The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that starting tomorrow, Monday 6 April, until further notice, the following food shopping schedule comes into effect for the entire Bahamas.

The OAS has been a pioneer in the issue of arms and ammunition control. In 1997, member states approved the Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, and other Related Materials, known as CIFTA. This was the first binding international instrument against illegal arms trafficking...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis led a virtual Cabinet Meeting today, Saturday 4 April, 2020, from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Conference Room. To practice physical distancing, Cabinet Ministers video-conferenced into the meeting to discuss the national response to COVID-19.

The Ministry of Health confirms the overnight death of Case #23, an eighty (80) year old male patient hospitalized in Grand Bahama, previously confirmed to have COVID-19 with no direct links to other cases.  Investigations are being conducted into the details of this unfortunate death.  

BAHAMAS MINISTRY OF HEALTH COVID-19 DASHBOARD

The Bahamas entered into diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China on 23rd May, 1997.  For almost twenty-three (23) years, The Bahamas has enjoyed the kind assistance of the Chinese Government in areas of education, infrastructure, technical assistance and medical information and supplies to assist our citizenry and the economy...

The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) has launched a criminal investigation into the leak and dissemination on social media of a purported confidential document pertaining to clients of the Grand Bahama Health Services. The PHA has been assured that the matter which is now in the hands of the authorities will result in a swift and serious outcome for those who are engaged in the leak and circulation of this document...

The Office of the Prime Minister is aware of a note circulating on social media purporting that a Bahamian resident filed a complaint against Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis.

In exercise of the powers conferred on me by the Emergency Powers (Covid 19) Regulations, 2020, I HEREBY make the following order-

1. Citation.

This Order, which amends the Emergency Powers (Covid 19) (No. 2) Order, 2020 may be cited as the Emergency Powers (Covid 19) (No.2) (Amendment) (No. 5) Order, 2020...

Quiet streets of New Providence on Saturday portray the lockdown 'for every island and cay' in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas that came into effect as a result of the Government's Emergency Powers (Covid 19) (Lockdown) Order, 2020 -- announced Friday, April 3.  The lockdown was implemented at 8:00pm on Friday, April 3, 2020 and expires at 5:00am on Monday, April  6, 2020.  All residents, except those of stipulated essential services, must remain at home for the entire lockdown...

In enforcing the Emergency Powers Order of COVID-19, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force has stepped up seccurity efforts to ensure the safety of  the Bahamian residents.

The public is hereby advised that the Emergency Powers (Covid 19) (Lockdown) Order, 2020 comes into effect at 8:00pm on Friday 3rd day of April 2020 and expires at 5:00am on Monday 6th April 2020.

Every business establishment, or undertaking, other than the hospitals (Princess Margaret, Rand Memorial and Doctors Hospitals, both locations); security forces and security services; emergency units of core utilities; and hotels with guests -- shall remain closed...

In exercise of the powers conferred on me by the Emergency Powers (Covid 19 Regulations, 2020, I HEREBY make the following Order for every island and cay in

Good afternoon,

BAHAMAS MINISTRY OF HEALTH COVID-19 DASHBOARD

Good afternoon:  

Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands said that the Ministry today confirmed the deaths of two hospitalized COVID-19 patients occurred overnight.

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that a possible contact or COVID-19 case was identified as a worker at the Elizabeth Estates Clinic.

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold in the region, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the United Nations Resident Coordinators’ Offices in the Caribbean convened the 2nd meeting of the Caribbean Partner Donor Group on Thursday April 2, 2020. The virtual meeting had representatives from 18 regional and international agencies including the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), the technical lead for health in the region...

Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands stated that the Government is doing its part to ensure that healthcare providers have the necessary personal protection equipment needed to treat patients.