The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands said the country presently has 750 COVID-19 test kits available. In his address in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, Sands said thousands more are on the way as testing will only take place in New Providence. “We have enhanced testing capacity with an additional 750 test kits in […]

Read the full story

Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands warned against the dissemination of fake news concerning COVID-19 and refuted false information about the spread of the disease. Currently, there is only one confirmed case of COVID-19 in The Bahamas. The 61-year-old female, who tested positive for the first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in The Bahamas, is […]

Read the full story

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Davis wants the government to ease the financial burden many Bahamians may experience as COVID-19 threatens the economy. During the PLP’s press conference on Tuesday, Davis pointed out several issues that need to be addressed urgently. “The National Insurance Board must provide temporary unemployment assistance,” Davis said. He also […]

Read the full story

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 […]

Read the full story

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 […]

Read the full story

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that the U.S. Embassy in The Bahamas has implemented measures to control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) which include the cancelation of visa appointments.  “The U.S. Embassy has indicated that it is canceling routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments.  The embassy will resume routine visa services as […]

Read the full story

With concerns over public health and the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced that schools will be closed from March 16 until April 14.  The prime minister announced the closure of schools yesterday during his televised national address on the deadly disease. According to Dr. Minnis, the minister of education […]

Read the full story

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 […]

Read the full story

With immediate effect, Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip Davis announced the establishment of the PLP COVID-19 Taskforce. Davis made the announcement on Saturday, adding that the taskforce is co-chaired by Senator Dr. Michael Darville and Melissa Evans. The taskforce members are Een Colebrooke, Michelle Adderley, Dr. Lynwood Brown, Latrae Rahming, Stan Smith and Ian Poitier. “The […]

Read the full story

Nassau Anticipates More Berthing Requests  While some major cruise lines have suspended sailing because of COVID-19, Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. said it anticipates that some cruise lines may request to berth ships in Nassau during the suspension period. On March 13, 2020, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced that several major cruise lines, including […]

Read the full story