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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2011 - 2:18:31 AM |
SLIDE SHOW: The Prime Minister and his team view the damage at the Freeport Container Port where a tornado touch down on March 29th causing in the death of 3 personnel and many injured. Leading the tour was the CEO of Freeport Container Port, Gary Gilbert seen in the safety vest and hard hat. Photos: Derek Carroll
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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - The Bahamas Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Hubert Ingraham traveled to Grand Bahama on March 30th, just one day after tornadoes touched down on the island and caused the death of three persons working at the Freeport Container Port.
CEO of FCP, Gary
Gilbert showed the affected areas and gave an account of damage and explained what took place
to those attending the tour.
Other
areas affected on the island
included the Port
Lucaya area and Hepburn Town, where the Prime Minister toured and spoke to residents.
The PM also visited Rand Memorial
Hospital to speak to the injured.
According to a March 30th Tribune article the names of those who perished were Mike Young, Cleve Lowe, and Sean Saunders.
Counseling is being provided to the families of those who perished as well as others injured, including the staff at the container port.
Damage at the Freeport Container Port Photos: Derek Carroll
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Damage at the Freeport Container Port Photos: Derek Carroll
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The Prime Minister and his team visit the Rand Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Grand Bahama and speak to the injured on March 30th. Photos: Derek Carroll
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SLIDE SHOW: Prime Minister Ingraham tours Hepburn Town, an area damaged by Monday's tornados. Photos: Derek Carroll
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Damage at Freeport Container Port (PHOTOS)
Grand Bahama Hit By Tornados
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