Efforts to keep Tourist arrivals up on Grand Bahama Island are still strained due to the long economic recession. As a result, the Religious Tourism sector headed by Pastor Eddie Victor, is seeking creative ways to attract new business to the Bahamas, specifically Freeport.

According to Pastor Victor, "We are launching a deliberate effort to engage and attract Religious groups from abroad to have their conferences, retreats, meetings, conventions, and cruises on Grand Bahama Island. "Our Island offers a beautiful, tranquil, and spiritual environment that religious tourists are looking for," stated Pastor Victor...

NASSAU, The Bahamas - The
Hon. Paul L. Adderley was given a hero's send-off during a State Funeral
which reflected upon hi

s dedication to his profession and defending the
sovereignty of this country.

The Mass of the Resurrection was held at Christ Church
Cathedral on Friday, September 28,  for the former Acting Governor-General,
Cabinet Minister and Parliamentarian, aired live over the national broadcast
station, ZNS.

His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes and Lady Foulkes
led the list of guests, which also included Cabinet Ministers, the Leader
of the Opposition...

Panama City, Panama (27th September 2012) - The Hon. Ryan Pinder, Minister of Financial Services, today participated in a panel discussion at the STEP LATAM Conference in Panama City, Panama, hosted by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners where the topic for discussion was "Latin America and IFCs: Partners in a Transparent World".

  Minister Pinder accompanied a large private sector delegation from the Bahamas of more than 30 representatives who were in attendance to further the interests and profile of the Bahamas in the international marketplace...

Freeport, Bahamas -- Grand Bahama's roadways are considered amongst the best in the region, and the best in The Bahamas. Detailed signage, easy to navigate roadways with pristinely kept verges, are just some of the details one can expect while driving along the city's well maintained thoroughfares.

According to Mr. Troy McIntosh, City Maintenance and Management Manager, for The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) this is the result of detailed inspections, planning and preventative maintenance. "Grand Bahama's roadway systems are immaculate and well maintained," McIntosh shared.

  "As part of a day-to-day inspection routine, we drive throughout the city making note of areas requiring upgrades, repairs or resurfacing. We then determine, which areas are priority for work to begin," he continued. The City of Freeport is  beautifully planned, with world class amenities and infrastructure, all at no cost to The Bahamas' Public Treasury.

Responsibility for its maintenance and upkeep falls within the City Maintenance and Management Department of GBPA Most recently, the 'Port' completed a number of upgrades in the areas of the Mall Drive, beginning at RND Circle and onward to Ranfurly Circus. The upgrades included more than 1500 feet of newly constructed and refurbished sidewalks, improved drainage, road stripping, street side curbing and landscaping.