Statement on upcoming Weekend Lockdowns
With the rise in cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas, and after consultation with local health officials and a review of the response of other jurisdictions due to the current global rise in cases, the Government of The Bahamas has decided to implement two additional weekend lockdowns. These measures are being implemented to protect the […]
Statement on the Passing of The Rt. Hon. Owen Seymour Arthur Former Prime Minister of Barbados
Along with Barbados, the Caribbean Community and his former Caricom heads of government colleagues, I was saddened to learn of the passing today of former Barbados Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Owen Seymour Arthur. He was 70. Owen Arthur served as Prime Minister of Barbados from “6 September 1994 to 20 January 1999; 20 January […]
BMOTA Coronavirus Statement
Statement on proposal for North Andros Free Trade Zone
The Office of the Prime Minister notes reports appearing in The Tribune and the Nassau Guardian on Thursday 18 June 2020 as well as on social media regarding a proposal submitted to the Government for a North Andros Free Trade Zone by the NANT Group. The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to acknowledge that a draft proposal was […]
Reopening of Regular Domestic Travel
As part of the ongoing and phased reopening of the country, domestic borders will be opened for regular domestic commercial flights and for domestic pleasure craft and yachts. This applies to all islands of The Bahamas. The reopening of regular commercial domestic travel is part of the broader opening of the economy and to accommodate […]