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June 17, 2022
Bahamas is more competitive with testing, health visa removal, says Baha Mar president

The removal of the COVID-19 testing requirement for vaccinated individuals entering The Bahamas and the discontinuation of the Bahamas travel health visa means savings in the cost of travel to this country and a more level playing field with competitive destinations in the region, Baha Mar President Graeme Davis told Guardian Business yesterday. Davis said those ...

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June 16, 2022
ALL OVER FOR HEALTH VISA - and no tests if you've had COVID jabs

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville announced yesterday the government will remove its COVID-19 testing requirement for vaccinated people entering The Bahamas beginning Sunday.

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June 16, 2022
Govt to end COVID testing for vaccinated travelers

As of Sunday, vaccinated travelers coming to The Bahamas will no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 test, Minister of Health Dr. Michael Darville announced yesterday. While contributing to the 2022/2023 budget debate, Darville said, "I am happy to report that we have received positive feedback from many of our friends and neighbors concerning ...

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June 13, 2022
Sands: US removal of COVID testing requirement important for tourism

The removal of the COVID-19 testing requirement to enter the US is important for The Bahamas' tourism sector, Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) President Robert Sands said in a statement, calling the testing a "friction point" for travelers.

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June 08, 2022
SUSPECTED CASE OF MONKEYPOX: Health Minister says patient in isolation for tests after signs of virus detected

A FOREIGN national who recently travelled to The Bahamas is being closely monitored by health officials for suspected monkeypox, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville revealed yesterday.

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May 23, 2022
Baha Mar wants govt to end COVID testing for travelers

Baha Mar President Graeme Davis said the government should remove its COVID-19 testing requirement for people entering The Bahamas. "... As we're getting more and more competitive for the Caribbean region, it's important that we're also competitive when it comes to entry and the COVID testing," Davis said. "Aruba has dropped their COVID testing right ...

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October 11, 2010
(VIDEO) SafeSpear LLC Lionfish product release, demonstrations taste testing

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - In this enlightening video production

shot at The Rand Nature Center and

presented by SafeSpear LLC President, Gregg Waugh, the enigma of the invasive Lionfish is exposed.

Gregg discusses the lionfish invasion, lionfish biology and SafeSpear's products/solution to deal with the lionfish invasion. Gregg demonstrates the SafeSpear Kit and how to safely remove the v...

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April 29, 2022
Marco Alert System 'Testing Phase' underway

The Royal Bahamas Police Force, in conjunction with its partners, officially began the "Testing Phase" of the Marco Alert System on Friday at 2pm.

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March 23, 2022
DPM says govt not subsidizing cost of testing for tourists

Minister of Tourism Chester Cooper yesterday dismissed the Free National Movement's claim that the government is subsidizing tourists' COVID-19 tests as "political nonsense". "The previous administration and this administration have always provided a five-day test or a two-day test, as the case may be, as a part of the fee that's being charged for the ...
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March 22, 2022
Pintard claims govt subsidizing COVID tests for tourists

Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Michael Pintard yesterday accused the government of subsidizing tourists' COVID-19 tests and called the policy a "shameful" one. "We strongly urge the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) to rethink this new approach and subsequently make the necessary changes that will ensure that the hard earned tax dollars of everyday Bahamians ...
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