National Address – 28 June 2020
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My Fellow Bahamians and Residents: Good afternoon. I thought it essential to address the nation as we are about to enter a new period or what some have described as a “new normal” during the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. Most of our country and economy have reopened, though, with certain necessary restrictions. Our phased reopening […]
Official Opening of the Fishing Hole Road Causeway
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Rev. Lindy Russell, Cabinet and Parliamentary Colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen good afternoon. Today marks the end to a long and difficult chapter for the residents of Grand Bahama especially those who reside in West Grand Bahama. The Fishing Hole Road Causeway connects West and East Grand Bahama Island and is the main access […]
Prime Minister Minnis officially opens new Fishing Hole Road Causeway, announces more capital works projects for Grand Bahama
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GRAND BAHAMA – Residents of Grand Bahama can look forward to millions of dollars in capital works projects this year, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis said today as he officially opened the new $9.2 million Fishing Hole Road Causeway. The Fishing Hole Road Causeway connects West and East Grand Bahama Island and […]
National Food Distribution Task Force feeding thousands of people in need
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More than 76,000 people have received assistance from the National Food Distribution Task Force (NFDTF) since the public private partnership was officially formed to provide emergency food relief to Bahamians and residents impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The National Food Distribution Task Force was created by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis to work in […]
Prime Minister Minnis addresses Commonwealth COVID-19 Virtual Leaders Meeting
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The Bahamas’ place among the highest burden countries for non-communicable diseases has impacted the country’s COVID-19 experience, said Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis. Prime Minister Minnis was speaking on Wednesday 24 June at The Commonwealth’s COVID-19 Virtual Leaders Meeting, held under the theme, “Sharing solutions in challenging times.” Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]