Caribbean National Weekly

SoFlo Caribbean Diaspora urged to assist victims in Bahamas following hurricane

By CNW Reporter··1 min read
SoFlo Caribbean Diaspora urged to assist victims in Bahamas following hurricane
Key Points(3)
  • The Bahamas Consulate General in Miami is conducting a Disaster Relief Initiative to assist victims in The Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Joaquin.
  • The Consul is calling on the Caribbean Diaspora in South Florida to support, by donating perishables at the Consul’s downtown Miami offices.
  • The hurricane claimed the homes of hundreds of people early October, caused extensive flooding, damaged buildings, and left hundreds of Bahamians homeless across Long Island, Exuma, Acklins / Crooked Island, and San Salvador.

The Bahamas Consulate General in Miami is conducting a Disaster Relief Initiative to assist victims in The Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Joaquin. The Consul is calling on the Caribbean Diaspora in South Florida to support, by donating perishables at the Consul’s downtown Miami offices.

The hurricane claimed the homes of hundreds of people early October, caused extensive flooding, damaged buildings, and left hundreds of Bahamians homeless across Long Island, Exuma, Acklins / Crooked Island, and San Salvador.

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