Businesses Exempt from Provisions of Emergency Order

Apr 1, 2020 | Insight

The Government of The Bahamas in response to COVID 19, passed the Emergency Powers (Covid 19) (No. 2) Order, 2020 (the “Order”). The Order came into force at 9:00 am on the 24 March, 2020 and is presently set to expire at 9:00 am on 8 April 2020 (the “Expiration...

Operating Protocols of Bahamian Regulatory Bodies

Apr 1, 2020 | Insight

Covid-19 – Operating Protocols of  Bahamian Regulatory Bodies In accordance with the Emergency Powers (Covid 19) (No.2) Order, 2020 (“Order”) which came into effect on 24th March, 2020, all private businesses, as well as government agencies within The Bahamas, unless...

Frustration of Employment Contracts in the time of Covid 19

Apr 1, 2020 | Giahna Soles-Hunt, Glenn Curry, Insight

On 23 March 2020, the Prime Minister the Most Honorable Dr. Hubert Minnis of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, declared that by Emergency Powers (COVID 19) (No. 2) Order 2020, amongst other directives to stem the spread of Covid 19, non-essential businesses may either...

Suspension of employment in light of Covid-19

Mar 31, 2020 | Giahna Soles-Hunt, Glenn Curry, Insight

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted businesses worldwide and some are assessing whether they can continue to operate at their current capacity or if they will have to right-size to continue to exist.  Inclusive in assessing the business...

Ministry of Finance Extends Deadline for Substance Reporting

Mar 27, 2020 | Insight

On 26 March 2020, the Ministry of Finance of The Bahamas announced a 3-month extension to the deadline for economic substance filing for all entities reporting for the fiscal year 2019. Consequently, all entities that are required to make economic substance filings...

Emergency Powers (Covid 19) (No 1) Order and Guidance Memos

Mar 22, 2020 | Insight

Further to the Emergency Powers (Covid 19)(No 1) Order issued by the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, which became effective on 20 March and is expected to remain in force until 9 am on Monday 31 March, all establishments, institutions, business, offices, and...