Prime Minister explains Emergency Powers (Covid-19) Regulations
House of Assembly Wednesday 18 March 2020 Mr. Speaker: Late last evening health officials confirmed two additional cases of individuals who tested positive for Covid-19 on New Providence. These individuals were identified through contact tracing. The Ministry of Health’s surveillance unit has aggressively undertaken contact tracing activities for the initial case reported. These contact tracing […]
National Address: Update COVID-19
National Address – Update on COVID-19 Response Sunday 15 March 2020 Fellow Bahamians and Residents: The Bahamas today confirmed its first case of COVID-19 here in New Providence. We have been monitoring this crisis on a daily basis over the past many weeks. This includes monitoring developments in our region and in our North American […]
Mastic Point Primary School renaming ceremony
REMARKS THE MOST HONORABLE DR. HUBERT MINNIS PRIME MINISTER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS SCHOOL RENAMING OF MASTIC POINT PRIMARY SCHOOL TO THE ROZELDA M. WOODSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL AT MASTIC POINT ANDROS FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020 Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a pleasure to be here with you to congratulate Mrs. Rozelda M. Woodside, as we witness […]
‘First-Fire’ of new engine at BPL
REMARKS The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis Prime Minister BPL Ceremonial Inauguration New Engine at Blue Hill Thursday, 5 March 2020 Ladies and Gentlemen: Today’s ceremony represents another major investment in the future of the Bahamian people. It also represents a critical step in the ongoing transformation of the energy sector. We are entering a […]
National update on COVID-19
REMARKS COVID-19 UPDATE Good afternoon. As a husband, father and grandfather, the outbreak of COVID-19 is a matter of grave concern. As a Doctor it is equally concerning. I have instructed this government and its health officials in particular to do everything in our power to combat, communicate and if needed contain this health risk. […]