[Climate Change]
Commonwealth Secretary-General: “From the devastation of hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas last year to the wrath of bushfires in Australia, from severe drought in Namibia to islands inundated with king tides in Kiribati, climate change is a threat to the world.”
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[Bahamas News\ Hurricane Dorian Update]
One of the best things people can do to help, now more than ever is to visit. The Bahamas is open for business and still delivering the tropical getaway the country is known for. In addition to planning a trip to The Bahamas, those who wish to contribute can find a list of The Bahamas’ verified partners at www.bahamas.com/relief.
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[Hurricane Dorian]
Bahamas Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands: “This expression of solidarity with the people of The Bahamas is unprecedented. This is the first time that a sitting Director General (of WHO) has visited The Bahamas, albeit under terrible circumstances.”
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[Hurricane Dorian\Bahamas]
This Friday, Bahamas Prime Minister Minnis will deliver the National Statement of The Bahamas focusing on the recovery and aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.
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[Caribbean News]
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque described India as “an important partner for the Caribbean Community.”
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[Hurricane Dorian Aftermath]
Hon. Katherine Forbes-Smith: “The outpouring of generosity and caring has been, and continues to be, truly remarkable. As we move forward with the relief operation, we ask that all residents of Grand Bahama remain focused on caring for the needs of our people and ultimately rebuilding our community. Now is the time that we all need to pull together as one, and be strong and supportive neighbors for each other.”
[Hurricane Dorian]
Bahamas Prime Minister Minnis: “Because of the massive devastation, The Bahamas could not, and cannot face this tragedy alone,” said the Prime Minister. “We have mobilized the entire government to meet this challenge, in partnership with the international community.”
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Hurricane Dorian]
Rep. Maxine Waters: “While we have learned of the disturbing reports that dozens of Bahamians were kicked off of a ferry that was headed to the United States, displaced Bahamians must not be denied the opportunity to come to the United States because our visa and immigration processes are not being expedited in an emergency manner.”
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[Hurricane Dorian]
OECS Director General Didacus Jules: “Dorian reminded us that our sisterhood is not just a common history and that our brotherhood bears the scars of the same vulnerabilities… Today is a role call of family, a call to give not as charity but as the obligation of family. Bahamas’ burden of pain is also our anguish, Bahamas’ loss is our impoverishment… And, sadly with the inevitability of climate change, tomorrow for any of the rest of us.”
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[Hurricane Dorian]
A CARICOM delegation will be arriving in the Bahamas Thursday to assess how they can further help in the recovery effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.
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