Bahamas Locked Down. No one else in.
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I think we’re very fortunate given the situation and won’t blow it. Yesterday we stopped at the fuel dock/gas station. There was a policeman there and didn’t say anything.
And the fishing has been good when the winds allow. Yesterday we shared a nice mutton snapper with a shark. That’s ok they need to eat to. We still had a great dinner.
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Dan: Are you coming back to GHC?
Woodland Hills
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One thing the world has yet to see is the effect of COVID19 in the less developed world. It will be horrendous once we begin to see what happens in Africa, Indonesia, Latin America, etc. With no health service beyond small clinics, every serious case will be fatal. Death tolls will be in the millions. And it will be before this fall. It is going to be incredibly ugly, like nothing the world has seen for decades.
Look forward to it. You’ll see us on the right just past the fuel dock. Well connect for sure, from a distance.
Bahamas COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS:
02 April, 2020:
With immediate effect all boaters are to remain on board their vessels. Local police are issuing “remain in place” orders, detailing local food suppliers who can deliver provisions to the nearest dock. If there is no dock near where you are moored/anchored, then it will be difficult to get provisions delivered.
Boats can still move between anchorages, this is simply an order to remain on board and not go ashore.
Boats can still depart the Bahamas.
From Bahamas Chatter: It has been reported from permanent residents in Eleuthera (including Spanish Wells) that the police have been contacting residents and asking them to report to the police any cruisers leaving their boats for shore.
27 March, 2020:
The entire Bahamas is in lock down. Locals have been told to stay at home and social distancing is mandatory.
Cruising yachts currently in the Bahamas with a cruising permit are allowed to stay in the country until crew visas expire. Yachts must remain where they are moored/anchored and no inter-island movement is permitted.
If you are thinking about heading to the Bahamas, don’t at this time. You will not be allowed to clear Customs and Immigration, nor will you be allowed ashore. You will be refused entry into the country.
Fuel docks are open but you need to clear into The Bahamas to fuel up legally. And at the moment the ports of entry are closed.
Cruisers are encouraged to stay on board except for going ashore for necessities like food and fuel or medical assistance.
If you are out after the 9 p.m – 5 a.m. curfew, the police can arrest you.
Bars, liquor stores, some marinas, some restaurants etc. are closed.
Essential government services such as hospitals, clinics, police, customs/immigration offices remain open for the time being.
02 April, 2020:
With immediate effect all boaters are to remain on board their vessels. Local police are issuing “remain in place” orders, detailing local food suppliers who can deliver provisions to the nearest dock. If there is no dock near where you are moored/anchored, then it will be difficult to get provisions delivered.
Boats can still move between anchorages, this is simply an order to remain on board and not go ashore.
Boats can still depart the Bahamas.
From Bahamas Chatter: It has been reported from permanent residents in Eleuthera (including Spanish Wells) that the police have been contacting residents and asking them to report to the police any cruisers leaving their boats for shore.
27 March, 2020:
The entire Bahamas is in lock down. Locals have been told to stay at home and social distancing is mandatory.
Cruising yachts currently in the Bahamas with a cruising permit are allowed to stay in the country until crew visas expire. Yachts must remain where they are moored/anchored and no inter-island movement is permitted.
If you are thinking about heading to the Bahamas, don’t at this time. You will not be allowed to clear Customs and Immigration, nor will you be allowed ashore. You will be refused entry into the country.
Fuel docks are open but you need to clear into The Bahamas to fuel up legally. And at the moment the ports of entry are closed.
Cruisers are encouraged to stay on board except for going ashore for necessities like food and fuel or medical assistance.
If you are out after the 9 p.m – 5 a.m. curfew, the police can arrest you.
Bars, liquor stores, some marinas, some restaurants etc. are closed.
Essential government services such as hospitals, clinics, police, customs/immigration offices remain open for the time being.
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Wow. Will y’all stay? Have enough provisions to stay?
We don’t know how long the situation will last here in the US, but I bet it will be longer than the Bahamas, especially since we still have not locked the country down to the extent the Bahamas has.
We don’t know how long the situation will last here in the US, but I bet it will be longer than the Bahamas, especially since we still have not locked the country down to the extent the Bahamas has.
Woodland Hills
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24 cases now on three islands, add Bimini to the list. The most recent death was from there meaning the virus was loose for at least three weeks. The count rose from 14 to 24 in five days. We are beginning to see the exponential rise that others countries have experienced.
On paper the Bahamas has a pretty good lockdown, but is it being obeyed? Is enforcement vigorous enough to change behavior? Bahamians are gregarious family oriented people, will they put a complete halt to mingling with their relatives and neighbors? Will they completely stop hugging and shaking hands? If not things will get bad very quickly in a few days and weeks.
On paper the Bahamas has a pretty good lockdown, but is it being obeyed? Is enforcement vigorous enough to change behavior? Bahamians are gregarious family oriented people, will they put a complete halt to mingling with their relatives and neighbors? Will they completely stop hugging and shaking hands? If not things will get bad very quickly in a few days and weeks.
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We’re good with more than enough food. Fresh vegetables maybe an issue but everything else is fine. Our visa’s are good till the end of June and we can renew those. The property owner is stuck in Florida. She wants us to stay to take care of the house, her cat and property since she can’t return. We feel fortunate to be where we are given the situation.
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People in Bullocks Harbour and Great Harbour Cay are following the guidelines. A few grocery stores are open but with a five person limit plus the gas station but that’s it, no bars, the liquor store or restaurants are open. Perfect...no but compared to the US, not even a contest.
Weekend lockdown:
Effective 8:00 pm Friday 3rd April, 2020, every business and establishment shall remain closed until 5:00 am Monday 6th April, 2020.
https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/...ID+19)+(LOCKDOWN)+ORDER,+2020.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
Effective 8:00 pm Friday 3rd April, 2020, every business and establishment shall remain closed until 5:00 am Monday 6th April, 2020.
https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/...ID+19)+(LOCKDOWN)+ORDER,+2020.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
... FOOD SHOPPING SCHEDULE
The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that starting tomorrow, Monday 6 April, until further notice, the following food shopping schedule comes into effect for the entire Bahamas.
Adults with the last name beginning A through F will be allowed to enter food stores to shop
on:
• Mondays: 6am to 12pm
• Wednesdays: 6am to 12pm • Thursdays: 1pm to 7pm
Adults with the last name beginning G through O will be allowed to enter food stores to shop on:
• Mondays: 1pm to 7pm
• Wednesdays: 1pm to 7pm • Fridays: 6am to 12pm
Adults with the last name beginning P through Z will be allowed to enter food stores to shop
on:
Special provisions have been made for individuals 60 years of age and older and persons with disabilities.
Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may shop on Tuesdays from 6am to 12pm; however, persons in these categories may also choose to shop on the day assigned to their last name.
In addition:
• Each household should identify a single shopper to carry out food shopping.
• Shoppers will be required to provide photo identification to show proof of last name.
• Physical distancing protocols must be adhered to at all times.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis will provide additional details on the national response to COVID-19 when the House of Assembly meets on Monday 6 April at 10am.
• Tuesdays: 1pm to 7pm
• Fridays: 1pm to 7pm
• Thursdays 6am to 12pm
5 April 2020
Office of the Prime Minister Communications Unit Commonwealth of The Bahamas Contact: opmcommunications.gov.bs Website: www.opm.gov.bs
The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that starting tomorrow, Monday 6 April, until further notice, the following food shopping schedule comes into effect for the entire Bahamas.
Adults with the last name beginning A through F will be allowed to enter food stores to shop
on:
• Mondays: 6am to 12pm
• Wednesdays: 6am to 12pm • Thursdays: 1pm to 7pm
Adults with the last name beginning G through O will be allowed to enter food stores to shop on:
• Mondays: 1pm to 7pm
• Wednesdays: 1pm to 7pm • Fridays: 6am to 12pm
Adults with the last name beginning P through Z will be allowed to enter food stores to shop
on:
Special provisions have been made for individuals 60 years of age and older and persons with disabilities.
Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may shop on Tuesdays from 6am to 12pm; however, persons in these categories may also choose to shop on the day assigned to their last name.
In addition:
• Each household should identify a single shopper to carry out food shopping.
• Shoppers will be required to provide photo identification to show proof of last name.
• Physical distancing protocols must be adhered to at all times.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis will provide additional details on the national response to COVID-19 when the House of Assembly meets on Monday 6 April at 10am.
• Tuesdays: 1pm to 7pm
• Fridays: 1pm to 7pm
• Thursdays 6am to 12pm
5 April 2020
Office of the Prime Minister Communications Unit Commonwealth of The Bahamas Contact: opmcommunications.gov.bs Website: www.opm.gov.bs
The US should do something like that. And, make it apply to Lowe's and Home Depot, too.
In their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Prime Minister the Most Honorable Dr. Hubert Minnis provided further information today
"As of Wednesday, 8th April, 2020, starting at 9:00 pm, a complete
Lockdown will again be implemented effective Wednesday, the 8th of April,
at 9pm and will end at 5am on Tuesday, the 14th of April.
At the end of that Lockdown period, the 24 hour curfew will again
resume.
During this shutdown, all services are prohibited, with the exception
as follows:
all hospitals in The Bahamas,
the Royal Bahamas Defence Force,
the Royal Bahamas Police Force,
the media,
security services,
hotels with guests
emergency units of core publicly and privately owned public utilities, namely, electricity, water, telecommunications,
and a strictly limited number of exempted undertakings, such as international import/export trade."
"As of Wednesday, 8th April, 2020, starting at 9:00 pm, a complete
Lockdown will again be implemented effective Wednesday, the 8th of April,
at 9pm and will end at 5am on Tuesday, the 14th of April.
At the end of that Lockdown period, the 24 hour curfew will again
resume.
During this shutdown, all services are prohibited, with the exception
as follows:
all hospitals in The Bahamas,
the Royal Bahamas Defence Force,
the Royal Bahamas Police Force,
the media,
security services,
hotels with guests
emergency units of core publicly and privately owned public utilities, namely, electricity, water, telecommunications,
and a strictly limited number of exempted undertakings, such as international import/export trade."
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menzies
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Thanks, I saw that. The afternoon chatter on the vhf has some looking at weather windows back to the states. The highlighted section was in the link, not from me.
The Ministry of Transport, in close coordination with the Bahamas Maritime Authority, has put in place protocols for cruise ships sheltering in The Bahamas.
These protocols outline the terms and conditions under which the ships are allowed to stay in The Bahamas.
For example, no shipboard personnel may disembark the ship at any time or for any purpose without the prior written permission by and only on specific terms set by the Competent Authority, which is the Prime Minister.
The protocols also outline security, medical and operational guidelines.
The Government may at any time supplement, amend or rescind all or any part of the protocols and issue any instructions or prohibitions with regard to a specific ship or circumstance as it sees fit.
Protocols for yachts and other pleasure craft are being developed.
The main purpose of which is to encourage as many of “these people” already within Bahamian territorial waters to return to their countries of origin for the duration of the pandemic.
We’re in day 2 of a 5 day lockdown. You can’t leave your boat or property. After the lockdown we are under a 24 hour curfew till the following weekend and another lockdown.
Also, under the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No.2)(Amendment), every person who leaves their residence must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth while away from their residence.
https://opm.gov.bs/the-difference-between-lockdown-24-hr-curfew/
Also, under the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No.2)(Amendment), every person who leaves their residence must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth while away from their residence.
https://opm.gov.bs/the-difference-between-lockdown-24-hr-curfew/
So Larry, where you leave there - please take 14 days to get back to JAX!
Probably we will take longer, no rush to get back to a marina.
Woodland Hills
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This does not bode well for those who are staying:
https://thenassauguardian.com/2020/04/09/u-s-blocking-some-medical-supplies/
This could make people resentful of the outsiders who brought the virus in the first place.
https://thenassauguardian.com/2020/04/09/u-s-blocking-some-medical-supplies/
This could make people resentful of the outsiders who brought the virus in the first place.
RT Firefly
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Greetings,
Mr. WH. I think the withholding of much needed supplies will be much more of a lasting memory than the "tourists" who may or may not have infected the islands. Keep in mind the massive support the Bahamians had last year after Dorian from private individuals and organizations. I thing the citizens are smart enough to distinguish between the US government and the US people.
Mr. WH. I think the withholding of much needed supplies will be much more of a lasting memory than the "tourists" who may or may not have infected the islands. Keep in mind the massive support the Bahamians had last year after Dorian from private individuals and organizations. I thing the citizens are smart enough to distinguish between the US government and the US people.
PROTOCOLS FOR BOATS, YACHTS, PRIVATE CRAFT, RECREATIONAL CRAFT, CRUISING IN, PLYING THE WATERS OF, OR SHELTERING IN THE BAHAMAS OR SEEKING TO DO SO
DURING THE COVID-19 SHUT-DOWN
14 April, 2020
https://bs.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/118/BMA-Bahamas-Yachts-Protocols-Final.pdf
DURING THE COVID-19 SHUT-DOWN
14 April, 2020
https://bs.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/118/BMA-Bahamas-Yachts-Protocols-Final.pdf
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Thanks for sharing.
I sincerely hope those two gentlemen understand the speed of a trawler and the fact that the majority cruise with only two people on board. Gets to ability to proceed directly, especially an overnight voyage.
I sincerely hope those two gentlemen understand the speed of a trawler and the fact that the majority cruise with only two people on board. Gets to ability to proceed directly, especially an overnight voyage.
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