PM defends decision to close borders to Bahamians

Tue, Mar 31st 2020, 08:32 AM

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday defended the government’s decision to close the country’s borders to Bahamians, and also the decision to close liquor stores during the national state of emergency. Minnis said that while it is unfortunate that some Bahamians are stuck outside the country, the decision was for the best. “There are hot spots outside of our territorial boundaries and it was essential for us to close our airports, so that we may minimize the importation of COVID-19 and subsequently a spread throughout our society,” he said.

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