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Investments propelling Grand Bahama real estate from doldrums to ‘hot commodity,’ buyers buying lots, condos sight unseen, says Island Living Real Estate’s agent Alex Thompson
After years of a sluggish economy, real estate in Grand Bahama is ‘suddenly a hot commodity’ drawing interest from local and foreign buyers, thanks to major new investments that have driven prices up by double digits in the last quarter, according to a real estate agent. Alex Thompson of Island Living Real Estate credits the seemingly overnight increase in Grand Bahama properties to hundreds o...
Letter to the Editor "Crumbs for Thought"
Letter to the Editor "Crumbs for Thought"
Bahamians have been left to scrap for crumbs.
Sincerely yours,
Capt. Toby C.S. Smith,
President.
When will RCL understand Bahamians want equality?
When will RCL understand Bahamians want equality?
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines had strung The Bahamas along with their bottom fishing for more than a year and a half and cost Bahamians more than $150m (of borrowed money) for the Grand Lucayan Hotel.
Their plot to get the passengers off the ship and into their own exclusive, land-based resort, to capture the further spending of tourists, is rather obvious.
Grand Isle Resort & Residences' Pandemic Silver Lining - Local Market Gravitating Toward Luxury, Could Signal New Trend in Closer-to-home Travel
If you had asked the Evans family where they planned to vacation a little more than a year ago, chances are they would have said London, Paris, Cannes, Sun Valley – anywhere but in their own backyard.
The pandemic changed all that and this month, the Evans were among the many locals who packed their bags and headed close to home searching for all the luxury they could find in a place where t...
WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS IN APRIL
WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS IN APRIL
The Bahamas is heating up this spring with the recent announcement of the return of cruising to the destination in the coming months and Expedia Group’s North American sites showing a 170% increase in searches about the destination in February. With a number of additional reopenings, The Bahamas is ready to continue to bring visitors the unparalleled vacation experience it is known for.
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Bahamas Junkanoo Culture and Straw Craft Products are on Display at Broward Mall
Initiative in Partnership with Island SPACE Caribbean Museum...The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (BMOTA) has teamed up with the organizers of the Island Society for the Promotion of Artistic and Cultural Education...
Second House of Assembly Communication on Hurricane Dorian by Prime Minister Minnis
Following my first communication to the House last week in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, I rise to offer a second communication on response and recovery efforts. I will provide further details and information to the House next week as additional information and reporting is made by government ministries and agencies.
Royal Caribbean to host job fair at National Training Agency, March 12-13
Royal Caribbean International will host a two-day job fair at the National Training Agency (NTA) on Gladstone Road to fill positions onboard ships and at its popular island destination – Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Berry Islands.
Good News from the Bahamas
Good News from the Bahamas
The Islands Of The Bahamas celebrated the new year in a big way, by reporting record-breaking visitor numbers in 2019. In other new news, The Bahamas recently partnered with Airbnb to invite travelers to experience The Bahamas’ way of life with The Bahamas Sabbatical and Grand Bahama Island and The Abacos continue to move forward in their recovery efforts following Hurricane Dorian. While fan fa...
Bahamas Brand Dominates Again at South Florida's Sawgrass Mills Mall
The Islands Of The Bahamas brand is once again dominating one of the South’s largest shopping establishments, Sawgrass Mills Mall, Sunrise, Florida. The domination began on January 16 and shoppers have one final weekend to experience the showcase which ends February 9...