Press Conference 24 August 2020
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press:I want to provide the country and the media with a number of updates on our comprehensive efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic, which is in its second wave in The Bahamas. Let me begin by offering condolences to the family of Ms. Bernadette Rolle, a Registered Nurse at the […]
Curfew implemented on Acklins and Crooked Island
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to advise that a 10pm – 5am curfew and all provisions as outlined in the Emergency (COVID 19 Pandemic) (Storm Preparedness) Order, 2020 will apply to the islands of Acklins and Crooked Island, effective immediately. The provisions are being applied to both islands on the advice of health officials. On […]
EMERGENCY POWERS (COVID 19 PANDEMIC) (STORM PREPAREDNESS) (AMENDMENT) ORDER, 2020
EMERGENCY POWERS (COVID 19 PANDEMIC) (STORM PREPAREDNESS) ORDER, 2020
Statement from the Prime Minister
A statement from Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis on adjustments to the New Providence lockdown. “In the past few weeks there has been a disturbing rise in COVID-19 cases in New Providence. “Sadly, additional deaths have been confirmed and our hospital system is stretched to capacity. In coordination with our public health […]