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September 16, 2011
Bank of The Bahamas and Phil's Food Services extend Cat Island CODE R.E.D Hurricane Relief

In the wake of Hurricane Irene's devastating impact on Cat Island, Bank of The Bahamas announced today it is extending Cat Island Code R.E.D. -- relief effort drive -- with donation boxes at all New Providence branches, a cash account and two large containers for food, water, baby and medical supplies at Phil's Food Services.

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September 07, 2011
RBC Royal Bank Presents Significant Donation to Support Bahamas Red Cross Hurricane Irene Relief Efforts

A highly regarded and loyal corporate donor to The Bahamas Red Cross, RBC Royal Bank has once again demonstrated its extraordinary leadership by committing significant assistance to the Red Cross relief efforts with Hurricane Irene.

The bank today announced a significant cash donation along with a commitment to provide volunteers to assist the Red Cross with the packing of hundreds of boxes of...

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September 05, 2011
Gov't Officials Refused to Release Hurricane Aid to Volunteers

DELIVERIES of aid for the battered communities of southern Cat Island were further delayed this weekend as government officials refused to release the goods to waiting volunteers.

The first shipment of building materials, tarpaulins, food and water had arrived in Smith's Bay on Friday, yet remained on the dock until yesterday morning as authorities hesitated to release the emergency items to wa...

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August 31, 2011
Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief in High Gear

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported that Hurricane Irene disaster relief response is in high gear and started as early as Friday, when an initial assessment team, made of NEMA governmental and non-governmental partners, and a shipment of food, water and goods went to Acklins and Crooked Island, on Friday, August 26, 2011. Since then NEMA has co-ordinated the shipment of goods ...

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August 30, 2011
Hurricane Irene Damage Assessment Reports - Abaco and Eleuthera

Enclosed are Rapid Damage and Critical Infrastructure Assessment reports for the island of Abaco, and Rapid Damage Assessment report for the island of Eleuthera. Pathfinders Task Force completed a Rapid Damage Assessment of Abaco Island, Bahamas on D+1 following Hurricane Irene.

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August 29, 2011
Hurricane Message From Hon. DR. Hubert A. Minnis

The recent passing of Hurricane Irene has truly been a test of our endurance. The Killarney community and indeed the entire New Providence has once again been blessed. We thank God for spearing us from what could have been one of the worse disasters in our island's history.

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August 23, 2011
Statement on Hurricane Irene - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham

Statement by The Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham Prime Minister on Hurricane Irene August 23, 2011 Good Morning, As all are aware the country is once again under threat of impact by a major hurricane. The Bahamas has not been impacted by a major hurricane during the past three years.

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August 22, 2011
NEMA Activates Operation Centre for Hurricane Irene

Officials at The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, have put members of its Emergency Function Support group on notice to report to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) and will activate the Centre at 6 p.m. today (Monday, August 22, 2011) as a hurricane watch has been issued for the Central Bahamas because of Hurricane Irene.

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August 22, 2011
NEMA Activates Operation Centre for Hurricane Irene

Officials at The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, have put members of its Emergency Function Support group on notice to report to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) and will activate the Centre at 6 p.m. today (Monday, August 22, 2011) as a hurricane watch has been issued for the Central Bahamas because of Hurricane Irene.

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August 22, 2011
NEMA Activates Operation Centre for Hurricane Irene

Officials at The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, have put members of its Emergency Function Support group on notice to report to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) and will activate the Centre at 6 p.m. today (Monday, August 22, 2011). This action by NEMA comes as a hurricane watch has been issued for the Central Bahamas because of Hurricane Irene.
At 12 noon, the Departm...

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