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'Emergency only' at overcrowded Humane Society shelter
BAHAMAS Humane Society is pleading with the public not to surrender animals this month unless it is an "emergency situation" as the shelter is overwhelmed with animals and has no more space available.
Shelter numbers continue to dwindle
Shelter numbers continue to dwindle
The number of shelter residents in New Providence has decreased from 700 to 585, according to a recent update from the Department of Social Services yesterday. According to the release, there are 457 residents at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium, inclusive of three tents, and [...]
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More than half of GB hurricane shelters ready
More than half of GB hurricane shelters ready
OF the 30 designated hurricane shelters on Grand Bahama, more than half have been inspected and are ready, according to newly appointed island administrator, Cathy Smith.
Full 2011 Emergency Shelter list for the Family Islands
FAMILY ISLANDS
ABACO - 24
NORTH ABACO - 11
Grand Cay
Shiloh Baptist Church
Grand Cay All Age School (Preschool room only)
Church of God Pentecostal
Green Turtle Cay
Amy Roberts All Age School
Church of God
Mount Hope
New Hope Baptist Church
Cedar Harbour
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Copper's Town
Faith Walk Church of God
Fox Town
Fox Town Primary School
Fire Road
New St. Andrew Bapt...
Vessels Sheltering in the Waters of The Bahamas-Anchorage
Over the last few days the Ministries with responsibility for Marine Resources and the Environment were made aware of possible damages to our marine environment by vessels sheltering in Bahamian waters in the vicinity of the Berry Islands...
Islands in line for new storm shelters
Islands in line for new storm shelters
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority officials have set their sights on October 1 to begin construction of two shelters after Hurricane Dorian one year ago proved that churches and schools are not adequate to withstand storm force winds.
Dorian shelter finally closed
Dorian shelter finally closed
AFTER months of being open to accommodate displaced Hurricane Dorian victims, all shelters in New Providence have now been officially deactivated...
Grand Bahama shelters to open this morning
Grand Bahama shelters to open this morning
Grand Bahama shelters will open this morning as the island expects to experience tropical conditions by Saturday, with winds anticipated to reach 50 to 70mph.At 8am the shelters will be activated. The four shelters are Bethel Deliverance Centre and C
Shelters still open Dorian victims
Shelters still open Dorian victims
NEARLY 11 months after Hurricane Dorian, people were still living in a hurricane shelter in New Providence, according to the director of Social Services, Lillian Quant-Forbes - although that shelter was due to close yesterday. Hurricane Dorian chang
Social distancing will be enforced at hurricane shelters, officials say
Hurricane shelters will have designated isolation areas for individuals who present with COVID-19 symptoms, according to Director of Social Services Lillian Quant-Forbes...