahamas has lost more than $4.2 billion over the past seven years as a result of hydrometeorological events, namely Hurricanes Joaquin, Matthew, Irma and Dorian, according to theĀ Inter-American Development BankĀ (IDB) in its damage and loss assessments (DaLA) synthesis.

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October 05, 2016
Hurricane Matthew in the Caribbean (Photos)

Red Cross workers and residents walk among the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew in Baracoa, Cuba, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016. The hurricane rolled across the sparsely populated tip of Cuba overnight, destroying dozens of homes in Cuba's easternmost city, Baracoa, and leaving hundreds of others damaged.(AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

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April 19, 2011
Palm Sunday / Holy Week at St. Matthew's

Nassau, Bahamas: Worshipers at St. Matthew's Anglican Chruch celebrated Palm Sunday this past week as the Church enters the most solemn days on the Christian

calendar.

 

Members marched into the streets in Christian witness commemorating the day

Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem.

 

This Thursday services continue with a Solemn Sung Mass, Foot Washing & Watch before the ...

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December 15, 2016
CYG officials pleased with venue restoration since Hurricane Matthew

Although the island of New Providence sustained substantial damage from Hurricane Matthew in October, Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) officials said yesterday that they are pleased with the efforts the local organizing committee has made up to this point, as they continue to work to get the venues prepared ahead of the games.
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President Louise Martin said that the...

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April 26, 2012
Philip Matthew The Ripper Fernander, 58

Funeral service for Philip Matthew "The Ripper" Fernander, 58 yrs., a resident of Boyd Road, who died on 12th April, 2012, will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Boyd Road, on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Msgr. Alfred Culmer. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads. Left to cherish his memories are his: Father: Aubrey Fernander; St...

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September 05, 2019
BIA: Dorian insurance payout could be much higher than Matthew's 400M

Warren Rolle.The insurance payout from Hurricane Dorian could be significantly higher than the $400 million for insured losses suffered after Hurricane Matthew, Chairman of the Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) Warren Rolle told Guardian Business yesterday, adding that as soon as they can, insurance adjusters will be [...]
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October 05, 2016
Atlantis moves 2,100 visitors to the Imperial Ballroom before Matthew hits

THOUSANDS of guests at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort were evacuated from their hotel rooms late on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for the impact of Hurricane Matthew.

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October 05, 2016
WSC Prepared for Hurricane Matthew

The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) wishes to advise our valued customers and all residents of the Bahamas that our teams in New Providence and the Family Islands are actively implementing our hurricane preparedness plans in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Matthew.

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October 05, 2016
Hurrican Matthew About 37 Miles from George Town Exuma

?RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT REPORT THAT MATTHEW HAS WEAKENED SLIGHTLY?IT IS EXPECTED TO INTENSIFY LATER TONIGHT AND THURSDAY?

A HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE BAHAMAS.

A HURRICANE WARNING MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS WITHIN 36 HOURS.

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October 05, 2016
LIVE UPDATES: HURRICANE MATTHEW - Residents in low-lying, south New Providence areas 39strongly advised39 to evacuate

RESIDENTS in low-lying areas of southern New Providence and in Lyford Cay and Old Fort Bay are being "strongly advised" by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to evacuate and seek the nearest hurricane shelters because of potential excessive flooding posed by Hurricane Matthew.

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