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KINGSTON, Jamaica The Queen has issued a statement offering condolences to the people of The Bahamas, following the passage of Hurricane Dorian which left at least five dead.
The Bahamas is a Commonwealth country.
Prince Phillip and I have been shocked and saddened to learn of the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian and we send our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives following this terrible storm.
At this very difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with those who have seen their homes and property destroyed and I also send gratitude to the emergency services and volunteers who are supporting the rescue and recovery effort, the statement said.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/The_Queen_shocked,_saddened_after_hurricane_ravages_Bahamas
I know, "thoughts and prayers." However the UK sent aid immediately to their Commonwealth country and did not send an ass to throw paper towels.
I don't know how the Bahamas will recover from this. 13K homes destroyed or damaged. Tourism is how they survive...and that is now gone.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)Trump is a moron. Yes, Trump voters hate to hear this, but it is the truth.
sheshe2
(83,728 posts)cwydro
(51,308 posts)People who live on islands are tough.
elleng
(130,861 posts)'A British Royal Navy auxiliary ship is set to arrive in the Bahamas to assist in recovery from Hurricane Dorian.
The RFA Mounts Bay vessel was deployed to the region in June in anticipation of hurricane season, according to the British Ministry of Defense.
The vessel is equipped with aid, specialist personnel, building materials, and a helicopter. According to CNN , the vessel was set to arrive in the area Monday.'
https://www.wptv.com/weather/hurricane/british-royal-navy-ship-to-arrive-in-bahamas-with-hurricane-dorian-aid?
I knew they were,
Thank you for you post.
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sheshe2
(83,728 posts)This is what is happening (post above yours.)
4. British Royal Navy ship to arrive in Bahamas with Hurricane Dorian aid.
'A British Royal Navy auxiliary ship is set to arrive in the Bahamas to assist in recovery from Hurricane Dorian.
The RFA Mounts Bay vessel was deployed to the region in June in anticipation of hurricane season, according to the British Ministry of Defense.
The vessel is equipped with aid, specialist personnel, building materials, and a helicopter. According to CNN , the vessel was set to arrive in the area Monday.'
https://www.wptv.com/weather/hurricane/british-royal-navy-ship-to-arrive-in-bahamas-with-hurricane-dorian-aid?
KatyMan
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sheshe2
(83,728 posts)☺ have a great weekend!
hlthe2b
(102,200 posts)I am curious how the reconstruction/recovery will be financed--who will pay?