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Residents Reveal Their Strategies For Staying Cool

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Just days into summer, officials issued a heat advisory with temperatures expected to hit 90 degrees. Residents are staying cool by staying indoors, using air conditioning, switching to cooler hairstyles, and staying hydrated.

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1 year ago

June 25, 2025

Denielle Miller

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Just two days into the official start of summer, the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in partnership with the Department of Meteorology, has issued an advisory warning the public about soaring heat index levels expected this week.

With temperatures predicted to climb to a sizzling ninety degrees, many Bahamians are turning to tried-and-true methods to stay cool. Senior resident Moses Hepburn says he has a foolproof strategy that’s simple but effective.

Moses Hepburn – Resident
“I stay in the house and enjoy the air condition.”

It’s a chorus echoed by many across the country, as air conditioning has quickly shifted from being a household luxury to an everyday necessity in the fight against the heat.

Residents Justin Etienne and Tylah Curry agree that staying indoors is the best option.

Tylah Curry – Resident
“I’m staying cool this summer by staying inside.”

Justin Etienne – Resident
“Most days it’s bearable but some days it’s extremely hot and definitely feels like it’s at least ninety degrees.”

Among women, adapting to the heat often means switching up hairstyles, opting for shorter, more manageable looks to beat the summer swelter.

Tylah Curry – Resident
“What hairstyles you have in mind for the summer? Keeping it short.”

But there’s one golden rule that everyone agrees on, staying hydrated.

Moses Hepburn – Resident
“Make sure drink a lot of water.”

As temperatures continue to rise, officials are reminding the public to take precautions, stay indoors when possible, and drink plenty of water to avoid heat-related illnesses.