Tag: Bahamas news
Carnival Cruise Line to host Nassau Town Hall to highlight food and beverage opportunities
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Carnival Cruise Line will host a town hall meeting in Nassau next week. The purpose of this event is to shed light on the opportunities available in the food and beverage sector at the new port. The event will take place on Monday, November 27, at 5:30 pm at Margaritaville Beach Resort. […]
Consumer Price Index sees two percent year-over-year increase in August
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of August saw a two percent increase when compared to the same period in 2022, according to data related by The Bahamas National Statistical Institute. The rise was evident in the overall cost of items purchased by the average consumer during this period. Notably, […]
Man in custody for allegedly soliticing votes with cash ahead of bye-election
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police in Grand Bahama say they are aware of a video circulating, via social media platforms, of a man holding large sums of cash and soliciting voters to bring their voter’s cards. Police are informing the public that a man is currently in custody and is assisting with the investigation. Police say that […]
German tourist missing after shark attack in waters off Grand Bahama
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The search continues for a 47-year-old female German tourist who went missing in waters off West End, Grand Bahama on Tuesday Initial reports indicate that around 10:30 a.m, the woman participated in a diving excursion in the area of Tiger Beach where she encountered a shark attack. After briefly surfacing, she disappeared and […]
PM defends signing of heads of agreements ahead of bye-election
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Prime Minister Philip Davis is defending the government’s signing of a number of heads of agreement days before the West Grand Bahama and Bimini bye-election, amid criticisms that the contract signing is simply an election ploy. Davis asserts that discussions have been underway long before contracts were signed.
Atlantis looking to finish record-setting 2023 strong
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A senior executive at Atlantis said yesterday that 2023 has proven to be a “record-setting” year for the resort, which has seen notable increases in occupancy levels, room rates, and overall guest spending. Vaughn Roberts, the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Special Projects, told Eyewitness News that this success was […]
Government signs HOA with MSC for $100 million Ocean Cay expansion
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Government has signed an expanded Heads of Agreement (HOA) with MSC Cruises for a $100 million expansion plan for Ocean Cay, building on an existing investment of $400 million. The project is slated for completion in 2024 and will be undertaken in two phases. Eyewitness News reported back in August that […]