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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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September 09, 2019
Buzz Air Responds to Aftermath of Hurricane Dorian

In response to the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, Buzz Air is donating its fleet of Piper Seneca aircraft to fly supplies to residents of Grand Bahama Island to aid those who have lost everything in their community...

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October 19, 2015
Early lessons from Hurricane Joaquin

In the waning days of September, the southern islands of The Bahamas were unexpectedly but viciously assaulted by an unwelcome visitor in the form of Hurricane Joaquin.

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July 01, 2010
Hurricane Preparedness For Diabetics

With Hurricane season here, everyone needs to get hurricane supplies ready: flashlights, batteries, non-perishable food, bottled water, and medication. Ensure that your medications and supplies are stored in a safe location and can be easily gathered if you must quickly evacuate.

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October 01, 2010
Doctors Hospital Comes to the rescue in answer to Basra's call for help

The Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association has made it its mandate to save persons in distress on the sea. Solely manned and operated by volunteers, BASRA, a dedicated non-profit organization, has saved many lives and been involved in thousands of rescues. Coordinating the search and rescue of survivors of emergency water landings as well as people who have survived the loss of their sea-going vessel,...

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July 19, 2018
NEMA accepts Emergency kits from Fidelity Bank

The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, received about 300 Emergency Kits from Fidelity Bank Bahamas Limited during a presentation at NEMA on Gladstone Road on Wednesday, July 18, 2018...

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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
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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May 30, 2019
The Government Proposes a Number of Tax Relief Measures to Provide Reprieve to Citizens

The Government has proposed a number of tax relief measures to provide some reprieve to all citizens and to encourage economic activity by making the import of certain items relatively cheaper, thereby comparatively easier for persons to enter existing markets and, in some cases, create new ones...

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November 23, 2017
Red Cross Turns Donation Tables on Bahamas Waste

Since the very beginning, Bahamas Waste has developed a reputation as a giving corporate citizen, lending its support to various organizations and non-profits around the country including the Bahamas Red Cross...

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