Acting PM releases statement on deaths at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort

As of Monday, May 9, 2022

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Chester Cooper.

Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper released a statement on Sunday regarding the deaths of three American visitors at the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma on Friday.

“In the aftermath of the sudden passing of three American visitors on Exuma this weekend, the Government of The Bahamas wishes to provide the following update as we continue our investigation,” Mr Cooper said.

“First in our thoughts are the grieving families. As a native of Exuma and the Member of Parliament, I have reached out personally to the families to offer condolences on behalf of the people of Exuma and The Bahamas.

“Since Saturday, The Royal Bahamas Police Force, The Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Tourism and officials from the US Embassy have been working together, including collaborating to expedite the process for the formal identification of the deceased.

“Once the remains have been legally identified, the pathologist can begin the process of identifying the cause of death.

“Prime Minister Davis has been kept abreast of the situation,” Mr Cooper’s statement continued. “We will provide further updates once more information is available. We again offer our sympathies, thoughts and prayers to the families affected.

“Both the Ministry of Tourism and The Royal Bahamas Police Force will remain in close contact with the families of the deceased.

“We ask that their desire for privacy be resp

TalRussell 2 years, 7 months ago

As the investigation continues into the cause of a deadly explosion at a hotel in Havana Cuba ... should rung a deep concern alarm over the state of our own island's hotels as to risks onsite and external preventive measures and response time, trained personnel and its numbers along with equipment and training capabilities. ... Has there only been silence from Sandals ― Yes?

ThisIsOurs 2 years, 7 months ago

I wonder if they found Pratt yet? He disappeared from a jail cell for over 3(?) years now. Maybe if Tourism and RBPF worked together they could find him

John 2 years, 7 months ago

According to reports the (two)couples did not know each other. The things in common are that they were staying in adjoining villas at the resort when they became ill and were taken to the clinic. One couple later died as well as the husband of the lone survivor. The situation was originally treated as a crime scene but the yellow tape had been removed. The autopsies are now key in determining the cause of the persons becoming I’ll and three later dying.