Bahamas News Regional The Bahamas: Death toll from Hurricane Dorian to rise Barbados Today03/09/2019088 views SOURCE: NASSAU GUARDIAN: The death toll from Hurricane Dorian will increase, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said today after he revealed that a few children are among the dead. “I caution Bahamians everywhere that chances that we find more persons dead, those chances are real,” Dames told reporters outside Cabinet. “It’s certainly a concern for us. This was a crisis of epic proportions. We want to be responsible; we want to be caring. “As we report these things we’re taking into account the sensitivity around this…The reality of it all is, unfortunately, we will see more deaths. I can’t see any way out of it.” Minister of National Security Marvin Dames. (Photo- Nassau Guardian) Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said five people were confirmed dead in Abaco yesterday. When asked about those victims today, Dames said, “Unfortunately, what we’re getting is a few of them are children. “We’re at the beginning of this. This is a very unfortunate occurrence for us. Maybe the worst that we’ve experienced, certainly in our lifetime.” After stalling over Grand Bahama for hours yesterday and this morning, Hurricane Dorian, which remains a category 3 hurricane, is now inching northwestward as it continues its onslaught on the island. Dorian is moving at one mile-per-hour. It is expected to gradually move north of Grand Bahama Island through this evening, according to the National Hurricane Center. Dorian tore through Abaco on Sunday as a powerful category 5 storm. Residents are still feeling the effects from the storm on the island. Multiple people sustained serious injuries. At least 21 people were airlifted to New Providence. Rescue efforts continue today. ( Nassau Guardian)