Today we must embrace the challenges of COVID-19 and the opportunities it presents in terms of health care and social care and stability.

We must chart a new course. We must acknowledge the new realities that are upon us as we develop and adopt innovative and relevant technologies to manage our societies and daily activities.

The Bahamas wishes to bring to your attention the health challenges we continue to overcome, and the dire economic situation that is upon us as a primarily tourism-based economy.