Hurricane Melissa
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Following guidance from the Bahamas Department of Meteorology, the Disaster Risk Management Authority has given the ALL-CLEAR for Hurricane Melissa in the Central and Southeastern Bahamas. We thank our Family Island Administrators, local Disaster Committees, International and national partners for their service during this activation.
DRM AUTHORITY
Seven years after Dorian: We are building a system that works, but the work is not finished
Dear Editor, Earlier this month, the Disaster Risk Management Authority and the Inter-American Development Bank co-hosted a Whole-of-DRM symposium, “From Recovery to Resilience: Seven Years After Dorian.” The event brought...
DRM AUTHORITY
RF Bank & Trust Brings Relief with Hurricane Hygiene Kit Donation
NASSAU, The Bahamas – With the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially underway, a leading regional investment bank and wealth management firm has stepped up, partnering with the agency responsible for...
DRM AUTHORITY
Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority Enhances Eleuthera’s Hurricane Readiness
National Disaster Managers Collaborate with the RBDF and US NORTHCOM to train Family Island Officials in Disaster Preparedness Procedures Governor’s Harbour Eleuthera. 23rd February 2026. The Disaster Risk Management (DRM)...
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Building Resiliency Through International Cooperation: The DRM Authority’s Leadership Meets with British High Commissioners to The Bahamas and Jamaica
Nassau, The. Bahamas. October 2nd, 2026. – A contingent of DRM Authority leadership, including Minister the Hon. McKell Bonaby, Executive Chair Gregory Burrows, and Managing Director Aarone Sargent, welcomed the British High Commissioner to The Bahamas, H.E. Smita Rosetti, and the British High Commissioner to Jamaica, H.E. Alicia Herbert, for a meaningful discussion on matters […]
DRM Authority
Aarone Sargent named “Top 40-Under 40″
Nassau, 21st September 2026 – Aarone Sargent, Managing Director of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority, was named to the 2026 “40-Under-40” list at a banquet on Saturday, 19th September at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. The awards honor dynamic young leaders under 40 across various industries and fields. The awards aim to highlight their […]
DRM Authority
Seven years after Dorian: We are building a system that works, but the work is not finished
Dear Editor, Earlier this month, the Disaster Risk Management Authority and the Inter-American Development Bank co-hosted a Whole-of-DRM symposium, “From Recovery to Resilience: Seven Years After Dorian.” The event brought together the Prime Minister, the Minister of State with responsibility for Disaster Risk Management, partners from across government and the Family Islands, and representatives from […]
DRM Authority
Strengthening international partnerships for a more resilient Bahamas
Last week, Minister McKell Bonaby and a DRM Authority team, including Managing Director Aarone Sargent and Assistant Managing Director Dominique Martin, met with H.E. Smita Rosetti, High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to The Bahamas. Minister Bonaby formally introduced himself in his new role and discussed opportunities for collaboration and capacity building with High Commissioner […]
DRM Authority
DRM Authority conduct IDA and DANA Training in Abaco
August 25th, 2026. Marsh Harbour, Abaco – The DRM Authority hosted a weeklong Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) and Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (DANA) training in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, from August 17th to the 21st. Led by Shaloma Carroll-Miller and the Disaster Infrastructure and Recovery Team, the training acquainted government, nonprofit, and private-sector stakeholders with […]
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DRM Authority Hands Over Firefighting Equipment and Conducts Training in Bimini
The DRM Authority continues its work of creating more resilient communities throughout The Bahamas. Minister the Hon. McKell Bonaby, Executive Chair Alex Storr, and Managing Director Aarone Sargent, presented officials in Bimini, including Member of Parliament for Bimini Randy Rolle and Island Administrator Eva K. Arthur, with equipment to enhance the community’s firefighting capabilities. Included […]
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Building Resiliency Through International Cooperation: The DRM Authority’s Leadership Meets with British High Commissioners to The Bahamas and Jamaica
Nassau, The. Bahamas. October 2nd, 2026. – A contingent of DRM Authority leadership, including Minister the Hon. McKell Bonaby, Executive Chair Gregory Burrows, and Managing Director Aarone Sargent, welcomed the British High Commissioner to The Bahamas, H.E. Smita Rosetti, and the British High Commissioner to Jamaica, H.E. Alicia Herbert, for a meaningful discussion on matters […]
Aarone Sargent named “Top 40-Under 40″
Nassau, 21st September 2026 – Aarone Sargent, Managing Director of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority, was named to the 2026 “40-Under-40” list at a banquet on Saturday, 19th September at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. The awards honor dynamic young leaders under 40 across various industries and fields. The awards aim to highlight their […]
Seven years after Dorian: We are building a system that works, but the work is not finished
Dear Editor, Earlier this month, the Disaster Risk Management Authority and the Inter-American Development Bank co-hosted a Whole-of-DRM symposium, “From Recovery to Resilience: Seven Years After Dorian.” The event brought together the Prime Minister, the Minister of State with responsibility for Disaster Risk Management, partners from across government and the Family Islands, and representatives from […]
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