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DPM Announces New Freeport Airport Development Company Established To Oversee GBIA
The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister ofTourism, Investments & Aviation (MOTIA) in a statement on Sunday, 21 August, announced theappointment of a seven-member board of directors for the newly established Freeport AirportDevelopment Company (FAD) as a part of the Government’s commitment to rebuild and manage theGrand Bahama International Airport (GBIA).
Nassau Airport Development Company announces closure of ALL incoming flights
Given the increase in COVID-19 in the U.S., the country is now closed to all incoming passengers...
Nassau and Paradise Island hotels forecasting strong Easter numbers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Most Nassau/Paradise Island Hotels are forecasting strong Easter numbers, with occupancies as high as last year and, in some instances, higher. Robert Sands, the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) President, told Eyewitness News, "Most hotels are forecasting strong easter numbers. Occupancies are high and, in some instances, higher than last year. [...]
LPIA Stakeholders Ready For Busy Easter Weekend Ahead
This coming weekend, Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) officials are expecting significant passenger traffic in terminal due to Easter holiday travel. Coming off of a strong spring break season, airport stakeholders are now preparing for an estimated 70,000-75,000 passengers between March 28 (Maundy Thursday) and April 1 (Easter Monday). In 2023, a total of 71,304 passengers were proce...
Aviation Agencies Leaders Advance 2024 Strategic Plan
Director of Aviation and Deputy Director General of Tourism, Dr. Kenneth Romer met with the heads of the various aviation agencies to outline and advance the industry’s 2024 Strategic Plan.
Aviation industry leaders convene to discuss 2024 Strategic Plan
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Director of Aviation and Deputy Director General of Tourism, Dr. Kenneth Romer recently met with the heads of the various aviation agencies to outline and advance the aviation industry's 2024 Strategic Plan. Romer told Eyewitness News that, "2023 was an exceptional year for Aviation and The Vision 2024 builds upon that foundation by focusing [...]
NAD sees net income increase of just over $19 million for 2023 fiscal year
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) saw a net income increase of just over $19 million during its 2023 fiscal year, which saw the country's primary gateway welcome some 3.7 million passengers. We rounded out the fiscal period with total operational revenue of $108.2 million, up from $83.9 million in 2022 and [...]
Stakeholders Prep For Busy Thanksgiving Weekend At LPIA
Key stakeholders at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) are gearing up for what is expected to be a busy holiday travel period at the country’s major gateway. Starting this weekend with American Thanksgiving, passenger projections indicate between Thursday November 23rd and Sunday November 26th some 30,000- 33,000 travelers will move through LPIA. Traffic is expected to top 2022 figure...
Corporate Character Day Week of activities embraced by NAD, Colina and BTVI
Three organizations held a week of Character Day activities to strengthen character at work, including a personal focus at home.
Bahamas Welcomes First Non-Stop JetBlue Flight from LAX to LPIA
JetBlue touched down at Lynden Pindling International Airport from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Saturday, November 4, 2023 -- an inaugural flight.