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January 05, 2023
Tourism Minister impressed with high numbers of tourists attending GB Junkanoo

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper says it’s good to see the Bahamian cultural expression of Junkanoo being carried to the world.

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November 02, 2018
Use Creativity and Technology: 'Tourist Money Never Done'

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson encouraged attendees at the ‘Tourist Money Never Done’ workshop to create businesses relating to tourism...

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August 30, 2016
Faith Fest to attract tourists to Grand Bahama for spiritual rejuvenation

Grand Bahama Island can expect to see a spike in visitors, October 27-29, 2016 as hundreds converge at the beautiful Grand Lucayan Resort to attend Faith Fest, a fun-filled weekend designed for spiritual immersion and physical rejuvenation.

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February 24, 2014
Tourists take resort to task over 'nightmare trip'

A GROUP of Canadian tourists took to international media to criticise the Memories Grand Bahama Beach and Casino Resort over their "nightmare trip"...

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May 13, 2013
Grand Lucayan , Not just for Tourists.

Grand Bahama Island is a summer getaway hot spot for international travelers, but what about the locals? Grand Lucayan, Bahamas knows that local residents enjoy island life everyday, but even they need a relaxing escape!

Through Nov. 15, 2013, local Bahamian residents can take advantage of Grand Lucayan?s Local Resident Offer with rates starting at just $89 per night. And, for those getting a h...

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April 16, 2019
SHUT IT DOWN: Locked up on a barren rock, then driven into the waves for tourists

THE treatment of a group of swimming pigs in west Grand Bahama has given way to a growing dispute between the operation's proprietors and local and international animal rights activists, The Tribune has uncovered.

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December 20, 2016
Tourist struck by vehicle in Freeport

A MALE tourist was struck by a vehicle at the pedestrian crossing on Seahorse Road in Freeport as his family watched in horror...

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January 31, 2023
Pelican Bay Resort renovation is 'good for Grand Bahama'

TOURISM arrivals have reached seven million for 2022 in figures revealed so far, according to Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation Chester Cooper.

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January 31, 2023
DPM urges Grand Bahamians to improve tourism experience

They're not getting off the ship because there is not enough to do" was the message delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper to Grand Bahama's tourism stakeholders and entrepreneurs as he urged them to create more businesses that cater to and provide a real cultural experience for tourists coming to the island.

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January 30, 2023
DPM applauds Pelican Bay Hotel’s $4m upgrade

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper applauded Pelican Bay Hotel executives for investing another $4 million in upgrades at their property while expressing confidence that the hotel will benefit from the “tech tourism” market his ministry is seeking to lure to Grand Bahama.

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