80,000 await pay NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Local business owners warily eye the U.S. government shut down and any potential impact on the tourism industry, fearing a continuation that could lead to a drop in visitor arrivals, as around 800,000 federal employees await pay. With the shutdown entering its 25thth day and Friday marking the […]
MILAN (AP) — Milan menswear designers are sending clear signals for next fall and winter: Feminine touches are not only acceptable, they are necessary. During three days of Milan Fashion Week previews focused on menswear, collections featured shiny and sheer textiles, sequined garments, lace and scoop necks. The trend to feminize the male wardrobe could […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The 2018 Bahamasair Christmas Day Fly-Out demonstrated that ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ was flowing at the national flag carrier as the event brought joy to the hearts of many deserving young people. The national flag carrier, Bahamasair, in conjunction with the Ministry of Social Services & Urban Development on Christmas Day, continued […]
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — For children of the mid-1990s, Disney’s Toy Story Land offers the opportunity to visit the imaginary world they grew up in. For their parents, it brings back sweet memories of a magical time of toys and make-believe. And for everyone else, the new theme park land offers a whimsical […]
Some 120 passengers arrived at Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) from Milan, Italy, on Thursday on an inaugural Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Operated by European tour operator Alpitour, the summer travel programme began in May, with weekly trips scheduled to run through September 6. The guests were greeted by staff of the Ministry of Tourism, headed by […]
Glowing guest reviews boosted the picturesque Sandyport Beach Resort to the enviable number one spot on TripAdvisor for Nassau and once again earned it the coveted Certificate of Excellence. Sandyport Beach Resort is also the recipient of the prestigious Resort Condominiums International top “RCI Gold Crown Resort” award. Minister of Tourism & Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar […]
Travel journalists brought Latin America even closer to The Bahamas recently, after several media personalities from Colombia, Peru and Panama visited Nassau for a taste of Bahamian culture. The group was facilitated by the Ministry of Tourism (MOT). For journalists like Dani Dini, an Argentinian social media influencer, sharing the news about The Bahamas is […]
The following was received from the Public Affairs Section of the U. S. Department of State: On January 10, 2018, the Department of State launched improvements to how we share information with U.S. travelers. These improvements will provide U.S. citizens with clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information worldwide. Under the […]
Heavy rains have left behind major flooding in parts of New Providence. Residential areas including Nassau East, Pinewood, and some parts of Coral Harbour are all left with significant flooding. The heavy rains are expected to carry on until Saturday, January 13, then hold off again until Tuesday of next week. A thunderstorm warning was […]
