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One Eleuthera and Partners Begin Hurricane Relief Efforts (Updated with Donation Link)

September 11, 2019, 9:51 am
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The One Eleuthera Foundation, on Monday, September 2nd, 2019, announced their mobilization of resources to assist with relief and recovery efforts in Abaco and Grand Bahama.

See statement below:

“We are saddened by the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in Abaco and Grand Bahama. Our thoughts and prayers are with our sisters and brothers.

One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) and our partners including South Eleuthera Emergency Partners (SEEP), Centre for Training and Innovation (CTI), South Eleuthera Mission (SEM), Cancer Society of Eleuthera (CSE), the Harbour Island Green School (HIGS) and others are currently mobilizing resources to assist with the relief and recovery efforts in Abaco and Grand Bahama. We will be guided by NEMA in these efforts.

If you wish to contribute resources to this effort you can do so in the following ways:  Read more >>
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In Abaco Islands, the letter D marks the site of a grim recovery effort

September 11, 2019, 10:06 am
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Richard Graham, a search and rescue volunteer, searches for bodies with his canine MiKo among the rubble in the neighborhood the Mudd, in Abaco Island, Bahamas on Sept. 10, 2019. Mariana Henninger / NBC News

By Daniella Silva

MARSH HARBOUR, Bahamas — Three men were walking through the tattered neighborhood known as the Mudd in the Abaco Islands on Tuesday morning when they came upon the remnants of a home with the symbol of a diamond spray-painted on a wall left standing. A single letter D was painted in the center.

D for deceased.

Next to it were two arrows, indicating the presence of two dead bodies stuck in the mountainous debris.

More than a week after Hurricane Dorian flattened the shantytown into massive piles of wood and steel, the search and rescue effort has shifted to recovering the remains of those killed by the catastrophic Category 5 storm.  Read more >>
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Locals & businesses donate 19 tons of supplies to the Bahamas

September 11, 2019, 10:15 am
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(WPMI) Locals & businesses donate 19 tons of supplies to the Bahamas

By Muriel Bailey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Port of Mobile's Maritime community is collecting donations and supplies for the Bahamas.

"We have collected over 19 tons that have been arriving by truck," Judith Adams with the Alabama Port Authority said.

Adams says that includes donations from people and businesses in Mobile and Baldwin counties.

She says Mediterranean Shipping Company will load the donations in shipping containers and get the items to the Bahamas by Tuesday of next week.  Read more >>
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Local volunteers return from Bahamas, say they've never seen so much destruction

September 11, 2019, 10:26 am
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Local volunteers return from Bahamas, say they've never seen so much destruction (KOMO News)

SEATAC, Wash. -- Empact Northwest volunteers are back home from the Bahamas Tuesday and say they saw destruction like they’d never seen before.

Seventeen specially trained first responders were sent to one of the hardest hit islands to conduct search and rescue missions.

They’re called the Pathfinders and they said this mission was unlike any other because they usually have some sort of government entity to work with but this time, the locals were so overwhelmed, they had to take on the mission by themselves.  Read more >>
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Hurricane Dorian recovery underway, top Bahamian official talks with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS

September 11, 2019, 10:29 am
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Deputy director general of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Ellison Tommy Thompson.

The beat of the Bahamas goes on in the capital city of Nassau, left virtually untouched by Hurricane Dorian.

Tourists arrive, thousands at a time on cruise ships, and flock to the shops on busy Bay Street. And it's all in stark contrast to the devastation of Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands to the north.

"We really took a blow," said Peter, a native from the area.

Peter said he has lost contact with relatives on the storm-ravaged islands and is left wondering if they're dead or alive.

"We need all the help we can get," he added.

Ellison 'Tommy' Thompson is deputy director general of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. He says recovery efforts are underway, relief supplies are arriving and they're slowly transporting people from the devastated areas to shelters in the capital city and elsewhere.  Read more >>
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Bahamian Art & Culture : No. 391 : 09.11.19

September 11, 2019, 1:57 pm
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This week's Bahamian Art & Culture Newsletter is our hurricane Dorian edition. Inside are stories, relief efforts, donation sites, and much much more. Please sit and have a read.

• Cover art by Bahamian artist Jamaal Rolle.
• A new exhibition opens tonight featuring new work by Richardo Barrett at The Central Bank of The Bahamas Art Gallery. Part proceeds go to hurricane relief.
• Second Part of our exclusive interview with Holly Bynoe, NAGB's outgoing Chief Curator.
• Plus news and stories featuring Bahamian creatives: Erica Moiah James, Christian Campbell, Lavar Munroe, Ashleigh Sean Rolle, #TavaresStrachan, Lenny Kravitz, Wayne Neely, and Dyah Neilson.

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On-the-Ground Photos of Green Turtle Cay (Post-Dorian)

September 12, 2019, 10:54 am
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By Little House by the Ferry

A million thanks to Bruce Pinder of Da Salty Pig Adventures in Spanish Wells for allowing me to share these photos of GTC’s New Plymouth settlement with you.

As you can see, the devastation is widespread, and the residents of Green Turtle Cay (as well as the Abaco mainland, other Abaco cays and Grand Bahama) will need all the support they can get in the weeks, months and years ahead. Please help if you can. Here’s how.  Read more >>
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Estimated 2,500 names on list of the missing in Bahamas after Dorian

September 12, 2019, 11:00 am
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Prime Minister Hubert Minnis

By Jessica Campisi

A tentative list of the missing in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian has 2,500 names, officials reportedly said Wednesday.

However, the nation’s government said those names haven’t yet been checked against rosters listing those who have since evacuated from the islands or are staying in shelters in light of the mass devastation from the storm, according to The Associated Press.

As a result, the list of those missing is likely to shrink, Carl Smith, a spokesman for the Bahamas’ National Emergency Management Agency, told the AP.  Read more >>
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Family refuses to evacuate Bahamas without their dog

September 12, 2019, 11:07 am
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By Chris Gilmore

A Bahamian family and their pet dog are counting their blessings today after evacuating from Freeport in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.

They made it to South Florida this week, but they say it wasn’t without the help of several local organizations and non profits.  Read more >>
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‘They’re asking me for the impossible’: Bahamians say feds keep them from flying to U.S.

September 12, 2019, 11:15 am
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is handing out these letters to evacuees denied entry to the U.S. in Nassau, requiring them to return with more documents.

By Monique O. Madan and Taylor Dolven

Hundreds of Bahamian evacuees trying to fly to the United States have been turned away at the international airport in Nassau.

In addition to a passport, airline officials confirmed to the Miami Herald that U.S. Customs and Border Protection is now requiring some Bahamians to have U.S. visas instead of clean police records as the agency has required previously.

Several passengers — some with visas, some without — who made it to Miami International Airport on Wednesday evening told the Herald that they are only allowed to stay in the country for two weeks. Travelers from Abaco and Grand Bahama are being subjected to extra screenings by U.S. immigration agents in Nassau, passengers and airline officials say.

Other documents CBP agents are requesting include proof of income, property ownership, utility bills, employer contact information and proof of pre-purchased return flights.

The more in-depth screenings represent a dramatic departure from the fluid immigration relationship that existed between the U.S. and the Bahamas prior to Hurricane Dorian.  Read more >>
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NAGB News

September 13, 2019, 6:57 am
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The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas recently launched two powerful initiatives in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian - in partnership with various charities and organisations committed to response efforts. This newsletter provides information about our Donation Drive and We Gatchu: Sanctuary After The Storm campaigns. Additionally, the NAGB remains committed to delivering its regular programming as we continue to educate, uplift and inspire.

Donation Drive
Lend a Helping Hand
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian, the NAGB has partnered with various organisations to support relief efforts. While every item is important, we would like to encourage the donation of toys and special items for children in addition to non-perishable items.

Your selfless donations will go a long way in recovery efforts, but if you would like to donate by volunteering your time, please visit  https://forms.gle/kVgUvNcHno3wzJZW7.
Volunteer Here
Your NAGB is Here for You!
Due to imminent poor weather conditions, Friday evening's "Diggin' Deep + Letting Go" event is postponed. Don't worry, we aren't cancelling! We are simply going to put it off until the weather subsides. Hold tight for the new date, and hold firm. This means we get more time to get the drumming, poetry, and music extra tight for you all. We gatchu.
Stay Tuned for the New Date
Create Space Healing Sessions
As part of the NAGB’s joint initiative “We Gatchu: Sanctuary After The Storm”, we've teamed up with artist and art therapist Susan Moir Mackay to bring Create Space to those impacted by Hurricane Dorian. 
Create Space is a safe art space that is open to everyone. It is a space for emotions or quietness after Dorian. A space for reflecting or becoming absorbed in art-making. Working with art materials after a crisis can be a tool for restoring a sense of safety, connection and rebuilding agency and grounding for individuals and communities. This is our intention for Create Space.
The first of three such events will be held at the NAGB on Friday, September 13th, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Let's Get Creative Together
Soul Search at NAGB Wellness Sundays
The NAGB is dedicated to supporting the Bahamian public after the storm in many ways! It must be noted that the museum is now FREE of charge for Bahamians and residents until the endof December. Please share the word and visit us today! The public is welcome to view the exhibitions, tour the sculpture garden, relax at the Amphitheater, or book a tour.

You can also join us this Sunday, September 15th, 2019, when we host a day of wellness which includes meditation sessions at 5:00 P.M. with Tezel Lightbourne, and Yoga with Daniel Cinque at 6:00 P.M.

See you soon!
NAGB Wellness Sundays
NAGB Film Series Presents 
The Princess Bride
This fun for the whole family film will make you belly laugh, something that we need now more than ever, and gives insight into the deepest parts of our humanity. With themes of true love, arrogance, cowardice and loyalty, we witness compassion, joy, hilarity and love conquering evils. 
Have a Laugh with the NAGB
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Copyright ©2019 National Gallery of The Bahamas, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
P.O.Box N711, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas

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Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation - Rebuilding Grand Bahama

September 13, 2019, 2:42 pm
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Dear Friends of Grand Bahama,
Rebuilding Grand Bahama

Hurricane Dorian had disastrous effects for Grand Bahama. Far too many people have been left in need of food of water, and many of them were left homeless. We are deeply saddened by what the members of our community have gone through as a result of this storm and we are anxious to do everything that we can to alleviate some of their suffering in any way that we can. You can help us accomplish this by donating to our relief fund by clicking here.

We are committed to transparency and to ensuring that 100% of all donations go directly to those effected by Hurricane Dorian. Below we've included just some of the work that we've doing, and if you would like to see daily updates on our progress, follow our Facebook or Instagram pages.


Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation


Go to Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation official website
Hands On

Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation and Grand Bahama Port Authorty directors Rupert Hayward and Henry St. George were hard at work in the USA at Costco getting relief supplies, as well as tirelessly meeting with reps to continue to help the island. 
Direct to the People

One of our organizers, Rupert Hayward enjoyed spending time and sharing Hurricane Dorian aid with Otis Carey, the oldest survivor from McClean's Town. We are so thankful that we are able to help kind people like him.
GBPA Launches Independent Fundraising Arm to FUND Dorian Relief Efforts on Grand Bahama

New Providence, Bahamas – In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian scores governmental and non-government agencies have begun the work of rebuilding the country’s most northern islands. On Grand Bahama Island, the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), under its mandate as a quasi-governmental agency, has begun spearheading these efforts to bring relief to, and provide refuge for, the thousands of residents displaced by the storm.

“What we have seen thus far is truly an outpouring of concern for the people of Grand Bahama, and it is our intention to ensure that all of that aid is being distributed in ways that it can provide the most impact for those affected,” said Rupert Hayward Executive Director of the Grand Bahama Port Authority.

The British ARMY came through with water and other supplies for the victims of Hurricane Dorian here in The Bahamas:
Hard At Work

Our team is constantly collecting and distributing relief supplies to those in need around Grand Bahama. We couldn't do this without you.
We are in need of volunteers!

Would you like to lend a hand (or a truck)? Give Christine Culmer a call at 727-7912 to make arrangements.
Volunteers from Bahamas Adventures assisted in transportation of relief goods:

                      Go to Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation official website
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The Tribune Weekend

September 14, 2019, 5:52 am
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Thousands in Bahamas struggle to find work after Dorian

September 16, 2019, 7:21 am
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Doria's destruction in the northern Bahamas, many people are without jobs, but there is a strong demand for heavy equipment operators to help open roads and clear debris. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

By Danica Coto

FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) — Jobs are scarce, savings are running low and money is barely trickling in.

As survivors of Hurricane Dorian enter week three of post-storm life, many in the northwestern Bahamas, known for its casinos, golf courses and mega yachts, worry they will be forced into deep poverty as they scramble to find work in the aftermath of the Category 5 storm that wreaked havoc on two islands.  Read more >>
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To Help The Bahamas After Hurricane Dorian Take A Vacation To The Bahamas

September 16, 2019, 7:26 am
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SmartFlyer travel advisor Laura Epstein:  "All islands in the Exumas are also open and unaffected! It’s so incredibly important to keep in mind that with 700 + islands in the Bahamas and primarily just the northwestern Bahamas being affected, much of the country is still open for tourism.” LAURA EPSTEIN

By Doug Gollan

After natural disasters such as Hurricane Dorian, visitor arrivals to nearby and unaffected areas typically drop causing a second crisis with businesses that rely on tourism and the locals who are employed by them.

In the case of the Bahamas, where 60% of GDP comes from tourism, over 90% of its hotel inventory is in places that weren’t impacted by Dorian, and much of the economy is dependent vacationers.

It’s not always apparent, but hotels have dozens of local vendors in their supply chains, many small and medium-size businesses that support large sections of the workforce. Then there are local restaurants and bars, sightseeing companies, taxi services, boutiques, galleries and other retail establishments. And there are the companies that support those businesses. All depend on you coming.  Read more >>
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Grand Bahama Hurricane Update

September 16, 2019, 11:34 am
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GRAND BAHAMA HURRICANE UPDATE
Grand Bahama Re-Emerges Stronger & Better

As we all try to reclaim back our daily routines, we at 242NewsBahamas wish to share a special GB Update, on what we know. Please send us your information to share with the GB Public. We welcome any flyers and info for FREE. We will be offering discounts of 50% off for any artwork needed until October 2019, for those in the GB and Abaco. We will send an ABACO edition when we know more.

Stay strong GB, we are so proud of your resiliency, your patience, and your care for one another. We can rebuild, and we will be better!

#242NewsTeam
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Utility Updates:
Grand Bahama Power Company

Yesterday crews were able to successfully energize: Bishop Michael Eldon School, Freeport Primary, Walter Parker Primary, Sunland Baptist Academy, Pinder's Point, and The Lucayan Harbour.

Crews will continue to work in a number of areas throughout the island tomorrow to restore customers as well as address isolated outages.

We know that customers with isolated outages are anxious to have their homes restored and crews continue to work diligently to safely restore customers as quickly as possible.
Grand Bahama Port Authority

Water supply has been partially restored and is considered safe for bathing. Customers are still advised to boil water used for food and ice preparation, brushing teeth, and dish washing.

Sanitation Services Company asks that you separate damaged household items and vegetation debris following Hurricane Dorian.
GB Disaster Foundation Brings Relief to Residents Impacted by Hurricane Dorian
Freeport, Bahamas – In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, the Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation (GBDRF) - the organization formed by the Directors of Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to oversee relief efforts - quickly sprang into action to meet the needs of impacted residents. With the help of its many partners, the GBDRF has spearheaded a series of rescue operations, particularly in the hard-hit East End, in addition to providing water, food, clothing, and other relief items to Grand Bahamian families.
Who's open?
Normal hours may not apply.

  • Aliv
  • Burger King
  • Bahamas First
  • Barefoot Marketing
  • Barefoot Locations
  • Batelco
  • Bonanza Bar
  • Cable Bahamas
  • Chappies
  • Commonwealth Bank
  • Cost Right
  • Family Wellness Center
  • Flying Fish
  • Grand Bahama Power Company
  • Italian Speciality Imports
  • KFC
  • KSR Car Rentals
  • Lucayan Medial Centre
  • Medical Pavillion & Pharmacy
  • Most Gas Stations
  • NUA
  • Pollo Tropical
  • Sabor
  • Sav Mor
  • Scotia Bank
  • Silk Cafe
  • Solomon's Lucaya
  • Sunrise Medical Centre
  • Wendy's
  • Western Air
Bahamian Brewery To Rebuild & Restore GB Operations
Six months to have Sands Beer back in Bahamian Hands

Freeport GB, The Bahamas – In 2008 the Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company Limited (BBB), the brainchild of James “Jimmy” Sands officially opened its doors on Grand Bahama Island. Its mission, to provide ‘Truly Bahamian’ products that all Bahamians could enjoy and be proud of. In the more than ten years since, the Brewery has redefined the beer business in The Bahamas and established itself as an integral part of the Grand Bahama landscape. Following the passage of Hurricane Dorian however, that geography is now forever changed. The mega-storm which was rated a Category 5, blew through Grand Bahama causing immeasurable damage and destruction. Like scores of homes and residences on the island, The Brewery did not escape Dorian’s wrath.
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Miami lawmakers agree on TPS for Venezuela, Haiti. Why is the Bahamas different?

September 17, 2019, 4:55 am
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As the Bahamas looks to rebuild, some Bahamians and Haitian migrants are staying put.

By Alex Daugherty

National Democrats are using the White House’s decision not to grant Temporary Protected Status for the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian as a political argument against the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

Five presidential candidates signed onto a bill introduced by Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez on Thursday, a day after media reports emerged that the White House wasn’t considering TPS for the Bahamas. They argued that the U.S. has a moral responsibility to accept hurricane victims.

“Hurricane Dorian devastated the Grand Bahama and Abaco islands and swept away homes and livelihoods, but the Trump administration made the heartless decision not to help those impacted,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said in a statement. “The U.S. has a moral obligation to grant Temporary Protected Status to Bahamians struggling to survive after this disaster.”  Read more >>
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Bahamas: Volunteers set up temporary clinic

September 17, 2019, 5:00 am
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Clinic set up by volunteers from International Medical Corps aims to prevent post-hurricane diseases.

By Alan Fisher

It has been two weeks since Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas. More than 1,000 people are still missing and 50 have been confirmed dead.

Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher is in the town of High Rock on Grand Bahama Island, where a temporary clinic staffed by volunteers has been set up.  Read more >>
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Jacksonville woman looking to bring portable shower units to the Bahamas

September 17, 2019, 5:08 am
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Neighbors in Bahamas say showers are needed to help recovery

By Meghan Moriarty , Action News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville woman is working to take more resources to the Bahamas, following devastation from Dorian, while also helping her own family pick up the pieces.

Sophie Filibert works at UNF as a counselor, but with her free time she's working to piece her family's life back together. But, it will take some time to return to complete normalcy.  Read more >>
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Local pilot aids Bahamas after Dorian

September 17, 2019, 5:16 am
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Pilot Shawn Chaney

By Alexandra Mester

Shawn Chaney, a pilot, had seen stories of how private planes were able to quickly mobilize and deliver critical assistance following disasters.

He’d considered helping with relief efforts since the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, but had hoped that day would never come.

“That was kind of always in the back of my mind as something I might do,” he said.

Mr. Chaney, who lives near Clyde, was one of many people from northwest Ohio who have assisted in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian’s devastation in the Bahamas. Earlier this month, he flew four missions from Florida to Great Abaco Island through the nonprofit AERObridge.  Read more >>
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