/tags/bahamastrong #BahamaStrong en-US WLRN Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:44:28 GMT /show/the-sunshine-economy/2020-01-27/the-sunshine-economy-rebuilding-the-northern-bahamas-after-hurricane-dorian Great Abaco Island remains beautiful but scarred. It is scarred from the seemingly endless hours of winds and water from Hurricane Dorian in September.… Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:44:28 GMT /show/the-sunshine-economy/2020-01-27/the-sunshine-economy-rebuilding-the-northern-bahamas-after-hurricane-dorian Tom Hudson /2019-10-15/little-miracles-huge-problems-the-bahamas-a-month-after-dorian Parts of the island nation are still in ruins, thousands remain displaced and rebuilding efforts have only just begun. But locals and volunteers are making a difference. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 20:44:49 GMT /2019-10-15/little-miracles-huge-problems-the-bahamas-a-month-after-dorian Jason Beaubien /2019-09-19/bahamians-who-fled-dorian-face-an-uncertain-future-in-u-s Customs and Border Protection says some 4,000 Bahamians relocated to the U.S. after Hurricane Dorian — many of them to South Florida. They're wondering if the U.S. will allow them to stay. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:03:00 GMT /2019-09-19/bahamians-who-fled-dorian-face-an-uncertain-future-in-u-s Greg Allen /2019-09-12/friends-remember-one-of-dorians-victims-on-grand-bahama P.J. Thomas was an experienced boat captain and harbor pilot who guided some of the world's largest cruise ships to the dock. During the hurricane, he died saving his wife. Thu, 12 Sep 2019 22:44:03 GMT /2019-09-12/friends-remember-one-of-dorians-victims-on-grand-bahama Greg Allen /show/sundial/2019-09-11/a-group-of-fishermen-set-sail-to-the-bahamas-and-took-supplies-to-help-with-hurricane-aftermath A group of South Florida fishermen set sail on their boat on the first Friday after Hurricane Dorian made a direct hit on the Abaco Islands and Grand… Wed, 11 Sep 2019 22:02:57 GMT /show/sundial/2019-09-11/a-group-of-fishermen-set-sail-to-the-bahamas-and-took-supplies-to-help-with-hurricane-aftermath /news/2019-09-11/a-delicate-message-from-bahamas-to-fend-off-dorian-tourism-crisis-most-of-us-are-fine HARBOUR ISLAND, THE BAHAMAS — In the quaint tropical village of Harbour Island where American celebrities own vacation homes, locals drive golf carts and… Wed, 11 Sep 2019 20:25:58 GMT /news/2019-09-11/a-delicate-message-from-bahamas-to-fend-off-dorian-tourism-crisis-most-of-us-are-fine Jacqueline Charles /2019-09-11/how-to-help-hurricane-dorian-survivors-in-the-bahamas "Cash is king. For us to rebuild these communities, we need funds," the president of Rotary International says. The Bahamas' government has also posted a list of desperately needed items. Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:53:00 GMT /2019-09-11/how-to-help-hurricane-dorian-survivors-in-the-bahamas Bill Chappell /news/2019-09-11/bahamian-evacuees-to-palm-beach-county-are-out-of-shelter-and-into-temporary-housing Palm Beach County has found temporary homes for the last of the Bahamians who arrived at the Port of Palm Beach on Saturday.Most of the 1,100 residents of… Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:47:34 GMT /news/2019-09-11/bahamian-evacuees-to-palm-beach-county-are-out-of-shelter-and-into-temporary-housing /news/2019-09-10/trump-says-bad-people-could-exploit-disaster-in-bahamas-so-he-wont-relax-evacuee-restrictions President Donald Trump dismissed bipartisan calls from Florida lawmakers to ease entry requirements for people fleeing Hurricane Dorian’s devastation in… Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:26:42 GMT /news/2019-09-10/trump-says-bad-people-could-exploit-disaster-in-bahamas-so-he-wont-relax-evacuee-restrictions SKYLER SWISHER /news/2019-09-10/desantis-says-feds-not-florida-have-role-to-play-in-bahamian-crisis As the humanitarian crisis deepens in the Bahamas, the head of neighboring Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis, is taking a hands-off approach, telling reporters… Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:10:45 GMT /news/2019-09-10/desantis-says-feds-not-florida-have-role-to-play-in-bahamian-crisis MARY ELLEN KLAS