DRM News
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) Authority took its mandate to keep communities safe to the family islands. Continuing with the successful readiness exercises conducted in 2025, the DRM Authority once again collaborated with […]
…Nassau, NP, The Bahamas. 10th February, 2026. The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority recently welcomed Ms. Yasmin Conroy, Vice Consul in the United Kingdom’s High Commission to Jamaica with responsibility for The Bahamas, for a courtesy call to DRM headquarters on Friday, 6th February. Accompanied by UK Honorary Consul to the Bahamas, Ms. Rosamund Roberts, […]
…Geneva, Switzerland – 10 June 2025 — The Bahamas’ Disaster Risk Management Authority concluded a packed week at the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) 2025 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025), where the country’s delegation contributed on high-level dialogues, technical panels, and strategic bilateral meetings. Led by the Hon. Leon Lundy, […]
…The creation of the Disaster Risk Reduction Youth Ambassador Programme, and the recent Investiture of the Disaster Risk Management Authority’s (DRM Authority) initial two Disaster Risk Reduction Youth Ambassadors, will benefit communities across the country by equipping the nation’s youth with the knowledge, skills and platforms needed to lead disaster preparedness efforts within the various […]
…Frigate Bay, St. Kitts & Nevis – This week, The Honourable Leon Lundy, Minister of State with responsibility for Disaster Management, and a delegation from the Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRM Authority), represent the Bahamas at the 13th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM13), the region’s pre-eminent disaster mitigation, preparation, and response summit. Held […]
…The newly formed Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRM Authority) held a press conference, June 4, 2024 to mark the official opening of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. This season — which commences June 1 and ends November 30 — is anticipated to be the most active one seen in decades. The press conference took place […]
…To significantly enhance disaster management capabilities in The Bahamas, a delegation from the Ministry of Disaster Risk Management, DRA, and NEMA recently embarked on an important study tour. This initiative, aimed at developing a comprehensive National Disaster Risk Management Plan, included participation in the Disasters Expo USA 2024 and strategic meetings in Florida and Jamaica. […]
…Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas, Friday, November 24, 2023 – The Abaco hurricane shelter building project met a significant milestone when it was inspected and enthusiastically endorsed by the High Commissioner for India to Jamaica, The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the British Virgin Island Shri R. Masakui, and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Assistant […]
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