Hurricane Dorian First Anniversary Remembrance Remarks

Today is a day of remembrance. We remember all of those who lost their lives because of the destruction and ravages of Hurricane Dorian. We continue to pray for their souls even as we honor their memory. We remember and continue to pray for those who lost loved ones and who are still grieving. Grief […]

Message from Prime Minister – 30, August 2020

A pleasant good afternoon. As we once again reopen a range of activities tomorrow, I would like to offer some words of encouragement and if I may, some guidance. I invite the residents of every Family Island to follow the specific orders, guidelines and restrictions in your communities. I want to offer particular caution and […]

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 […]

National Address – 17, August, 2020

Fellow Citizens and Residents:      Good evening.      Around the world and here at home, the COVID-19 virus continues its aggressive assault on the lives of millions of people who have been infected and hundreds of thousands of people who have lost their lives.      Let me note that the number of people who have been infected and […]

National Address – 9 August, 2020

My Fellow Bahamians and Residents:        Good afternoon. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I have spoken to you on a regular basis to update and to inform you on our comprehensive and vigorous national response to this very contagious and deadly virus. I have sought to encourage you, as well as to warn you of the danger […]