18 March 2020
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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18 March 2020
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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16 March 2020
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 […]
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16 March 2020
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 […]
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16 March 2020
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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16 March 2020
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 […]
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16 March 2020
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 […]
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16 March 2020
The Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture issued a statement on Friday explaining that the ministry is the process of determining which events of local, regional and international interest should be best postponed or cancelled in the interest of public protection, health and safety as the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads globally. The statement comes after the […]
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16 March 2020
An elderly man was fatally shot after exchanging gunfire with police officers at the Fox Hill Police Station on Friday, shortly before 7 a.m. Police said the man, who was out on bail for grievous harm, arrived at the Fox Hill Police Station to sign is as customary for persons on bail and after producing […]
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16 March 2020
Man Dies after Eight Mile Rock Shooting Police are investigating a shooting that took place in the capital which left one adult female dead. According to police, on Friday shortly before 12 a.m., at a residence on Carmichael Road, east of Lazaretto Road, two females were approached by three males, one of them being armed […]
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