NASSAU, Bahamas, Sept 2, CMC -The Bahamas government is urging citizens to participate in a national “moment of silence” in remembrance of the lives lost during the passage of Hurricane Dorian that hit the country on September 1, 2019.
The Category 5 storm made landfall in the northern Bahamas, bringing sustained winds of 185 miles per hour (mph) and a storm surge of up to 23 feet. It stalled over the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama, unleashing days of catastrophic damage before turning toward the southeastern United States.
The powerful storm caused catastrophic destruction, widespread flooding, and at least 74 direct deaths in the country.
The economic damage from Dorian was the costliest in Bahamian history, estimated at US$3.4 billion.
In a statement, the Office of the Prime Minister said it was inviting the public to join in a “national moment of silence in remembrance of the lives lost during Hurricane Dorian.
“On Tuesday, 2 September 2025, at 9:30 a.m., all government agencies across the country will pause to observe this solemn occasion. The Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers will gather outside the Office of the Prime Minister for a moment of silence and pray,” the statement said.
It said it is encouraging Bahamians everywhere, whether at home, work or school, to take part in this collective act of remembrance.
“Together we honour the memory of those we lost, extend prayers for their families, and reflect on the resilience of our people,” the government said.
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