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Shelter prep moves into high gear
September 06, 2017
Shelter prep moves into high gear
With Hurricane Irma barreling toward The Bahamas, officials were speedily preparing hurricane shelters in various islands yesterday.
In New Providence, there are 24 shelters.
The Salvation Army's Mackey Street location was among those being prepared.
Major Clarence Ingram, Salvation Army divisional commander for The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos, said workers spent the day shopping for much needed ...
PM Minnis admonishes: 'Take Irma Seriously'
September 05, 2017
PM Minnis admonishes: 'Take Irma Seriously'
Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis Monday (September 4, 2017) challenged Bahamians and persons residing in The Bahamas to take the threat of Hurricane Irma ?very seriously...?
Preparing for the storm
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...
Facing another storm
September 04, 2017
Facing another storm
Joaquin hit the southern Bahamian islands in 2015. Matthew hit the northwest Bahamas last year. These two major hurricanes caused hundreds of millions of dollars worth of damage. Homeowners and businesses are still trying to get back to normal.
A major storm threatens The Bahamas again. Irma is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean heading toward the Leeward Islands. It already has maximum sustained...
Be Prepared Before The Hurricane
September 04, 2017
Be Prepared Before The Hurricane
Everybody should start making preparations now and do not wait until next week...
September 04, 2017
NEMA to ship U.S.-donated emergency supplies to Inagua
The Bahamas government and its National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) accepted emergency relief equipment from the U.S. government, through the United States Embassy in Nassau, and the United States Northern Command.
The items, which were delivered to The Bahamas via eight 40-foot containers, are to equip the recently constructed Emergency Relief Warehouse, in Matthew Town, Great Inagua.
The ...
Texas storm a reminder to be watchful and prepared
August 28, 2017
Texas storm a reminder to be watchful and prepared
Like Joaquin in 2015, Harvey went from being a tropical disturbance to a powerful Category 4 storm in days. It hit southeastern Texas between Friday night and Saturday morning. It remained over the area yesterday as a tropical storm. There were at least five reported deaths.
The storm caused major flooding. The U.S. National Weather Service projects some areas could be hit by more than 50 inches o...
The wisdom of old advice
July 31, 2017
The wisdom of old advice
Living in a hurricane zone, we grow up hearing advice on storm preparation. Public service announcements repeat this information constantly. You should buy this, cut down and store that. The damage caused by Hurricane Matthew reminds us of the necessity of following the guidance set out to survive storms and their aftermath.
Residents of New Providence were lucky for some time. Last year, for the ...
The wisdom of old advice
July 05, 2017
The wisdom of old advice
Living in a hurricane zone, we grow up hearing advice on storm preparation. Public service announcements repeat this information constantly. You should buy this, cut down and store that. The damage caused by Hurricane Matthew reminds us of the necessity of following the guidance set out to survive storms and their aftermath.
Residents of New Providence were lucky for some time. Last year, for the ...
February 06, 2017
Team Generali, Ubuntu Challenge raise over 12K to support Afrikids project
The Bahamas' Ralpha Moxey was among nine men and women from Generali Worldwide to learn the true meaning of the word "Ubuntu", which means "I am, because we are", encompassing the idea of teamwork, collective ownership and compassion for others. Moxey and the nine other men and women have returned home from a life-changing trip to northern Ghana, where their objective was to learn more about the i...
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