Trinidad and Tobago stands ready to assist the Bahamas.
Prime Minister Dr the Honourable Keith Rowley has been in touch with the country’s Prime Minister Hubert Minnis. As of last evening, Dr Rowley has been receiving updates and has been in contact with the rest of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) about the situation.
The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that Dorian hit the Bahamas as a category five hurricane but has now weakened to a category four with maximum sustained winds near 155mph (250 km/h). Initial reports indicate that Hurricane Dorian has caused unprecedented devastation.
On behalf of the population of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Rowley remains concerned for the people of the Bahamas and indicated the Government’s willingness to assist where necessary. He said as has happened in the past, this country will demonstrate its compassion and willingness to help its CARICOM neighbour.
The storm is moving very slowly over Grand Bahama, having earlier made landfall on the Abaco Islands. Both chains are in the north of the Bahamas archipelago.
The Prime Minister is awaiting the passage of Dorian to find out what kind of support Trinidad and Tobago will provide to help the Bahamas cope.
He said he is hoping for the best and his thoughts are with the affected families and people of Bahamas at this time.
Senator the Honourable Donna Cox
Minister of Communications