The Foreign Affairs Ministry says thirty one Jamaicans are awaiting evacuation from the Abacos in the Bahamas, in aftermath of hurricane Dorian.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Kamina Johnson Smith welcomed news of the safety of the group,   following the devastation caused by the category five hurricane earlier this week.

She said this positive news was among several stories of hope received between yesterday and today.

The death toll in the Bahamas has risen to thirty with Bahamian officials expecting it to go up further.

The Foreign Affairs Minister says communication is being maintained   with the Honorary Consul in Nassau, Terrell Butler.

In addition to 12 Jamaican construction workers evacuated from Grand Cay by their employer before the storm, a further 31 Jamaicans are expected to be evacuated from Abaco today, while others are in the process of being confirmed.

The Foreign Affairs Minister states that two Jamaican women (one of whom is a teacher) who were feared missing have been found safe, and re-united with their families.

She adds that the ministry of foreign affairs and foreign trade is making every effort to help Jamaicans connect with family members who may have been displaced by hurricane Dorian.

Jamaicans who are unable  to make contact with  their family members living in the Bahamas, especially Grand Bahama and Abaco, may call the  consular affairs department at (876) 926- 4220-9 extension 3346 and leave their contact information so  checks can be made on the well-being of their loved ones as that information becomes available.”

Mrs. Johnson Smith says to date there has been no report of any loss of life among Jamaicans in the Bahamas as a result of the hurricane.