Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands said to prevent the continued spread of COVID-19, it is important that the public follows the advice consistently given by the Ministry of Health Medical Professionals including himself. “It is important that [...]

Minister of Health the Hon. Dr. Duane Sands stated that as of March 26, 2020 The Bahamas now has nine confirmed cases of COVID-19. “The first four previously announced cases are in New Providence. The fifth case is in Grand [...]

Good afternoon, Today I would like to provide you with our latest update on COVID-19 in The Bahamas. As of Thursday, 26th March, the Ministry of Health has confirmed 9 cases of the virus in The Bahamas. The first four [...]

A newly released research study is shedding more light on the Nassau grouper in hopes of helping the nation meet its conservation goals for a critically endangered species that is as important to the economy as it is to ecology.  [...]

While schools are closed and everyone is embarking on social distancing, the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation  (BREEF) has put together a selection of educational resources that can keep kids engaged and learning about the waters around us. Utilizing its [...]

The Free National Movement issued the following statement regarding the Prime Minister’s preventative measures in order to contain the spread of COVID-19: “As countries around the world continue to adapt to the dangerous realities of the coronavirus pandemic, our Prime [...]

Pursuant to Order 5 (1) (m) of the Emergency Powers (Covid l9)(No. 2) Order, 2020 I HEREBY exempt the following businesses or undertakings from the provisions of Order 5 - ELECTRONIC AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (1)Two Way Radio Communications system providers; [...]

The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) is working with the government and other agencies to deliver immediate relief to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  At this time, a three- month deferral against repayment of credit facilities will be offered to [...]

Many public places and businesses are closed as a result of extraordinary measures put in place by the Bahamas Government in a National Emergency response to the threat of COVID-19.  A 24-hour curfew order took effect on Tuesday morning, March [...]

BAHAMAS MINISTRY OF HEALTH COVID-19 DASHBOARD March 25th, 2020 *CURRENT NUMBER OF CONFIRMED CASES WORLDWIDE 441,187 *CURRENT NUMBER OF CONFIRMED, SUSPECTED & RECORDED CASES IN THE BAHAMAS: 5 *CURRENT NUMBER OF QUARANTINED PERSONS: 3... Source: https://www.thebahamasweekly.com