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(Photos) UN Secretary General visits Abaco, Bahamas
By Bahamas Information Services
Sep 15, 2019 - 1:07:17 AM

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(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)

ABACO, The Bahamas -- The Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres visited The Bahamas, arriving Friday, September 13 -- during which he had meetings with Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, participated in a press conference, and visited the island of Abaco where he saw first-hand the devastation by Hurricane Dorian. Photos show his visit to Abaco.

Upon arrival in Abaco, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was greeted by officials led by Jack Thompson, Permanent Secretary.

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(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)


Aerial view of heavy damage at Treasure Cay.

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(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)


UN Secretary General and team taking aerial view of Abaco island, in the northern part of the Bahamas archipelago.

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(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)


Abaco business district, Marsh Harbour, took a major hit.

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(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)


UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, centre, conveys greetings at NEMA's Command Centre, Abaco. Also pictured from left are: NEMA Director Captain Stephen Russell, Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Darren Henfield and Minister of the Environment and Housing the Hon. Romauld Ferreira.

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(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)

Visit to the Mudd in Marsh Harbour, Abaco.

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(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)

Businesses, homes in Marsh Harbour sustained major damage.

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