The Ministry of Health confirms today that there is one additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama.  This brings the total number of confirmed cases to fifteen (15).  Currently, there are three (3) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand [...]

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is following guidance from the Bahamas Ministry of Health and other government agencies pertaining to the country’s Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19. Please visit the Bahamas Ministry of Health’s website for the [...]

With many countries of the Americas now reporting community transmission of COVID-19, there is still a short window of time for governments to slow the spread of the virus, reduce the impact on health systems and save lives, said the [...]

On the 24th March, 2020, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced its decision to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as a result of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Further to this announcement The Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) advised [...]

Pursuant to Order 5 (1) (m) of the Emergency Powers (Covid 19)(No. 2) Order, 2020 I HEREBY exempt the following businesses from the provisions of Order 5- laundromats and wash houses from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m... Pursuant to Order [...]

With the current curfew in place due to COVID-19, our new norm can be trying our nerves! The new measures like working from home, social distancing, and staying in are contributors for conflicting feelings or situations.  What happens if you [...]

Bahamasair wishes to advise the public that in accordance with the recently revised Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No.2) Order, the airline’s operations will remain suspended. Operations inclusive of Airport and City Ticket Offices on New Providence and Grand Bahama will remain [...]

The Government has had to make special provisions to assist the Offices of Family Island Administrators, as they work to support tirelessly to support local communities with implementing the COVID-19 Emergency Orders. “With airports closed, movement restricted, and income streams [...]

Based on the advice given by Public Health officials, the Ministry of Education made the difficult decision to suspend the physical face to face instruction that takes place on our school campuses. While this action was necessary to make every [...]

The Free National Movement issued the following statement regarding Monday’s resolution by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis to extend the state of emergency to April 8: “As the severity of the COVID-19 situation grows, elected leaders around the world are [...]