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Category: DRM News

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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DRM Authority Partners with Stakeholders to Conduct National Disaster Readiness Exercise

Nassau, New Providence – 20th July, 2026 – Last week, the DRM Authority tested the country’s disaster readiness and response capabilities during its annual National Disaster Readiness Exercise (NDRX). The...

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UN Representatives pay a courtesy call to the DRM Authority

We were pleased to welcome representatives from the United Nations (UN) and PAHO/WHO for a courtesy call on Friday, June 26th, to strengthen collaboration in disaster risk management. A DRM...

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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...

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The Passing of Rupert Roberts

We mourn the passing of prominent businessman and philanthropist Mr. Rupert Roberts. As the founder of the Super Value chain of grocery stores, Mr. Roberts was widely recognised as a...

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DRM Authority welcomes Brigadier General Andy Chevalier

Managing Director, Aarone Sargent, and Acting Disaster Operations Director Cleavon Nixon, welcomed Brigadier General Andy Chevalier, Adjunct General (commanding officer) of the Rhode Island National Guard (RING), and his leadership...

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DRM Authority Welcomes Mr. Weatherman

Today we welcomed Brian “Mr. Weatherman” Shields to our National Disaster Emergency Operations Center. Our Managing Director, Aarone Sargent, spoke to Mr. Shields about the measures being taken to protect...

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