Some things are easier said than done. Getting rid of our nation’s shanty towns happens to be one of those things. Bahamians have been calling on the government to get rid of these informal communities for years, and following the passage of Hurricane Dorian, which decimated many of these ...
Haitians Face More Discrimination Following Hurricane Dorian
Haitians from Marsh Harbour, Abaco and Grand Bahama are now faced with the terrifying task of rebuilding their lives with no money, no support system and the complete annihilation of some of their communities. Heightened xenophobia has forced many of them to remain behind in what has become a ...
How I Narrowly Escaped Hurricane Dorian
Not many of you know this, but I was supposed to be in Marsh Harbour, Abaco during Hurricane Dorian. The powerful storm has, to date, claimed the lives of five people and left a trail of destruction in its wake. As part of my birthday celebrations, I was supposed to travel to Marsh Harbour ...
Abaco, Here I Come!
I need a vacation. So, I’m taking one. Today, I head to Abaco to get some much-needed R&R. The last time I was on the island, it was 2002. That’s 16 whole years! Some of the islanders left a bad taste in my mouth, so I was in no hurry to return. Even though Abaconians are a proud people ...
