New testing requirements for international and domestic travel
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to advise that, effective Friday 6 August 2021, those persons applying for a travel health visa to enter The Bahamas or travel within The Bahamas will be subjected to the following new testing requirements: Entering The Bahamas Vaccinated Travelers All fully vaccinated travelers wishing to enter The Bahamas […]
Emancipation Day 2021
As we observe the abolition of the institution of the slavery of those of African descent in the British Empire on August 1, 1834 and the unique celebration of Fox Hill Day on the 2nd Tuesday in the month of August, we take time to reconnect, remember and share the significance of these celebrations to […]
Bahamian Athletes Making Country Proud
Statement from Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis Bahamian athletes making country proud It was a moment of great pride for the country last night when Kai Jones was drafted 19th overall in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft. He will play for the Charlotte Hornets. This young man has put in the […]
Government COVID surge response: $7 million on more medical staff; 18 hospital beds to be added to PMH; contact tracing strengthened
PRESS RELEASE Government COVID surge response: $7 million on more medical staff; 18 hospital beds to be added to PMH; contact tracing strengthened The Government will spend $7.2 million to engage medical staff, and 18 hospital beds will be added to the PMH inventory as part of the continued aggressive and comprehensive approach to combat […]
Prime Minister Minnis – National Address – 28 July 2021
National Address The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Wednesday, 28 July 2021 8:00 P.M. Bahamians everywhere. Residents and visitors. Good evening. The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most difficult periods in our nation’s long history. Even though we are all tired of the pandemic it is not […]