Residents urged to monitor Hurricane Jose
The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has urged residents to closely monitor Hurricane Jose.
Tornadoes hit Grand Bahama
ABOUT 100 people in Grand Bahama were affected by surprise tornadoes yesterday, some who “completely lost their homes” after the funnel clouds ripped roofs off structures as the island experienced tropical storm conditions from Hurricane Irma, according to Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson.
Wind, heavy rain warning for Freeport
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Okay Jose – stay away
WEATHER forecasters said yesterday Hurricane Jose does not currently pose an imminent threat to The Bahamas.
Devastation left in Irma’s wake
HURRICANE Irma left Duncan Town, Ragged Island in a state of “devastation,” member of Parliament for the island Chester Cooper said yesterday, telling The Tribune the aftermath had left him “heartbroken”.
Hurricane Irma updates: Weather warning for Freeport
Based on advice from The Meteorological Office, The Ministry of Education announces the following:
Hurricane Irma updates: All Clear for Southeast Bahamas; Hurricane Warning remains for Northwest, Central Bahamas
NATIONAL Emergency Management Agency Director Captain Stephen Russell said Thursday “we can’t take any chances” with Hurricane Irma, which officials say has reached 500 miles in diameter and remains a vicious category five storm.
Reports of hurricane damage to Morton Salt compound
AUTHORITIES on the ground in Inagua are working to determine the extent of hurricane damages sustained at the Morton Salt compound.
BPL gives update on southern islands
At 2pm Bahamas Power and Light issued an update on the situation in the south islands.
PM warns: Stay indoors and heed all warnings
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Friday made his final pleas to residents across the country ahead of Hurricane Irma, urging persons to stay indoors and "heed" all warnings associated with the storm's passage.
Majority of Bahamas 'will be spared brunt of Irma'
THE majority of the Bahamas will be spared the brunt of Hurricane Irma, according to local Meteorologist Ian McKenzie who said the category storm 4 storm has shifted slightly to the west moving the deadly hurricane away from the Northwest and Central Bahamas.
Shelters - all open from noon Friday.
All remaining emergency shelters opened at 12 noon today, to accommodate residents who might have to evacuate their homes due to severe flooding. The shelters in the Southern Bahamas were activated on Thursday for residents who decided to remain on
Entire nation under hurricane watch
THE ENTIRE Bahamas was placed under a hurricane warning Thursday as Hurricane Irma hurled toward the southern islands with winds up to 175 miles per hour. In an interview with The Tribune, US Accuweather forecaster Dan Kottlowski, said the centre of
HURRICANE IRMA UPDATES: BPL announces planned shutdowns
THE EYE of Hurricane Irma is projected to pass directly over the northern tip of Andros Friday night, according to US Accuweather forecaster Dan Kottlowski, who said the "most dangerous side" of the category five storm will pass over New Providence, Grand Bahama, Bimini and the Berry Islands.
MP slams 'drastic' move to close outreach centres
ENGLERSTON MP Glenys Hanna Martin has taken issue with the government's decision to close Department of Social Services outreach centres Wednesday, claiming the "drastic" move placed "vulnerable" Bahamians in crisis.
