Thompson: What about people ticketed for expired licenses during state of emergency when they should have been exempt? NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Individuals will have 30 days after the end of the state of emergency to renew their car licenses, confirmed Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe yesterday. During a presentation on Parliament, Munroe sought to […]
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PANDEMIC MANAGEMENT CONSENSUS: Most survey respondents agree with continued emergency orders
93% of respondents say govt’s COVID-19 management matters in their voting choice NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The continued public state of emergency and use of emergency powers to mitigate the coronavirus pandemic is largely viewed as a necessary tool to stop the spread of the virus, according to a new survey conducted by Bahamian research and […]
UNDECIDED: Govt has yet to decide on extending emergency orders
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has yet to make a determination on whether it will allow the existing public state of emergency and accompanying emergency orders to expire next month, according to Minister of Health Renward Wells. The emergency orders come to an end on August 13 but a resolution tabled in Parliament, which has […]
CLOSER TO NORMAL: New emergency order outline relaxed restrictions for fully vaccinated people and on some Family Islands
Indoor dining on NP resumes for fully vaccinated individuals Curfew removed and travel testing requirements relaxed for Abaco, Eleuthera, Exuma NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has issued new emergency orders that outline changes in restrictions for fully vaccinated people traveling to and traversing through The Bahamas. The orders came after Governor General CA Smith issued […]
Restrictions on weddings, funerals somewhat eased — no end to curfew yet
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday maintained the decision not to end the curfew is not political but science-based. Minnis spoke with reporters during a press trip to open a passport office in Long Island. “The scientists, the medical professionals, they are monitoring the situation and they will advise us on the […]