New updates to Emergency Orders for Andros and Cat Island

The daily curfew for South Andros and the Berry Islands has been moved to 10pm to 5am, in accordance with the Emergency Powers (COVID 19 Pandemic) (Management and Recovery) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order, 2021.

The Amended Order, effective immediately, also permits businesses on South Andros and the Berry Islands to operate between the hours of 6am and 9pm.

The harvesting of crabs is now permitted on the Berry Islands during curfew hours, from 10pm – 5am.

Residents of South Andros should note that the harvesting of crabs continues to be permitted during curfew hours from, 10pm to 5am.

On North and Central Andros and Cat Island, farmers are now permitted to attend their farms to water, tend and harvest between 9am and 3pm, in accordance with the Emergency Powers (COVID 19 Pandemic) (Management and Recovery) (North Andros, Central Andros and Cat Island Lockdown) (Amendment) (No. 4) Order, 2021.

School examinations are also permitted on North and Central Andros and Cat Island during the lockdown period under the Amended Order.

Harvesting of crabs is permitted on Cat Island between the hours of 8pm and 5am or as otherwise approved by the Royal Bahamas Police Officer in Charge.

Residents of North and Central Andros should note that the harvesting of crabs between the hours of 8pm and 5am or as otherwise approved by the Royal Bahamas Police Officer in Charge, continues to be permitted.

To access the newly amended Orders please visit opm.gov.bs.

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