#Nassau, September 19, 2019 – Bahamas – Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert
Minnis spoke today (18 September) by phone with former United States President
Bill Clinton to discuss Hurricane Dorian relief efforts on the affected islands
of Abaco and Grand Bahama.
Mr. Clinton expressed his sadness over
the devastation caused by the Category 5 storm, and the Clinton Foundation’s
willingness to assist The Bahamas in its recovery efforts.
Prime Minister Minnis highlighted the
need for temporary housing for residents who lost their homes during the storm,
and the need for assistance with storm debris clean-up and power generation to
essential services on islands affected by Hurricane Dorian.
Both the Prime Minister and Mr. Clinton
emphasized the importance of rebuilding the storm affected areas with
resilience, given the impact of climate change on Small Island Developing
States like The Bahamas.
Mr. Clinton noted that the Clinton
Foundation would hold a special session on The Bahamas during one of its upcoming
meetings.
Mr. Clinton also referenced the Foundation’s
experience in working on relief efforts following the magnitude seven
earthquake which struck Haiti in 2010, and Hurricane Maria which caused
catastrophic destruction to Puerto Rico two years ago.
Prime Minister Minnis thanked Mr. Clinton for his call and the continued support of the Clinton Foundation.
Release: Office of the Prime Minister