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The Prime Minister, along with Leader of The Opposition and MP Hubert Chipman traveled Saturday to assess the damage of Hurricane Joaquin. BTC CEO Leon Williams was also on board.
On the same day, Royal Bahamas Defence Force Marines traveled to Long Island.
Islands that have been impacted by Hurricane Joaquin are Cat Island, Ragged Island, Inagua, Mayaguana, Exuma, San Salvador, Rum Cay, Crooked Island, Long Island and Acklins
TIA is providing daily updates on their relief efforts HERE
Bahamas Airport Fee Exemptions - Hurricane Joaquin
VAT Exemptions Apply on Charitable Relief Operations
The Bahamas Red Cross is asking for: rice, oatmeal, flour, sugar, tuna, canned spaghetti, sardines, fruit cups, peanut butter, jam, corned beef, evaporated milk, as well as other non-perishable items.
Monetary donations can be made to:
Acc #289-423-6
Royal Bank. JFK Drive
ScotiaBank has an account set up for relief efforts:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the residents of the Southern Bahamas who have been impacted by Hurricane Joaquin. Let’s each do our part to help our brother and sisters in this time of need.
The Long Island Association has established an account to accept donations for the impacted settlements in Long Island. Donations can be made in branch, via online banking or wire transfer.
Scotiabank
customers can make direct deposits/ transfers using the ‘Third Party Transfer’ option on our website www.bahamas.scotiabank.com
Please call for Wire Transfer information or inbox at Facebook page.
Name of Account: Hurricane Relief Long Island BahamasAccount Number: 170941Branch Transit Number: 03465
Genesis Academy is now a centre for receiving goods and non-perishables for victims of Hurricane Joaquin. Bring your donations directly to the school. A 20 ft Tropical Shipping container will be parked at the school Campus #2, Shirley Street, to receive donations.
Crowdfunding page:A page has been set up to take international and local donations: https://www.youcaring.com/bringing-relief-to-our-families-in-the-bahamas-443717
A Facebook page for Nassau Volunteers
Trans Island Airways is assisting and write:
Looking to assist with the hurricane relief efforts? The two most
important items right now are funds and 40' containers. Trans Island
Airways along with many other Bahamian
and Foreign Air Operators have committed over 12 planes to the recovery
efforts. Odyssey Aviation has offered fuel at a drastically reduced rate
for airplanes involved and Bahama Fast Ferries have donated a vessel
capable of taking 11 containers of relief supplies to the stricken
islands. Fuel is not cheap and any funds that can be contributed to help
keep all of these planes in the air would be greatly appreciated!
Please call us at 1-242-362-4006 if you can provide any assistance!
Kiwanis Clubs of the Bahamas have asked for:
Water, non-perishable food items, first aid supplies, batteries, flashlights, tarps, garbage bags, gloves, toilet paper, paper towels, matches, pet food, 2 way radios for first responders, baby formula, diapers, manual can openers, paper cups, plates, plastic utensils.
Also, clothing, tools, cleaning supplies, mattresses, linens and radios.
Bahamas Chamber of Commerce: Contact BCCEC at 322-2145, or info@thebahamaschamber.com. Roderick Simms and Lana Lee-Brogdon are leading the efforts of the BCCEC in this national relief effort.
Mario's opens up its facilities to receive hurricane relief supplies
700 Partners, non-profit group's Hurricane Relief Fund
In Eleuthera: A team will be at the Rock Sound Market Place tomorrow to receive donations for those affected by Hurricane Jaoquin. This is being spearheaded by Danielle Gibson, Marsulette Patram and Holly Pearce Barrett. Please inbox them or call 242-334-0097.
Marguritta Culmer President of the Kiwanis Club is also hosting a drive
There will be a drive at the Haynes Library in Governor's Harbor on Monday. Amy Simmons and Pryia Simmons have more information. They will be shipping on Tuesday.
Give in Freeport: The Red Cross, Salvation Army and other civic organizations on
Grand Bahama Island are also doing their part. Persons can contact them.
A Facebook page has started for Grand Bahama HERE.
In CANADA:
Bahamas High Commission Ottawa has organized donations to The Bahamas Red Cross Society by wire transfer, the instructions are as follows:
Canadian Funds
Destination: ROYCCAT2
RBC ROYAL BANK OF CANDA
TORONTO
PAY TO BANK: /095912415081
ROYCBSNS
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited
Nassau, Bahamas
Beneficiary: 05165 289-423-6
BAHAMAS RED CROSS SOCIETY
In the USA:
The Bahamas Consulate General in New York writes:
US Residents: If you care to donate towards this effort, please send unopened water and non-perishable items to the below address:
Symonette Concierge & Export Services, LLC
4801 South University Drive
Suite 250
Davie, FL 33328
If you need to drop off the items, please call 786-365-5312 and we will be there to accommodate you.
The Bahamas Consulate Office of Miami is coordinating donations via the Miami Foundation on this website.
Bahamians in Atlanta Sending Relief to Hurricane Joaquin Victims
DO YOU HAVE ANOTHER RELIEF INITIATIVE TO ADD? Email us at info@thebahamasweekly.com
