Prime Minister commends NEMA on its work
Prime Minister Perry Christie commended the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA and its Emergency Support Function groupings for its work especially during a disaster period.
9.50pm UPDATE: Power issues, Bahamas Dept of Meteorology statement, new forecast map
The centre of Sandy is between Cat Island and Eleuthera.
Hurricane Sandy 'way stronger' than expected on Long Island
Hurricane Sandy was "way stronger" than Long Islanders expected, the general manager at one of the island's leading resorts said, telling The Tribune it experienced winds greater than 100 miles per hour.
3.15PM UPDATE: BEC preparedness plans
In New Providence, BEC will maintain electricity supply throughout the duration of the storm; however, there are possibilities of supply interruption due to adverse weather conditions.
HURRICANE SANDY: PMH update for dialysis patients
ALL Princess Margaret Hospital dialysis patients are advised that patients scheduled for dialysis on Friday are asked to report to the unit for their treatment at their regular time on Saturday.
PMH visiting suspended
VISITING HOURS at the Princess Margaret Hospital have been suspended
JUST IN: Mayaguana prepared to ride out Sandy
Mayaguana is fully prepared to take action once Hurricane Sandy hits, but most residents are waiting to see what happens, Island Administrator Lavon Harris-Smith told the Tribune.
11:30AM HURRICANE SANDY UPDATE
Hurricane Sandy is moving between the northeast coast of Cuba and the Central Bahamas.
JUST IN: Experts warn not to 'take storm lightly'
Weather conditions are going to continue to deteriorate as the day wears on and weather experts warn Hurricane Sandy is "nothing to take lightly."
8:45AM: HURRICANE SANDY UPDATE
Hurricane Sandy has now upgraded to a category two storm with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph and is currently moving between the northwest coast of Cuba and the Central Bahamas at 18mph, according to information from the National Hurricane Centre (NHC).
Hurricane shelters made ready
HURRICANE shelters across the country were being made ready as of 7am as Hurricane Sandy ploughed its course into The Bahamas.
HURRICANE SANDY: Airport closed
LYNDEN Pindling International Airport was due to close its operations at 7am today, affecting nearly 7,000 passengers.
