“We have to get this situation under control” Hotel and cruise ship guests must stay on respective premises during newly implemented curfew period BIMINI, BAHAMAS — Resorts World Bimini said yesterday that its port inauguration must be “postponed until further notice” as another spike in COVID-19 cases resulted in the island being placed under a […]
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Bimini plane crash leaves son dead and father in hospital
BIMINI, BAHAMAS — A 59-year-old man and his 20-year-old son were the sole passengers of a plane that crashed in shallow waters in South Bimini on Friday, according to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA). The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Bimini International Airport at approximately 10.10pm. The son succumbed to his injuries and the […]
IMS makes tech donation to Bimini while promoting maritime careers
BIMINI, BAHAMAS — Students of Bimini’s Louise McDonald High School were recently given the opportunity to join that digital age courtesy of one of the country’s leading independent marine pilot firms — Independent Maritime Services (IMS). Since becoming licensed by the Ministry of Transport and the Port Department of The Bahamas to operate and pilot […]
Resorts World Bimini set to reopen
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Resorts World Bimini has announced its plan to reopen on Saturday, December 26, following months of closure due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, the resort announced: “Thanks to the resort’s comprehensive ‘safe in the sun!’ health and safety plan and The Bahamas’ Clean and Pristine certification program, guests will […]
Man killed in Bimini industrial accident
A Dominican man was killed in an industrial accident while operating heavy machinery on a construction site at a resort in a North Bimini. Police say they were called to a construction site at Resorts World Bimini shortly after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, where the worker was operating a crane and lifting a 40-foot […]