No longer a theoretical threat, overfishing across the globe has wiped out species from areas where they once thrived.

The potential loss of conch in the Bahamas reflects the threat overfishing poses around the world to traditional foods.

At a recent celebration of Christmas in the Bahamas, Bishop Lawrence Rolle sang about a half dozen songs, mostly Afro-Caribbean gospel songs.

NASSAU, Bahamas One year ago Tuesday, Bahamians watched nervously as Hurricane Dorian inched closer to the northwestern Bahamas. Cat 5 Hurricane Dorian moving over Bahamas Sept 2019. The eye of major Hurricane Dorian approaching Abaco Island, Bahamas, on September 1, 2019, as seen by NOAAs GOES-16 satellite. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis delivers day of remembrance on Sept 1st via Facebook Live to honor those who lost their lives in Hurricane Dorian. This act designated The Small Home Repair Program to facilitate reconstruction and restoration of areas impacted by Hurricane Dorian.

As the search continues for victims and survivors in the Bahamas, people in Central Florida are trying to stay positive and hoping their friends and family are safe. The American Red Cross in Central Florida is referring people to the Bahamas Red Cross to assist with tracking down family members. If you’re looking for a Bahamian, you can contact their local Red Cross at BahamasRedCross.org," said Rebecca DeLorenzo, from the American Red Cross. They said the National Red Cross is partnering with the Bahamas Red Cross to assist with efforts there. Johnson, a realtor based in Orlando, also has family members in the Bahamas, some of whom are still missing.