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Bahamas announces new COVID-19 measures for New Providence, Abaco and Eleuthera
#Nassau, The Bahamas – November 9, 2020 — Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis on Sunday announced the relaxation of certain restrictive measures for the islands of New Providence and Abaco, and an increase in restrictions for mainland Eleuthera. In an address to the nation on Sunday 8 November, the Prime Minister pointed to the progress recorded on New Providence and Abaco since restrictive measures were introduced a month ago. Since then, there have been reductions recorded among key health indicators watched closely by health officials, including the number new cases of COVID-19, transmission, the national positivity rate and hospitalizations.
“We have seen good progress on both New Providence and Abaco,” said Prime Minister Minnis. Effective Monday 9 November, the weekday curfew for New Providence and Abaco will move to 9pm to 5am, and the weekend 24-hour curfew will be lifted and a 6pm to 5am curfew on Saturdays and Sundays will take effect. Other changes to take effect on Monday for New Providence and Abaco include:
• the resumption of in-stores services in the retail sector – including pharmacies – Monday to Saturday; • food stores may open on Saturdays; • outdoor dining at restaurants permitted Monday to Saturday, including at fish frys. On Sundays, only drive-thru and take-away services will be permitted; • indoor dining at hotels will be permitted; and • beaches and parks will open Saturdays and Sundays from 5am to 6pm.
On Grand Bahama, the daily curfew, Monday to Sunday, will also move to 9pm to 5am. The Prime Minister said the government would continue to consult with health officials to determine the appropriate time for the safe reopening of gyms, spas and other elements of the economy. For the island of Eleuthera (excluding Spanish Wells and Harbour Island), Prime Minister Minnis announced that a 6pm to 5am weekday (Monday to Friday) curfew will take effect on the mainland starting tomorrow.
All bars, and restaurants connected to bars will be closed. Funeral services may take place at the graveside only with a maximum of 10 people not including officiant; and weddings will be limited to 10, not including the officiant. Repasts and receptions are prohibited. Indoor church services and in-person classroom instruction of students will be prohibited. Public and private social gatherings will also be prohibited. On the weekends, a 24-hour curfew will be implemented starting on Fridays at 6pm to Mondays at 5am. During the 24-hour curfew, businesses are not permitted to operate, including grocery stores and pharmacies.
“To reduce the spread on Eleuthera, I ask everyone on the island to please go back to measures that worked for you in the past, so that Eleuthera can reopen various areas safely and as quickly as possible,” said Prime Minister Minnis.
The Prime Minister said that the Royal Bahamas Defence Force is on alert and in place to ensure that vessels do not flee Eleuthera in violation of the Orders. Additional police resources have also been deployed to ensure enforcement of measures put in place to protect the residents of Eleuthera.
As of Saturday 8 November, Eleuthera had a total of 117 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the island. All districts in Eleuthera have recorded confirmed cases of the virus, with the greatest proportion of cases in South Eleuthera, followed by North Eleuthera and then Central Eleuthera.
The measures for Eleuthera were recommended by health officials following an assessment of the COVID-19 situation on the island last week, noted the Prime Minister.
In his address, the Prime Minister acknowledged the Family Islands that currently have no active cases of COVID-19, including Acklins, Crooked Island, Cat Island, Inagua, Mayaguana, Long Island and San Salvador.
“As we emerge out of this second wave, let us be cautiously optimistic and let us continue to be careful,” said Prime Minister Minnis. “We are opening up. But if we stop following the public health advice, virus cases will increase again, and we may end up back under restrictions.”
From Office of the Prime Minister, Bahamas
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (“RBC”) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kerryl-Lyn King-Henry as Country Manager and Area Vice President (“AVP”), Personal and Commercial Banking, Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).
In her new role as Country Manager and AVP, King-Henry will take on full responsibility for the bank’s operations, strategy, and development in the TCI market, with a strong focus on solidifying partnerships with the Government, regulatory bodies, and the local community.
King-Henry brings to the role a dynamism influenced by nearly 25 years of industry experience. Prior to her new appointment, she served as AVP of Business Banking in Trinidad and Tobago. She has held progressively senior roles within both personal and commercial banking, as well as various functional units.
King-Henry holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a specialization in Leadership, FinTech and Big Data Analysis, in addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Further enriching her professional profile, Kerryl-Lyn is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Trainer, Teacher, and Speaker. Her passion for leadership and development is matched by her commitment to community service, as she actively volunteers her time and leverages her professional expertise to mentor and support others. “
Kerryl-Lyn’s extensive experience and proven leadership capabilities make her the perfect choice to lead our operations in the Turks & Caicos Islands,” said Ericka Rolle, RBC’s Managing Director and Vice President, Personal Banking, The Bahamas and TCI.
“Her commitment to excellence, combined with a genuine passion for community engagement, aligns perfectly with our Bank’s purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper. We are excited to see the positive impact she will undoubtedly bring to her new role,” she added.
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