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Red cross says donations are urgently needed to bring relief
BAHAMAS Red Cross Society officials yesterday called for the donation of more "urgently needed" items to better assist the organisation in providing relief to persons suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
35 Andros homes destroyed
35 Andros homes destroyed
OFFICIALS have confirmed that 35 homes were completely destroyed in North Andros by Hurricane Matthew, with 40 residences sustaining major damage, and 100 more receiving minor damage.
Leadership in times of crisis
Leadership in times of crisis
Prime Minister Perry Christie was determined not be caught flat-footed and off-guard in issuing proper warnings ahead of Hurricane Matthew as he was in advance of Hurricane Joaquin.
Grand Bahama United asks for donations and volunteers to aid Grand Bahama in the aftermath of hurricane Matthew
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 ...
HeadKnowles launches hurricane relief effort
HeadKnowles launches hurricane relief effort
THE devastation left behind by Hurricane Matthew has set in motion massive relief efforts by charity organisations, which yesterday appealed for emergency food items and essential toiletries for people most impacted by the monster storm.
Southern New Providence said to be 'like a war zone'
Southern New Providence said to be 'like a war zone'
RESIDENTS in southern New Providence yesterday compared the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew to living in a "war zone," saying the storm's winds were so intense it sounded like a train coming as it bore down on the island.
Supplies off to North Andros
Supplies off to North Andros
The HMBS Lawrence Major left the capital with much needed supplies for residents in North Andros, one of the areas hardest hit by the Category 4 Hurricane Matthew.
Nearly 5,000 sought shelter across nation
Nearly 5,000 sought shelter across nation
NEARLY 5,000 people either went voluntarily or were evacuated to shelters throughout The Bahamas during the passage of Hurricane Matthew, according to Director of Social Services Melanie Zonicle.
'Waves four feet high burst into my home'
'Waves four feet high burst into my home'
RONALD Woodside was at home in his seaside house on South Beach Road with his parents on Thursday, when waves about "four feet" high burst into the building, forcing the family to flee to the second floor.
More than 450 volunteers remove 1,000 pounds of trash during International Coastal Cleanup
More than 450 volunteers remove 1,000 pounds of trash during International Coastal Cleanup
The South Beach environs -- its beach and wetlands -- are healthier today after the removal of 9,888 pieces of trash during the recent International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) event.