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 organizations have been ordered to suspend operations to the general public, with exceptions made for essential services which are described in the Order. Further, all persons are to remain within their dwellings, which includes yard space.
A copy of the full Order, along with guidelines issued by the Government of The Bahamas in tandem with it, can be found here.
Furthermore, the Securities Commission of The Bahamas has issued Guidance to its registrants and licensees regarding the Emergency Order and it can be found here.
The Chief Justice has issued a press release outlining current measures taken as to the judiciary and it can be found here.
The Bahamas Financial Services Board has provided a guidance note to its members and a copy can be found here.
We will continue to provide updates and additional information as it becomes available.