By Llonella Gilbert NASSAU, Bahamas -- Minister of Health the Hon. Dr. Duane Sands explained that as The Bahamas moves into the recovery stage after Category Five Hurricane Dorian hit the islands of...
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Gender-Based Violence Working Group - Bahamas Emergency Response: Referral Pathway for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
(excerpt) Key Messages for Non-GBV Specialists What is Gender-based Violence? (GBV) refers to any harmful act that is perpetrated against a person’s will, and that is based on socially ascribed...
Hurricane Dorian: The Bahamas Daily Stats (17 September 2019)
CURRENT DEATH TOLL & MISSING PERSONS 51: Official death count (more expected) Coalitions of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) are faced with unprecedented logistical challenges in trying to access...
Health Minister Gives Update on Clinics, Healthcare Facilities Affected by Hurricane Dorian
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Duane Sands said on the island of Abaco, clinics in Marsh Harbour, Fox Town, Moore’s Island and Sandy Point are all operational -- in Category...
Hurricane Dorian: The Bahamas Daily Stats (16 September 2019)
Authored by: National Emergency Management Agency Source: National Emergency Management Agency Date: September 16, 2019
Hurricane Dorian: The Bahamas Daily Stats (13 September 2019)
NEMA Daily Update - 13 September 2019 Authored by: National Emergency Management Agency Source: National Emergency Management Agency Date: September 13, 2019
Prime Minister Minnis announces hurricane coordinators for Abaco and Grand Bahama
Authored by: Office of the Prime Minister Source: Office of the Prime Minister Date: September 11, 2019 Hurricane relief and redevelopment coordinators have been appointed for Abaco and Grand Bahama,...
Advisory: Prevention of Skin Infections after Hurricane Dorian
The public is advised that following the passage of Hurricane Dorian there is an increased risk of skin infections associated with flooding and contaminated water. Persons are reminded that skin and...
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Italian Consulate Donates to NEMA for Hurricane Disaster Relief Efforts
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Captain Stephen Russell, Director of the National Emergency Management Agency, accepted a cheque for $3,600 from Alberto G. Suighi, Honorary Consul General for Italy, towards...
Evacuees Returning Home; Assistance Extended to Them
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Deputy Permanent Secretary of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Chrystal Glinton updated the public from the NEMA office on Wednesday afternoon, September 13,...
Social Services Continues To Assist at Shelter: More than 1,200 Residents Receive Help in Fire’s Aftermath
By Matt Maura NASSAU, The Bahamas – Social Workers from the Department of Social Services, Ministry of Social Services and Community Development, will continue to provide extended hours assistance at...
Zika Update (November 14, 2016)
The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that as of 14th November, 2016 twenty four (24) confirmed cases of Zika have been recorded in the Bahamas. Twenty two (22) on the island of New...
Zika Update (October 28, 2016)
The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that as of 28th October, 2016 eighteen (18) confirmed cases of Zika have been recorded on the island of New Providence. All cases sought medical...
Zika Update (October 3, 2016)
The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that as of 3rd October, 2016 seventeen (17) confirmed cases of Zika have been recorded on the island of New Providence. All cases sought medical...
Zika Update (September 26, 2016)
The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that as of 26th September, 2016 fourteen (14) confirmed cases of Zika have been recorded on the island of New Providence. All cases sought medical...
NEMA Receives Medical Supplies for Hurricane Joaquin Relief
NASSAU, The Bahamas - Baptist Health International of Coral Gables, Florida, donated 50 boxes of medical supplies to aid health care professionals tend the basic needs of victims of the recently...
PM Says Government Committed to Organized Process of Hurricane Joaquin Restoration
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Perry Christie declared that The Bahamas Government has made a commitment to reconstruct, to rebuild and to establish an...
NEMA Updates on Hurricane Joaquin Relief Efforts
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, held a press conference on National Heroes’ Day, October 12, 2015, to update the public on the relief efforts following Hurricane...
NEMA and PAHO Conduct Psychological First Aid Training
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization, PAHO, held a Psychological First Aid workshop to equip residents with...
The Chikungunya Virus
Authored by: Hon. Kenred Dorsett M.P. Source: Ministry of the Environment and Housing Date: July 7, 2014 I wish to bring further attention and awareness of the threat posed to The Bahamas by the...