Bahamas

Bahamas, Cuba intercept hundreds of Haitian migrants at sea
Both countries plan to repatriate those stopped amid deepening economic and political crises in Haiti.
Published On 1 Oct 2021
Bahamas PM concedes defeat in polls overshadowed by COVID-19
Hubert Minnis concedes defeat to Progressive Liberal Party’s Philip Davis following a campaign centred on the pandemic.
Published On 17 Sep 2021
Hurricane Isaias batters Bahamas on way to Florida coast
The storm has already caused widespread damage in several Caribbean island nations already grappling with coronavirus.
Published On 1 Aug 2020
Bahamas: Volunteers set up temporary clinic
Clinic set up by volunteers from International Medical Corps aims to prevent post-hurricane diseases.
Video Duration 01 minutes 55 seconds
Published On 17 Sep 2019

Many families hoping things will start improving before end of year.

Prime minister says he hopes the potential storm will cause few problems – but people are prepared.

The international community is doing what it can to provide everyday items to help the Bahamas rebuild the lives torn apart by the storm.

The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Sunday as it moves away from the Bahamas and the US coast.

Tens of thousands of Bahamians face a daunting clean-up task after Category 5 hurricane batters Caribbean state.

The 2,500 names have yet to be checked against the rosters of people evacuated or are staying in shelters.

Dozens dead, 70,000 homes destroyed after Hurricane Dorian slammed Abaco and Grand Bahama islands a week ago.

Officials estimate that up to 10,000 people from the Abaco islands alone will need food, water and temporary housing.

As emergency workers grapple with mounting death toll, US president says ‘very bad people’ should be barred entry.

Despite relief efforts conducted by international community and government people are still scrambling for shelter.

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