Pm Pledges To Do More For Dorian Survivors

LONDON, ENGLAND – Two years after hurricane Dorian ravaged Abaco and Grand Bahama, displacing thousands of residents, Prime Minister Philip Davis is pledging to assist those survivors still living in domes, trailers, and tents as soon as possible.

He sat down with Vaughnique Toote today in London.

Our News sat down with the Prime Minister to discuss his meetings at COP26 and the current state of storm-battered Abaco and Grand Bahama moments after he arrived at the high commission of The Bahamas in London today.

Dorian has been the focal point of Davis’ discussions in the UK this week as he sought to hammer home the urgent need to tackle climate change, which threatens our chain of islands.

Two years after the monster storm, which left an estimated 70 thousand people homeless, dozens of families remain in domes and trailers dotted across parts of Abaco. When Our News visited the island in September, some residents shared the challenges of dome life, including mold, little privacy, and the terrifying sounds of rain beating against the small structures in bad weather. Davis says his government plans change that as soon as possible.

In August, Davis revealed that the government is reviewing a plan to build 150 homes in Abaco, adding several construction types are being considered.

Davis who held crucial funding negotiations with several groups during his time in Scotland said the government is currently identifying funding to assist the government in doing what it needs to. He shared with Our News his biggest takeaway from the major conference, which drew some of the world’s most powerful places.