Minister of Tourism Presents Forward Looking Tourism Plan
The Bahamas Prepares for Phase 3 of Tourism Readiness & Recovery Plan on October 15
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Statement on Updated COVID-19 Measures
NASSAU, Bahamas, September 1, 2020 – As residents, businesses and visitors throughout The Islands of The Bahamas continue to follow stringent orders and guidelines to curb the spread of COVID-19, Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, has issued updated measures and protocols allowing for the reopening of additional businesses and services.
Curfew implemented on Acklins and Crooked Island
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to advise that a 10pm – 5am curfew and all provisions as outlined in the Emergency (COVID 19 Pandemic) (Storm Preparedness) Order, 2020 will apply to the islands of Acklins and Crooked Island, effective immediately.
Travel Restrictions - COVID-19 Pandemic
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas notes travel restrictions towards The Bahamas recently imposed by the United States and other nations as local incidences of COVID-19 cases increase.
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Statement on National Lockdown
NASSAU, Bahamas, August 4, 2020 – In a national address last night, Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis updated Bahamians and residents on an exponential increase in positive COVID-19 cases in The Bahamas. With a surge in hospitalizations and demand for ICU beds, a national lockdown has been ordered to curb further spread of the virus, alleviate stress on healthcare resources and ensure services remain available to those in need.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Launches Strategic Media Relations Campaign to Ensure Accurate Reporting of Executive Orders
NASSAU, Bahamas, July 21, 2020 – Following Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis’ announcement of The Bahamas’ new executive orders, taking effect on Wednesday, July 22, the news of changes for U.S. travellers visiting The Bahamas has been widespread and focused on the restriction of commercial flights and commercial vessels. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation is working diligently to ensure international media are accurately reporting that U.S. travellers are welcome to visit The Bahamas if they are arriving by private flights and charters, as well as pleasure craft and yachts.
Suspension of Flights into Florida and Relief Flights: Fort Lauderdale
Bahamasair wishes to advise the public that the airline will be suspending regularly scheduled flights to Florida with immediate effect beginning Monday July 20, 2020.
What Travellers Need to Know Before Visiting The Bahamas
New Executive Order Restricts Commercial Air Travel from U.S. Beginning July 22; Permitted Visitors Must Present Negative COVID-19 Test and Complete an Electronic Health Visa Form
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Statement on Border Closure to the United States due to COVID-19
NASSAU, Bahamas, July 19, 2020 – Due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases in the United States, as well as an uptick in cases in The Bahamas, Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr.