NEW DAY, NEW RULES: HOA passes legislation for transition out of state of emergency

Opposition supports bill but Pintard questions removal of controversial competent authority NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Members of Parliament yesterday unanimously passed a bill to provide for the removal of the state of emergency and emergency orders and the implementation of rules to manage COVID-19 protocols. [pullquote] It is recognized that all that was done could have […]

COUNTDOWN TO ROAD-READY: Renew your car license in 30 days or face penalty, says Munroe

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 […]

IT’S STILL AN EMERGENCY: GG issues new emergency proclamation

GG cites low vaccination percentage and ongoing third wave as justification Emergency orders, including curfew, have been in place 14 months and counting NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The governor general has issued a new proclamation declaring a continued state of emergency in The Bahamas due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The proclamation of emergency, which […]

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 […]