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Colonial Mobilising To Help Hurricane Victims
The Colonial Group International said they are “closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane Dorian on the Bahamas and positioning staff and resources to help people in need. “The hurricane is clearly a massive catastrophe for the Bahamas, particularly for the residents of Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands, which were subjected to the worst... Read more of this article
‘Extremely Heartbreaking’ And ‘Devastating’
[Written by Don Burgess] Water from Hurricane Dorian is receding, but the full amount of devastation to The Bahamas is yet to be counted. The death toll is now at 30, and officials said that could increase as the search effort continues. Nearly half the people on the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama are without homes. The hurricane brought 30 inches... Read more of this article
Bacardi Pledges $1 Million To Help The Bahamas
Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian on The Bahamas, Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi Limited and the Bacardí family committed to donating $1 million in cash and other assistance to the disaster relief and recovery efforts. “Bacardi will collaborate with non-profit partners and the Bahamian government to ensure that this cash donation... Read more of this article
Donations Toward Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund
Saying they have received “requests from many individuals, businesses and organizations enquiring how to go about donating towards the Bahamas Hurricane Relief Fund,” the Government has provided information for those that wish to donate to assist the Bahamas, who have sustained severe damage from a Category 5 Hurricane. A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article
Officials Confirm: 20 People Killed In Bahamas
International media are now reporting the very sad news that officials have confirmed that 20 people have died in the Bahamas due to Hurricane Dorian, with the total expected to rise as search efforts continue. “Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands has confirmed that the death toll from Hurricane Dorian now stands at 20 – as for 6pm. There were... Read more of this article
BELCO Ready To Assist Restoration In Bahamas
BELCO has confirmed that they are “on standby to send crews to assist in restoring power to The Bahamas Islands affected by Category 5 Hurricane Dorian.” “When it became clear that Hurricane Dorian would impact The Bahamas Islands, BELCO management reached out to their partners in the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation... Read more of this article
Premier Offers Sympathy, Support To Bahamas
Following the catastrophic damage in the Bahamas caused by Hurricane Dorian, Premier David Burt extended sympathies to the people of the Bahamas, and said he has reached out to the Bahamian Prime Minister to offer support. Premier David Burt said, “On behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to our neighbours... Read more of this article
Red Cross Launch Appeal To Help The Bahamas
The Bermuda Red Cross has launched an appeal to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian, which slammed the Bahamas leaving at least 5 people dead and causing catastrophic damage. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Red Cross has launched an appeal for those affected by Hurricane Dorian, one of the strongest hurricanes on record in the Atlantic Ocean. “This... Read more of this article
BF&M Donates To Red Cross To Help Bahamas
BF&M has made a substantial donation to the Red Cross to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Dorian — a Category 5 hurricane described as one of the most intense storm on record to make landfall anywhere in the North Atlantic Ocean Basin — slammed the Bahamas leaving at least 5 people dead and causing catastrophic... Read more of this article
At Least Five Dead As Hurricane Slams Bahamas
In absolutely devastating news from the Bahamas, the Bahamian and international media are now reporting that “at least 5 people are dead after Hurricane Dorian’s catastrophic assault on the Bahamas.” “Prime Minister, the most Honorable Dr. Hubert Minnis, has confirmed five deaths in Abaco,” the ZNS Bahamas news service tweeted. “Dorian,... Read more of this article
Category 5 Hurricane Heads To Bahamas, Florida
While Bermuda is being spared the brunt of Hurricane Dorian, others are not so fortunate, with Dorian — a category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 180 mph [285 km/h] — set to move over the Bahamas, and is also expected to affect the south east of the United States. The “extremely dangerous” storm is the strongest... Read more of this article
