Extension of grocery store hours announced

Prime Minister Minnis announces extension of grocery store hours to 10pm Special schedule released for essential workers   Grocery store hours have been extended for the general public until 10pm on Tuesday 7 April and Wednesday 8 April, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announced today in a statement to the press.   […]

Family Island communities exempted from shopping schedule

During a virtual meeting with Family Island administrators on Monday afternoon, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis exempted island communities from the food shopping schedule that went into effect on 6 April. Family Island store owners may manage shoppers based on strict physical distancing protocols already in place under the Emergency Powers Order […]

KEY TAKEAWAYS COVID-19 Communication – 6 April

-Another lockdown period comes into effect on Wednesday 8 April at 9 p.m. until Tuesday 14 April at 5 a.m. -Until the new lockdown period (Wednesday 8 April 9.p.m), the 24-hour curfew will be observed. -Upon the expiration of the new lockdown (Tuesday 14 April 5a.m.), the 24-hour curfew will continue. -Lockdowns will occur every […]

Prime Minister on new COVID-19 Orders

House of Assembly Communication COVID-19 Orders  The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis Prime Minister  Monday, 6 April 2020  Nassau, Bahamas  Mr. Speaker: Yesterday on Palm Sunday, Christians around the world and here at home began the observance of Holy Week, commemorating the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This Lent and Easter, individuals, families, […]

PRESS CONFERENCE: COVID-19 Update – 3 April

Good afternoon: I want to begin my brief statement by expressing condolences to the family and friends of the two COVID-19 patients who have passed away. We pray for the dead and their families during this time of grief and sorrow. After my remarks health officials will provide you with more information. As I said repeatedly, […]