Prime Minister Minnis: ‘We are living in a new normal’

PM announces reduced curfew, and re-opening of Family Islands, non-essential retail and worship services The Bahamas has now moved into Phase 3 of the Government’s gradual economic and social re-opening plan, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announced today, 28 May, in the House of Assembly. The Prime Minister said the current accumulation […]

Prime Minister Minnis addresses 73rd World Health Assembly

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis urged the international community to adopt and to appreciate a broader understanding of the developmental levels and the unique local circumstances of The Bahamas and other small island states when considering eligibility for assistance. The Prime Minister was speaking on Monday 18 May via video to the […]

Prime Minister Minnis: Flights to return Bahamians and residents home to resume this week

The repatriation of Bahamians and residents who remain abroad due to COVID-19 travel restrictions will resume this week with two scheduled flights from Florida, said Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis. The Prime Minister was speaking in a live televised COVID-19 National Address on Sunday 17 May. This week’s flights, scheduled for Thursday […]

Additional Family Islands cleared to resume commercial activity, relaxation of more measures

Prime Minister Minnis announces additional Family Islands cleared to resume commercial activity, relaxation of more measures Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today announced the resumption of commercial activity on the islands of Cat Island, Long Island, Abaco and Andros and the further relaxation of measures related to exercise and certain business and […]