EASTER MESSAGE 2020
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“New Life and Life Abundantly” This Easter, as we commemorate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are called by faith to remember that suffering no matter how painful and difficult, can be redemptive. The suffering and passion of Jesus Christ redeemed the world. Suffering and “the way of the cross” […]
PRESS RELEASE: Non-medical masks
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Prime Minister Minnis announces ban on import of non-medical masks to help develop local industry The importation of non-medical protective face masks will be prohibited, effective 8am Friday 10 April 2020, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announced today. This does not apply to the importation of medical-grade masks for health care workers. […]
The Difference Between Lockdown & 24 Hr Curfew
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Extension of grocery store hours announced
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Prime Minister Minnis announces extension of grocery store hours to 10pm Special schedule released for essential workers Grocery store hours have been extended for the general public until 10pm on Tuesday 7 April and Wednesday 8 April, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announced today in a statement to the press. […]
Family Island communities exempted from shopping schedule
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During a virtual meeting with Family Island administrators on Monday afternoon, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis exempted island communities from the food shopping schedule that went into effect on 6 April. Family Island store owners may manage shoppers based on strict physical distancing protocols already in place under the Emergency Powers Order […]