UPDATED ADVISORY — From The Ministry of Foreign Affairs On Hurricane Matthew For Students In Cuba

coat of armsUPDATED ADVISORY — From The Ministry of Foreign Affairs On Hurricane Matthew For Students In Cuba

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On Hurricane Matthew For Students In Cuba
For Immediate Release

30 September 2016

Further to its earlier advisory for students in Jamaica, The Ministry has also been monitoring the development of Hurricane Matthew with respect to Cuba. Hurricane Matthew is expected to impact the eastern part of Cuba, where there are a few Bahamian students. The Ministry will be in continuous contact with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Meteorological Department for further developments due to the storm.

The Ministry has taken note of the protocols and measures put in place by the Government of Cuba to ensure the safety and well-being of all persons in Cuba, nationals and foreigners alike, and urges all Bahamians to play close attention to the directives of the Government of Cuba to ensure their safety. Bahamians students who are studying in or living in Cuba can be assured that their safety is the Bahamian Government’s priority. Parents, Guardians and the wider public can be assured that the necessary protocols, through the Government of Government will be followed to ensure all Bahamians are safe and secure.

For emergency situations within Cuba, Bahamians can contact our Embassy, Amb Alma Adams, yellow_elder@outlook.com, or at 011 537 206 9918/9919 – Ext 114, 011 535 263 0838, 011 535 263 1986 and 1 305 921 0274. If any student feel that there is an immediate concern, please contact the Embassy Immediately. Students and parents can also visit the Ministry’s website or Facebook page at: mofa.gov.bs and www.facebook.com/mofabahama.

The Ministry will continue to monitor the matter and keep the Bahamian public updated.

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