Statement by the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Passing of the Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna Former Governor General
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A Bahamian giant and statesman has passed away. It is with deep regret and profound sadness that the country has learned of the passing of former Governor General the Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna, the seventh Bahamian Governor-General of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, who served in that capacity from 2006 to 2012. The Hon. A.D. Hanna […]
REMARKS: Arrival of COVAX Vaccinations The MostHon. Dr. Hubert Minnis Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Tuesday, 3 August 2021
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Minister Wells; Officials; Members of the Vaccine Consultative Committee; Members of the Press; Ladies and Gentlemen: Good Morning, Today’s delivery of 33,600 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine represents the third tranche or batch of pre-paid vaccines The Bahamas has received through the COVAX Facility. I once again thank the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) […]
New testing requirements for international and domestic travel
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The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to advise that, effective Friday 6 August 2021, those persons applying for a travel health visa to enter The Bahamas or travel within The Bahamas will be subjected to the following new testing requirements: Entering The Bahamas Vaccinated Travelers All fully vaccinated travelers wishing to enter The Bahamas […]
Emancipation Day 2021
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As we observe the abolition of the institution of the slavery of those of African descent in the British Empire on August 1, 1834 and the unique celebration of Fox Hill Day on the 2nd Tuesday in the month of August, we take time to reconnect, remember and share the significance of these celebrations to […]
Bahamian Athletes Making Country Proud
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Statement from Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis Bahamian athletes making country proud It was a moment of great pride for the country last night when Kai Jones was drafted 19th overall in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft. He will play for the Charlotte Hornets. This young man has put in the […]