DPM leads a delegation at Hurricane Dorian wreath laying and memorial ceremonies in Grand Bahama

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism,Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper headed a delegation ofministers, senators and parliamentarians who assembled at the fourdesignated sites in East Grand Bahama on Saturday, September 3, 2022 topay homage to the victims of Hurricane Dorian and show their support tothose still grieving.

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Watson dismisses criticisms over Dorian memorial events 

Office of the Prime Minister Press Secretary Clint Watson yesterday dismissed criticisms after Facebook messages between him and a Hurricane Dorian survivor on Abaco were widely circulated.  "This a national press conference," Watson said when asked about the messages. "I don't want to address something as frivolous as that. If I inbox somebody regarding their concerns and questions...

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Hurricane Dorian Memorial Week provokes mixed reactions

Since announcing a week of activities to mark the third anniversary of Hurricane Dorian, which tore a destructive path across Abaco and Grand Bahama, the government has come under fire from residents, some of whom took to social media to express their displeasure over Hurricane Dorian Memorial Week events being held on New Providence, which was not impacted by the storm.

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Memorial concert won't ease suffering of hurricane victims

Dear Editor, The government of The Bahamas recently announced that it will observe a week-long memorial to commemorate the passage of the deadliest hurricane to have made landfall in the modern Bahamas. I pondered whether I should say something publicly, and the decision I arrived at was, no. This was changed after many friends and ...
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Memorial for Haitian migrants 'by end of month'

Consultant Louby Georges says officials are hopeful that by the end of the month a memorial will be held for the Haitian migrants who died in a human smuggling incident last month when the boat they were on capsized.

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Govt 'to soon deal with Rand Memorial'

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said officials plan to soon deal with challenges at the Rand Memorial in Grand Bahama, including manpower shortages and structural issues.

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Opposition 'not provided details' of Dorian memorial events

THE Official Opposition has pushed back against claims that it supported a week-long event to observe the anniversary of the passage of Hurricane Dorian, insisting it was "inaccurate".

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National memorial week for Dorian

A WEEK-long national memorial with various activities in honour of Hurricane Dorian victims, survivors and first responders will be held beginning next month, press secretary Clint Watson announced yesterday.

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Lorraine Margaret Muggie Gibson Memorial Service

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Mammogram unit running again at Rand Memorial

HOSPITAL administrator Sharon Williams has confirmed the Mammography Unit at the Rand Memorial Hospital is now back up and running.

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