Family Island communities exempted from shopping schedule

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 […]

KEY TAKEAWAYS COVID-19 Communication – 6 April

-Another lockdown period comes into effect on Wednesday 8 April at 9 p.m. until Tuesday 14 April at 5 a.m. -Until the new lockdown period (Wednesday 8 April 9.p.m), the 24-hour curfew will be observed. -Upon the expiration of the new lockdown (Tuesday 14 April 5a.m.), the 24-hour curfew will continue. -Lockdowns will occur every […]

Highlights – 1 April COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Update by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis 1 April 2020 HIGHLIGHTS Prime Minister Minnis provided important information in a national briefing on Wednesday as it relates to where The Bahamas stands in the fight against COVID-19. The Bahamas is now experiencing a surge. There is community spread. As confirmed by the […]

New cases of COVID-19 & state of emergency extended

Prime Minister announces three new cases of COVID-19 and plans to extend state of emergency for eight days Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today in a live update on COVID-19 announced three more confirmed cases of the virus and plans to extend the state of emergency until 8 April.   This brings […]

Prime Minister Minnis visits Ministry of Health

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis said Bahamians must be prepared to fight an economic war once the war on COVID-19 is behind the nation.   To date, there are 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas – nine confirmed in New Providence and one confirmed in Grand Bahama.   The Prime […]