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LocalMay 22, 2019 at 3:31 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

D’Aguilar: Let’s think positively about privatizing NFS

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As the government advances the process of privatizing Nassau Flight Services (NFS), the state-owned ground handler, Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar said yesterday that fears of downsizing in the hands of potential investors should be quelled for now, and instead the workers should “think positively”. Asked outside the Churchill Building whether the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As the government advances the process of privatizing Nassau Flight Services (NFS), the state-owned ground handler, Minister... read more »

May 22, 2019 at 3:31 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalMay 17, 2019 at 3:32 am Matthew Moxey

Local

Baha Mar confirms engagement of local water sports company

Hotel adds ‘aqua karts’ to its watersports activities NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Baha Mar on Thursday confirmed that they have engaged a local water sports company to offer water activities to their guests. Last week, Goodman’s Bay jet-ski operators demonstrated on the popular beach, claiming that a new water sports company had allegedly set up shop […]

Hotel adds ‘aqua karts’ to its watersports activities NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Baha Mar on Thursday confirmed that they have engaged... read more »

May 17, 2019 at 3:32 am | Matthew Moxey

BusinessMay 7, 2019 at 3:26 am Eyewitness News

Business

New marketing campaign featuring Lenny Kravitz invites travelers to Fly Away to The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation presented its new creative campaign, featuring Bahamian-American rock legend Lenny Kravitz, to Canadian media and travel industry partners during a local campaign launch event on May 2 at the Bisha Hotel. Set to the lyrics of Kravitz’s hit song, Fly Away, the television commercialand supporting […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation presented its new creative campaign, featuring Bahamian-American rock legend Lenny... read more »

May 7, 2019 at 3:26 am | Eyewitness News

LocalMay 3, 2019 at 3:40 am Ginelle Longley

Local

Taxi cab union finally air concerns with Transport Minister

Moratorium and new plates discussed at recent meeting NASSAU, BAHAMAS – It appears as if some of the many concerns of the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union will finally be addressed, as the union, following several strikes, was able to lodge their concerns at a recent meeting with Minister of Transport Renward Wells. “He had a […]

Moratorium and new plates discussed at recent meeting NASSAU, BAHAMAS – It appears as if some of the many concerns... read more »

May 3, 2019 at 3:40 am | Ginelle Longley

LocalMay 3, 2019 at 3:37 am Ginelle Longley

Local

D’Aguilar: Lack of state-of-the-art medical facilities should not impact tourism

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Tourism and Aviation, Dionisio D’Aguilar, on Wednesday expressed that he does not believe the recent criticisms of the medical services offered on the island of Bimini, following a fatal shooting earlier this week, will significantly impact the country’s tourism industry. D’Aguilar admitted, however, that some work needs to be done […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Tourism and Aviation, Dionisio D’Aguilar, on Wednesday expressed that he does not believe the recent... read more »

May 3, 2019 at 3:37 am | Ginelle Longley

EconomyApril 24, 2019 at 4:30 am Eyewitness News

Economy

BAHA MAR CELEBRATES TWO SPECTACULAR YEARS, THANKS TO OUTSTANDING ASSOCIATES

This month marks Baha Mar’s second anniversary since opening its doors on April 21, 2017. Over the last two years, Baha Mar has celebrated grand successes and accomplishments, having introduced three global hotel brands to Nassau, debuted new dining and entertainment concepts, created extensive opportunities for associates, increased its influence within the arts and cultural […]

This month marks Baha Mar’s second anniversary since opening its doors on April 21, 2017. Over the last two years,... read more »

April 24, 2019 at 4:30 am | Eyewitness News

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LocalApril 17, 2019 at 4:51 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

U.S. maintains ‘increase caution’ advisory on Bahamas

Advisory maintains warnings on Sand Trap, jet ski operators and Fish Fry. NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said earlier this month that he expected future United States Department of State travel advisories to reflect ongoing discussions between the two countries, the latest U.S. advisory released Monday maintains its “increased caution” […]

Advisory maintains warnings on Sand Trap, jet ski operators and Fish Fry. NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While Minister of National Security... read more »

April 17, 2019 at 4:51 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalApril 11, 2019 at 4:35 am Ginelle Longley

Local

Ferguson hopeful standoff on Grand Lucayan VSEPs will be resolved tomorrow

Says he has been “accessible” despite D’Aguilar stating otherwise NASSAU, BAHAMAS – President of the Trade Union Congress, Obie Ferguson, said despite assertions made by tourism and aviation minister, Dionisio D’Aguilar, that negotiations on behalf of the Grand Lucayan managerial staff have been silent for at least a week, he has been accessible and has […]

Says he has been “accessible” despite D’Aguilar stating otherwise NASSAU, BAHAMAS – President of the Trade Union Congress, Obie Ferguson,... read more »

April 11, 2019 at 4:35 am | Ginelle Longley

LocalApril 9, 2019 at 2:47 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

Dames: “Constructive” discussions held with U.S. officials

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Following United States President Donald Trump’s commitment to have the issue of travel advisories reviewed for a number of Caribbean countries, including The Bahamas, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said Bahamian authorities and U.S. officials have continued to have “constructive” discussions on the matter. “We’ve been having those meetings and having […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Following United States President Donald Trump’s commitment to have the issue of travel advisories reviewed for a... read more »

April 9, 2019 at 2:47 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalApril 5, 2019 at 2:12 am Eyewitness News

Local

Bahamas Minister of Tourism and Aviation attends Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In & Expo: Florida’s Largest Conference

LAKELAND, FLORIDA – The Honorable Dionisio D’Aguilar, Minister of Tourism and Aviation, made an impactful appearance at the 45thAnnual Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo, taking place in Lakeland, Florida. The largest convention in Florida and the second largest aviation conference in the United States, Sun ’n Fun attracts more than 200,000 pilots, aviation […]

LAKELAND, FLORIDA – The Honorable Dionisio D’Aguilar, Minister of Tourism and Aviation, made an impactful appearance at the 45thAnnual Sun... read more »

April 5, 2019 at 2:12 am | Eyewitness News

LocalApril 3, 2019 at 4:05 am Apryl Sands

Local

Wells promises jet-ski operators that more police will patrol beaches

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Transport Renward Wells promised jet-ski operators at a town meeting on Monday night that police officers will increase patrols on New Providence beaches to ensure that operators and tourists are safe. The move comes on the heels of a United States travel advisory that was issued back in February 2019, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Transport Renward Wells promised jet-ski operators at a town meeting on Monday night that police... read more »

April 3, 2019 at 4:05 am | Apryl Sands

LocalApril 2, 2019 at 8:32 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

Couple begins Abaco vacation in darkness

Mixed reaction over power woes in Abaco A couple and their children visiting Abaco for the first time last month began their vacation in darkness as power to the island was severed just hours after their arrival on the island as they attempted to settle into their vacation home. Power outages have become frequent in […]

Mixed reaction over power woes in Abaco A couple and their children visiting Abaco for the first time last month... read more »

April 2, 2019 at 8:32 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalMarch 21, 2019 at 4:00 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

Environmentalists: Disney HOA reveals worst fears

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Several environmentalists yesterday characterized the heads of agreement for Disney’s $250 million project in Eleuthera, which was made public yesterday, as a realization of “our worst environmental, economic and societal fears”. In a joint statement, reEarth, Bahamas Reef Environment Education Foundation (BREEF), Save The Bays, and Waterkeepers Bahamas said the agreement represents […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Several environmentalists yesterday characterized the heads of agreement for Disney’s $250 million project in Eleuthera, which was... read more »

March 21, 2019 at 4:00 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalMarch 20, 2019 at 3:50 am Tamara McKenzie

Local

Henfield: Travel advisory to the US will not be issued

Says there’s no evidence that attack on Williams was as a “hate crime” NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will not issue a travel advisory to Bahamians travelling to the United States, nor is it classifying the recent incident of Harold Williams, who was stabbed in the face this past weekend in […]

Says there’s no evidence that attack on Williams was as a “hate crime” NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Ministry of... read more »

March 20, 2019 at 3:50 am | Tamara McKenzie

LocalMarch 20, 2019 at 3:35 am Theo Sealy

Local

Tourist arrivals not affected by Boeing 737 Max suspension

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The tourism industry has experienced little to no impact from Boeing’s decision to ground its global fleet of 737 Max aircraft, according to Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar. D’Aguilar says stop-over arrivals, especially from the United States (US), have proven to remain steady despite the ongoing investigation into one of […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The tourism industry has experienced little to no impact from Boeing’s decision to ground its global fleet... read more »

March 20, 2019 at 3:35 am | Theo Sealy

LocalMarch 15, 2019 at 3:25 am Eyewitness News

Local

NAD: Grounding of Boeing Max planes not expected to impact LPIA

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The grounding of Boeing 737 Max series 8 and 9 by most major airlines, following a fatal crash in Ethiopia over the weekend involving the model, is not expected to impact operations at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), according to Nassau Airport Development Company Limited’s (NAD) Vice President of Marketing & Communications Jan […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The grounding of Boeing 737 Max series 8 and 9 by most major airlines, following a fatal... read more »

March 15, 2019 at 3:25 am | Eyewitness News

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LocalMarch 12, 2019 at 3:50 am Theo Sealy 1

Local

Opposition slams govt. for “secret deal” signed with Disney

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Various stakeholders are calling into question government’s recent Heads of Agreement (HOA) signed with Disney Cruise Lines to construct a $400 million-dollar cruise port and entertainment facility on Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera. The deal was inked last week but was only made public on the weekend. Not only are questions surfacing on why […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Various stakeholders are calling into question government’s recent Heads of Agreement (HOA) signed with Disney Cruise Lines... read more »

March 12, 2019 at 3:50 am | Theo Sealy | 1

LocalMarch 12, 2019 at 3:45 am Tamara McKenzie

Local

Govt.: Disney HOA to be tabled March 20

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After being slammed by the Opposition and environmentalists for not allowing the media to attend last week’s Heads of Agreement signing for Disney’s proposed development at Lighthouse Point in Bannerman Town, South Eleuthera, the government announced last night that in the interest of transparency and accountability, the Heads of Agreement will be […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After being slammed by the Opposition and environmentalists for not allowing the media to attend last week’s... read more »

March 12, 2019 at 3:45 am | Tamara McKenzie

LocalMarch 12, 2019 at 3:30 am Genea Noel-Ferguson

Local

Grand Lucayan managers reject VSEP offer

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Managers of the now state-owned Grand Lucayan Resort have rejected the voluntary separation packages (VSEP) offer from Lucayan Renewal Holding, the special purpose vehicle created to represent the government in the sale of the property. The matter was heard before the Industrial Tribunal in Grand Bahama on Monday, and according to Trade […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Managers of the now state-owned Grand Lucayan Resort have rejected the voluntary separation packages (VSEP) offer from... read more »

March 12, 2019 at 3:30 am | Genea Noel-Ferguson

LocalMarch 11, 2019 at 3:45 am Tamara McKenzie

Local

Govt signs HOA with Disney Island Development

120 to be employed during construction, 150 permanent jobs to be offered NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Government of The Bahamas has signed a heads of agreement with Disney Island Development Ltd for a proposed cruise port and entertainment facility at Lighthouse Point in Bannerman Town, South Eleuthera. The signing took place last Thursday at […]

120 to be employed during construction, 150 permanent jobs to be offered NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Government of The... read more »

March 11, 2019 at 3:45 am | Tamara McKenzie