09/01/2026
September 1st is a date we need to remember because so many will never be able to forget. Seven years ago today, Hurricane Dorian brought unimaginable devastation to the island of Abaco. We pause today in quiet remembrance of all that was lost and the hard roads walked by so many families.
Yet when you stand in Abaco today, devastation is not the story that gets the final say. What shines brightest is the incredible heart, warmth, and resilience of the Bahamian people.
Step by step, house by house, and neighbor by neighbor, this community has done the hard, beautiful work of rebuilding, restoring, and bringing hope back to life. There is still important work ahead of us, but today we celebrate how far Abaco has come and what a gift this island is to the Bahamas and to all of us.
Take a minute to watch this short video and hear a reflection on the strength of Abaco and the bright road ahead. 🌴🩵
