DRM News
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 […]
…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 weeklong exercise brought together stakeholders from the Royal Bahamas Police and Defence Forces, Ministries of Health and Wellness, and Transport, as well as prominent infrastructure […]
…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 Authority team of Mr. Aarone Sargent, Managing Director; Mr. Cleavon Nixon; and Mr. Raynard Edgecombe, Finance Manager, met with Mr. Dennis Zulu, UN Resident Coordinator, […]
…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 the country’s disaster management and risk mitigation efforts, the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority, to ensure climate-vulnerable communities across The Bahamas are equipped to weather any storm […]
…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 visionary Bahamian business leader. He was also a steadfast supporter of the DRM Authority and our predecessor, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), generously offering substantial logistical […]
…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 team for a courtesy call earlier today. This meeting followed the DRM Authority’s visit to RING headquarters in March and a week-long training in April, where […]
…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 The Bahamas from natural and manmade disasters. Mr. Shields, in turn, shared lessons he learned about clear, timely communication during the major weather events he […]
…We take a “Whole of Community” approach to disaster management, and yesterday, April 22nd, Managing Director Aarone Sargent had the opportunity to speak with two crucial segments of society: the Insurance and Real Estate Industries. Speaking at “Bahamas Nexus: Property Risk and Insurance Structuring”, an event hosted by Colina General Insurance Agency, Managing Director Sargent […]
…Knowledge is power! A team consisting of Cleavon Nixon, Acting Head of Disaster Operations; Demetrius Kemp, Information Technology Manager; Shaloma Miller, Assistant Manager – Disaster Infrastructure and Recovery, and Tyrone Brown, Senior Operations Officer; and Taige Adderley, Assistant Director – Strategic Communications, is training with the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) in best practices […]
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