Prime Minister Ingraham issues Statement on 7.0 Earthquake in Haiti

(Nassau, The Bahamas) The Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Hon. Hubert Ingraham issued the following brief statement this evening:

"My colleagues and I are deeply distressed at the news of what appears to be a very powerful 7.0 earthquake that struck our neighbour Haiti this afternoon.

Our information is that the anticipated threat of a tsunami affecting The Bahamas and other neighbouring states has apparently diminished but there may be some high tides as a result of the earthquake.

We have not yet received any reliable reports of loss of life or damage to property but it is to be expected that the impact of such a powerful earthquake would be severe.

Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti at this time and I have alerted our emergency services to be prepared, along with similar agencies in our sister states in the Caribbean, to render whatever aid we can as soon as possible.

We will continue to monitor the situation."