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The 20/22 Act Society Announces Disaster Relief Support to Bahamas

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

In doing so, the 20/22 Act Foundation chose to support two critical areas that were severely affected by the Hurricane: humanitarian relief and animal welfare.

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  • In doing so, the 20/22 Act Foundation chose to support two critical areas that were severely affected by the Hurricane: humanitarian relief and animal welfare.
  • Donna Kiriaze, accountant at the Bahamas Humane Society, said, "I can't begin to tell you how grateful we are for your support.
  • The 20/22 Act Foundation granted $25,000 to Grand Bahama's primary animal sanctuary to help their animal transfer and sanitization efforts.
  • "We really hope our support makes a difference and, again, appreciate the efforts of Bahamian charities in getting this done."

KBR Expands Military Space Footprint with $40 Million in Awards from Air Force Space Command

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

AFSCN is a global system that provides command, control, and communications for space vehicles and satellites.

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  • AFSCN is a global system that provides command, control, and communications for space vehicles and satellites.
  • It supports telemetry, tracking, and command for U.S. defense space vehicles as well as selected space programs run by NASA and foreign allies.
  • Most recently, KBR won a $2.2 million award to perform construction activities at the Diego Garcia Tracking Station (DGS) in the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).
  • Except as required by law, KBR undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley to deliver address on climate change at National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker this Thursday, Sept. 26

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

"Make no mistake," said Prime Minister Mottley, "there will be mass migration by climate refugees that will destabilize the countries of the world that are not on the frontline of this climate crisis."

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  • "Make no mistake," said Prime Minister Mottley, "there will be mass migration by climate refugees that will destabilize the countries of the world that are not on the frontline of this climate crisis."
  • The Headliners Newsmaker program will be held in the National Press Club's McClendon Room.
  • The National Press Club is located on the 13th floor of the National Press Building at 529 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
  • Lindsay Underwood for the National Press Club; [email protected] , (202) 662-7561
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Suntuity Foundation Partners with Team Rubicon UK to Provide Hurricane Relief for the Bahamas

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Team Rubicon UK's objective with this relief effort is to provide life-saving aid to the Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands, where over 70,000 people have been rendered homeless without food or water.

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  • Team Rubicon UK's objective with this relief effort is to provide life-saving aid to the Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands, where over 70,000 people have been rendered homeless without food or water.
  • "The Suntuity Foundation overall helps create safer and healthier living conditions for families around the world, which we believe is a human right," said Suntuity CEO and Suntuity Foundation Chairman, Dan Javan.
  • If you're interested in making a donation to support Team Rubicon and its Bahamian Relief Efforts, please visit: https://www.teamrubiconuk.org .
  • For more information about the Suntuity Foundation, please visit: https://suntuityfoundation.org
    For more information about Suntuity, please visit https://suntuitygroup.com
    For more information about Suntuity Solar, please visit: https://suntuitysolar.com

Hot Meals for Thousands as BTC Teams Up with World Central Kitchen

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

As thousands of Bahamians continue to be in need of food, water and shelter, The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), through the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF), today announced its partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK).

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  • As thousands of Bahamians continue to be in need of food, water and shelter, The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), through the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF), today announced its partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK).
  • BTC presented WCK with a check in the amount of US$25,000 to help the organization with the cost of providing meals to displaced families.
  • This grant from the CWCF will go a long way to help us get food to those who need it the most.
  • To date, we have served 280,000 meals to people across both islands, as well as to those currently living in shelters in Nassau.

NutraLife BioSciences (OTCQB: NLBS) Delivers 30,000 NutraDerma Bug Patch Mosquito Relief Patches to the Bahamas After Hurricane Dorian

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Friday, September 13, 2019

In addition to 30,000 NutraDerma mosquito relief patches donated by NutraLife BioSciences, the volunteers delivered items including medicine, medical supplies, diapers, food, water, hygiene kits, flashlights, tents, and propane cooking devices.

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  • In addition to 30,000 NutraDerma mosquito relief patches donated by NutraLife BioSciences, the volunteers delivered items including medicine, medical supplies, diapers, food, water, hygiene kits, flashlights, tents, and propane cooking devices.
  • Hurricane Dorian caused large scale destruction in the northwestern Bahamas, with Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands being the most significantly affected.
  • Edgar Ward, the Chief Executive Officer of NutraLife BioSciences, stated, We hope that the 30,000 mosquito patches help residents avoid mosquito bites.
  • This communication contains statements of a forward-looking nature about NutraLife BioSciences, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, NutraDerma Technologies, Inc. (collectively the Company).

Bahamas Relief Cruise To Sail On Freeport Humanitarian Voyage

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Bahamas Relief Cruise, Inc. organized and brought the first major supply of aid to Grand Bahama Island aboard Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's Grand Celebration, which then carried more than 1,400 properly documented Americans and Bahamians, with passports and visas, out of the disaster zone and to safety in Palm Beach County.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Bahamas Relief Cruise, Inc. organized and brought the first major supply of aid to Grand Bahama Island aboard Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's Grand Celebration, which then carried more than 1,400 properly documented Americans and Bahamians, with passports and visas, out of the disaster zone and to safety in Palm Beach County.
  • A new 501c3 non-profit, Bahamas Relief Cruise formed out of a grassroots response to the critical need in Grand Bahama and Abaco after the storm.
  • Bahamas Relief Cruise has raised approximately $500,000 half of what they need to complete their next mission.
  • To donate or review opportunities available to those who wish to help, visit bahamasreliefcruise.org.

ONE Bahamas Fund Established To Support Hurricane Dorian Relief And Recovery

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

ALBANY, Bahamas, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Golfing great Tiger Woods and GRAMMY Award-winning singer and actor Justin Timberlake announced today they have teamed up with NEXUS Luxury Collection, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and members of the Bahamas resort community of ALBANY to establish the ONE Bahamas Fund, raising money in support of the Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery efforts.

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  • ALBANY, Bahamas, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Golfing great Tiger Woods and GRAMMY Award-winning singer and actor Justin Timberlake announced today they have teamed up with NEXUS Luxury Collection, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and members of the Bahamas resort community of ALBANY to establish the ONE Bahamas Fund, raising money in support of the Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery efforts.
  • ONE Bahamas Fund will also work with grassroots and established programs with proven success and accountability controls in place to directly assist those impacted by the storm and expedite rebuilding efforts.
  • "It's horrifying to see the videos and hear the stories about the effects of Hurricane Dorian," said Tiger Woods.
  • The Fund will support a wide range of recovery and long-term rebuilding initiatives required due to the catastrophic destruction from Hurricane Dorian.

RJ Young CEO Flies to Dorian Struck Bahamas to Donate Supplies

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

Treasure Cay, Bahamas, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --On September 6 and 7, RJ Young's President and CEO, Chip Crunk, flew his private plane to Treasure Cay on Abaco Island to deliver much needed supplies to the stricken island.

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  • Treasure Cay, Bahamas, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --On September 6 and 7, RJ Young's President and CEO, Chip Crunk, flew his private plane to Treasure Cay on Abaco Island to deliver much needed supplies to the stricken island.
  • During his many trips back to the states he also transported hurricane Dorian survivors.
  • Chip loaded his plane in Nashville, Tennessee with supplies from Walmart including hot plates, chairs, cords, rope, chainsaws, water, blankets, and more.
  • Hurricane Dorian damaged or destroyed the majority of homes and businesses on Treasure Cay and knocked out all utilities.

Goodman-Gable-Gould/Adjusters International Donates $25,000 to Mission Resolve to Assist Bahamian Victims of Hurricane Dorian

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Goodman-Gable-Gould/Adjusters International (GGG/AI), the recognized leading public adjusting firm in the nation based in Rockville, Maryland, is announcing a $25,000 donation to the Mission Resolve Foundation to support response and recovery assistance for victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.

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  • Goodman-Gable-Gould/Adjusters International (GGG/AI), the recognized leading public adjusting firm in the nation based in Rockville, Maryland, is announcing a $25,000 donation to the Mission Resolve Foundation to support response and recovery assistance for victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
  • Mission Resolve ( www.MissionResolve.org ) was established to provide humanitarian relief and disaster preparedness training in addition to support for other global challenges.
  • Following Hurricane Dorians historic, devastating impact to the Bahamas, leading businesses and philanthropies came together to create the Bahamian Relief Consortium.
  • 100% of the proceeds raised by Mission Resolve's Bahamian Relief Consortium will go directly to provide relief to the children and families affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas and other affected areas.