Extensive damage reported in Cat Island, Spanish Wells fared better than expected

7:31pm - Phone lines are still down in Abaco, and there is no telephone communication with the cays, but The Tribune has learned damage to the islands is not as catastrophic as some may have feared. There has been some flooding in Green Turtle Cay, reportedly two feet of water at some buildings in New Plymouth, and wind damage to buildings on the north coast.

Flooding has also affected settlements on the north coast of Great Abaco Island, and Little Abaco Island in the north, with water floodi ...Read More

Irene continues assault on Abaco

As Hurricane Irene continues to batter Abaco, The Bahamian Government has discontinued the hurricane warning for the central Bahamas.At 5pm the centere of hurricane Irene was located near latitude 27 ... Read More

Businesses closed tomorrow for Irene cleanup

9:17pm -  NEMA has advised people to avoid the area around Wulff Road and East Street where downed utility poles and the lack of light has created a serious hazard. Drivers and pedestrians who ca ... Read More

NEMA's damage assessment scale

AS IRENE passes through the islands officials are out assessing the damage to buildings according to a five point scale, asking questions to determine the level of damage. The Tribune has broken down ... Read More

Irene pummels Cat Island

Eye of Irene passing between Long Island and Rum Cay

GB to be without power Thursday morning

Rum Cay, Cat Island and San Salvador take a beating

Emergency services only at US Embassy

Emergency garbage collection today

Irene now a dangerous Category 3 Hurricane

Irene pounds southern Bahamas