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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 […]
In 2009, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) declared October 13th the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). The aim of this observance day is to promote a worldwide culture of risk awareness, disaster reduction, and preparedness. According to the United Nations, roughly 100 million people worldwide were affected by disasters […]
…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 […]
…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 […]
…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 […]
…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 […]
…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 […]
…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, […]
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