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
National Address 3 August 2020
My Fellow Bahamians and Residents: The global COVID-19 pandemic is in a new and more dangerous stage at home and abroad. Some countries are experiencing what some believe is a second wave of the pandemic, while the first wave continues and has gotten worse in other countries. From Europe to Asia to Africa to North
Press Remarks – 24 July, 2020
Ladies and Gentlemen: Health officials have made a series of recommendations to control and reduce the spread of COVID-19. These include a wide range of measures, including but not limited to the closure of domestic borders, discontinuing indoor and outdoor dining, restricting social gatherings, weekend lockdowns and a full national lockdown. After much consideration, we