The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Laurencia I.A. Smith, Journal Staff Writer The curfew may be extended for an additional 30 days, according to Attorney General Carl Bethel. Bethel told reporters of the possible curfew extension yesterday before entering the weekly Cabinet meeting. Currently, the country is on a 24-hour lockdown to help combat the spread of COVID-19. “The strong advice […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced additional and extraordinary emergency measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 which include a 24-hour curfew. The new measures are outlined in the new Emergency Powers COVID-19 (No.2) Order which was announced by Dr. Minnis yesterday during his televised national address. “A curfew is imposed every day for 24 […]

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Hundreds of police and defence force officers dispersed throughout the streets of New Providence on Friday evening where they strictly enforced the mandatory curfew ordered by the prime minister. Shortly before the curfew began, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames told reporters that he wants Bahamians to understand the seriousness of the COVID-19 crisis.  Prime […]

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Possible Surge of New Cases Worries Health Officials Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pearl McMillian said 117 persons have been tested in The Bahamas for COVID-19. However, only four tests came back positive for the coronavirus. The testing for COVID-19 is conducted at the internationally accredited laboratory of the Ministry of Health’s National Reference Laboratory, which […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced the implementation of a curfew, which commences today, as a temporary measure to assist in the fight against the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. The curfew begins each night from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. and will expire on March 31, 2020 at 9 a.m. According the prime minister, the […]

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Two more persons have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in The Bahamas to three. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced the additional COVID-19 cases in the House of Assembly yesterday. “Late last evening health officials confirmed two additional cases of individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 on New Providence,” […]

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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis appealed to Bahamians and residents to stop panic buying food and hoarding supplies in reaction to news of the COVID-19 virus. “There is no need for it,” the prime minister said on Tuesday, following a meeting with local wholesalers and suppliers at the Office of the Prime […]

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As COVID-19 fears increase, Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree said courts will attempt to minimize in-person hearings by utilizing video conferencing, video applications, telephone calls and disposition on written submissions for court hearings. The decision to minimize in-person hearings is a part of The Bahamas Judiciary’s protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. During a […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced yesterday that foreign nationals traveling from the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe within the last 20 days will be prohibited from entering The Bahamas. This travel ban will become effective on Thursday and according to Dr. Minnis, it was introduced because of the growing public health concern and the […]

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The Bahamas has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19), according to health officials, after a 61-year-old female resident tested positive for the disease. Health officials said the woman has no history of traveling outside the country within the last 20 days.  Acting Minster of Health Jeffrey Lloyd, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pearl McMillan […]

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