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Police close travel agency suspected of fraud
Police close travel agency suspected of fraud
Police confirmed yesterday that commercial crime investigators have shut down a travel agency that was allegedly selling fraudulent tickets to dozens of unsuspecting customers.
Police intend to question businesswoman over travel agency complaints
By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
FREEPORT - Grand Bahama Police told the press they intend to question businesswoman Eunice Morris in connection with several official complaints lodged against local travel agency Morris Travel.
The complaints were filed by several persons who paid cash to book cruise vacations through the agency.
According to the police, t...
Internet hurting travel agencies
Internet hurting travel agencies
By INDERIA SAUNDERS
Guardian Business Reporter
inderia@nasguard.com
Travel agents in The Bahamas are reporting a drop in business not due to the downturn in the economy like other companies-but to the billion-dollar internet travel sites, as more Bahamians turn to the World Wide Web to secure travel bookings.
The shift has been taking place steadily in the last several years, says Fairie Kraft-a c...
After GBPA, what's next?
After GBPA, what's next?
The residents of Grand Bahama have reached a point of weariness when it comes to the prevailing economic conditions on their island. As the prolonged economic downturn persists, many have directed their frustration towards the Grand Bahama Port aAuthority (GBPA), holding it accountable for the lack of progress. However, a new concern arises: if the ...
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Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism, Investments And Aviation Celebrates A Successful WTTC Global Summit
Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism, Investments And Aviation Celebrates A Successful WTTC Global Summit
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) has today concluded a successful week at the World Travel and Tourism (WTTC) Global Summit in in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia discussing the future of post-COVID travel alongside sustainability and future plans to make TheBahamas a hub for multi-destination Caribbean travel from the Middle East.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation and Air Canada hosts Fam Trip for Top Chinese Travel Advisor
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation and Air Canada hosts Fam Trip for Top Chinese Travel Advisor
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation partnered with Air Canada, Atlantis Paradise Island, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar and Grand Isle Resort to host senior level managers from twelve leading Chinese travel agencies to a familiarization visit to The Islands Of The Bahamas...
Bodybuilding and fitness team staying home
Bodybuilding and fitness team staying home
After a couple weeks of back and forth with the government's representative for sports, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) determined yesterday that it would not be feasible to send the country's 17-member team to the 49th International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness' (IFBB) Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships.
Prime Minister Perry Christie's Communication to Parliament on the Hawksbill Creek Extension of Tax Exemption Period Amendment Bill 2016
At the outset of my contribution to the debate on the Bill now before us to extend for three months the expiring concessions under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement I should point out that this extension will allow my Government the time needed to conclude a set of important arrangements to further strengthen and expand the economy of Grand Bahama.
Revealed: Bahamas EPA services offer
Revealed: Bahamas EPA services offer
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
THE Government managed to preserve its telecommunications sector liberalisation plans despite having to ultimately include the industry in its Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) services offer, Tribune Business can reveal, this nation's final position also opening up sectors such as travel agencies and tour operators to European-owned firms.
The Bahama...
Three Campaigns Helping to Drive Recovery to The Bahamas
With Spring underway, Expedia is seeing an uptick in people searching for upcoming getaways to escape the winter blues. Destinations within the Caribbean have been popular among American travelers planning warm weather getaways, with Expedia.com searches for Caribbean countries, including Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and The Bahamas, growing week-over-week. This is promising news as, a...