The Tribune

BAHA MAR donated $100,000 to The Bahamas Red Cross yesterday after the non-profit organisation was robbed of $80,000 worth of equipment.

“The funds donated will aid in the replacement of the items stolen earlier this week and support the Red Cross in additional areas of need,” Baha Mar said in a statement. “This assistance is imperative for disaster relief and general support to members of the community, especially during hurricane season.

“As a supporter of The Bahamas Red Cross, the Baha Mar Resort Foundation has been actively involved in the organisation over the years, having assisted with multiple hurricane relief efforts and humanitarian needs by donating funds, goods and services to the community.

Baha Mar president Graeme Davis said he was saddened by the crime.

“We were saddened by this selfish and obscene crime and immediately knew action needed to be taken to help,” he said. “This donation is a demonstration of our commitment and support at a crucial time to an organisation that is vital to our community and is integral in providing a wide range of assistance to those in need.”

According to press liaison officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings, several people on Monday breached a northern fence at the Red Cross headquarters on John F Kennedy Drive. They entered several containers containing Caterpillar generators and power equipment.