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July 23, 2020
NEMA Receives Emergency Supplies From the United States to Tune of $92K

The supplies, at an estimated cost of $92,000, were presented during a hand-over ceremony at NEMA on Gladstone Road on Wednesday, July 22, 2020...

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August 30, 2019
Price Gouging and Price Hoarding

The Ministry of Labour wishes to advise all vendors, shopkeepers and businesses engaged in selling goods to members of the public that the laws regarding price gouging and price hoarding will be scrupulously enforced during the passage of Hurricane Dorian through The Bahamas...

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September 05, 2017
Preparing for the storm

As Hurricane Irma continues to make its way to The Bahamas, residents throughout New Providence said yesterday they are taking no chances as they begin early preparations for the storm.
The city buzzed as thousands of people flocked to water depots, grocery stores, and building supply stores, anxiously preparing themselves for what could be the third hurricane to hit the country in three years.
"I...

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October 14, 2016
Grand Bahama United launches relief drive

THE group Grand Bahama United has been formed to help bring immediate relief to the island with a long-term goal of advocating for the island's further development, in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

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October 13, 2016
Grand Bahama United asks for donations and volunteers to aid Grand Bahama in the aftermath of hurricane Matthew

On Thursday, October 6th, hurricane Matthew devastated the island of Grand Bahama as a category 4 storm. Many Grand Bahamians have been displaced after numerous homes and businesses suffered major damage, with entire communities almost destroyed Grand Bahama United (GBU) is a group of Bahamians with roots from across the archipelago dedicated to bringing immediate relief to the island with a long ...

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June 12, 2023
Disaster Risk Managers/Met. Officials continue to promote readiness as Hurricane Season gets off to a quick start

The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season got off to a quick start on the opening day of the season, Thursday, June 1, with the formation of Tropical Depression No. 2 in the Gulf of Mexico. It later developed into the first named storm of the season -- Tropical Storm Arlene -- on Friday, June 2.

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July 02, 2021
Hurricane supply VAT holiday to begin next week

The Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that a value-added tax (VAT) holiday on hurricane supplies would begin on July 9.

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October 05, 2011
Report to Parliament on Hurricane Irene Recovery

Communication by
Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham
Prime Minister
Status of Hurricane Irene Recovery Programme

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September 03, 2019
Combined efforts of Damianos Sotheby's International Realty and One Sotheby's International Realty raises nearly $80K for Hurricane Dorian relief in 24 hours

NASSAU, The Bahamas (Sept. 3, 2019) — In just under 24 hours, Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty and ONE Sotheby’s International Realty in Miami have raised approximately $80,000 from 252 donors through a GoFundMe campaign, all of which will go directly toward disaster relief in Abaco.

“As the storm continues to wreak havoc on our country, we are receiving constant updates from our...

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August 30, 2019
Making a disaster kit and plan

With hurricane season well and truly in swing, it is important to ensure that you and your family are protected and prepared for the events that ensue. Making a disaster kit containing essential items for safely navigating dangerous weather is an important step to take, in addition to formulating a well- made, practical plan for yourself and your family to familiarise yourselves with...

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