Bahamian officials have defended their response to Hurricane Dorian after it devastated parts of the island chain last week, killing at least 43 people. Residents on the Abaco Islands have accused the government of failing to provide assistance and prevent…
Hurricane Dorian: Bahamas death toll expected to be ‘staggering’ (BBC)
The death toll from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas will be “staggering”, the country’s government has warned as aid efforts are being stepped up. The official death toll stands at 30, but is expected to rise further. Officials are sending…
Hurricane Dorian: Devastation in Bahamas emerges (BBC)
Rescuers have begun to reach areas of the northern Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Dorian, with aerial images showing a trail of destruction. PM Hubert Minnis said some areas had been “decimated” and expected the current death toll of seven would…
Hurricane Dorian: Pleas for help as storm stalls over Bahamas (BBC)
Residents of the northern Bahamas, some trapped on the roofs of homes, have sent out pleas for help after Hurricane Dorian stalled over the area. Dorian fell in strength on Tuesday to category three, but Grand Bahama island faced at…
Boy, 7, dies as ‘monster’ Hurricane Dorian smashes into Bahamas with 220mph winds (Metro)
A catastrophic hurricane has slammed into the Bahamas with winds of up to 220mph and storm surge waves measuring 20ft above normal tide levels. Life-threatening Catergory 5 Hurricane Dorian is expected to cause widespread flooding on Grand Bahama Island before…
Hurricane Dorian: Bahamas braces for category four storm (BBC)
The Bahamas is bracing for Hurricane Dorian, which strengthened into a category four storm over the weekend. The “extremely dangerous” storm was expected to hit the island chain on Sunday, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, before making landfall…
Christmas-in-the-Bahamas job ad overwhelms app (BBC)
A babysitting app says it has been overwhelmed by responses after a parent posted an ad for a babysitter to join their family on an all-expenses-paid dream Christmas holiday. The position involves spending two weeks in the Bahamas looking after…
