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June 01, 2022
$1 million donation to resume work on Abaco hurricane shelter
The government yesterday signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for a $1 million donation to restart construction of a hurricane shelter and community center on Abaco. The project was started in 2020 under the previous administration. "This shelter will be immensely beneficial to the people of Abaco and serve as a ...
New mobile shelter can house 400, Russell says
May 03, 2022
New mobile shelter can house 400, Russell says
As The Bahamas prepares for hurricane season, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Director Captain Stephen Russell said yesterday that the government has acquired a mobile shelter that can be deployed during post-storm recovery.
April 12, 2022
Abaco hurricane shelter foundation still not complete
It is unlikely that a community center and hurricane shelter on Abaco, which was started by the Minnis administration, will be completed in time for hurricane season, Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) Chairman Alex Storr said yesterday. "We have a new projects director who is in place," Storr said. "He's getting familiar with it. We are ...
The post Abaco hurricane shelter foundation still n...
Tuberculosis Case Found In Gym Shelter
December 12, 2019
Tuberculosis Case Found In Gym Shelter
A CASE of active tuberculosis has been confirmed in the Kendal Isaacs Gym shelter, Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands confirmed Thursday night...
'We need more shelters for domestic abuse victims'
November 24, 2021
'We need more shelters for domestic abuse victims'
AS public discourse surrounding domestic abuse continues in the country, an activist has called for the establishment of new shelters for victims.
November 08, 2021
Plans for hurricane shelter and soup kitchen in Grand Bahama
THE Evangeline Jervis Community Service Distribution Centre has resumed plans to build a 4,000 sq ft hurricane shelter/soup kitchen to serve as "a proper shelter facility" for Grand Bahama.
NEMA Conducts Shelter Management Training Course
May 24, 2016
NEMA Conducts Shelter Management Training Course
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, hosted a two-day Shelter Management Certification Course for personnel of the Department of Social Services, Royal Bahamas Defence Force and other agencies, in preparation for the 2016 Hurricane Season.
Prepare kit to bring to shelters
September 08, 2017
Prepare kit to bring to shelters
SHELTER co-ordinators yesterday urged the public to prepare a shelter kit to bring food and essential items in the event they are displaced by Hurricane Irma.The entire Bahamas is now under hurricane watch with some islands in the south braced to fee
Shelters - all open from noon Friday.
September 08, 2017
Shelters - all open from noon Friday.
All remaining emergency shelters opened at 12 noon today, to accommodate residents who might have to evacuate their homes due to severe flooding. The shelters in the Southern Bahamas were activated on Thursday for residents who decided to remain on
June 16, 2021
Hopes for completion of 1.8m Abaco Centre and shelter by summer's end
MONTHS after government officials broke ground for a $1.8m community centre and hurricane shelter in Abaco, State Minister for Disaster Preparedness Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe said construction work has officially started on the project, with officials hoping for completion before the summer's end.
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