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Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis delivered an address on Hurricane Melissa in the House of Assembly on Wednesday. Hurricane Melissa was expected to impact several islands in the central and southern Bahamas on Wednesday afternoon into the evening after causing extensive damage in Jamaica and Cuba. Mr. Davis told Parliamentarians, “the Caribbean is a family and in moments like these that truth becomes clear when one of us hurts we all feel the pain. To the people of the southeastern Bahamas you are now enduring the initial impacts from this storm. I want to assure you that your government stands with you. The relevant agencies are mobilized to provide relief and support. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.” The Prime Minister also spoke about the resiliency of the Bahamian people. He said, “we are prepared for this moment and one thing is certain, whatever happens we will rebuild, recover and we will rise again. Hurricane Melissa is a stark reminder that climate change is not a distant threat. It is present and pressing reality.” Mr. Davis vowed to continue to advocate for climate justice and to join with other small island states to insist that the global community acts with urgency compassion and fairness.
