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June 27, 2023
Royal Caribbean's newest Oasis class ship will be Bahamas-bound next Summer
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Following through on a commitment to increase cruise tourism to The Bahamas, Royal Caribbean International has announced that its newest Oasis-class ship, Utopia of the Seas, will be dedicated to visiting the country. When the ship makes her debut in July 2024, Utopia of the Seas will visit Nassau twice weekly bringing [...]
Public Opening For Nassau Cruise Port
June 25, 2023
Public Opening For Nassau Cruise Port
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Nassau Cruise Port officially opened to the public yesterday, with port officials promising us it's more than just a one off event.
Pintard criticizes government's "U-turn" on cruise passenger tax, warns of revenue projection impact
June 26, 2023
Pintard criticizes government's "U-turn" on cruise passenger tax, warns of revenue projection impact
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Davis administration's recent decision to postpone the implementation of cruise passenger tax increases has created significant disruptions in the government's revenue projections, according to Opposition Leader Michael Pintard. Pintard asserted that the present government's failure to consult with the cruise industry has put at risk the projected $144 million in revenu...
Nassau Cruise Port – Good Or Bad Deal?
June 23, 2023
Nassau Cruise Port – Good Or Bad Deal?
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Days after Immigration and Labour Minister Keith Bell slammed the Nassau Cruise Port deal, Our News has exclusively obtained a copy of the lease and there are some shocking revelations.
June 23, 2023
Cruise passenger tax increases pushed back to January 2024
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The government has decided to delay the implementation of departure tax increases for the cruise industry until January of 2024 according to Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper. The increases were set to take effect in July. According to the 2023/2024 budget, the government intends to raise the tax on Freeport, Nassau and Bimini [...]
June 22, 2023
Tourism Minister: We've Already Given A 7-Month Delay
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Chester Cooper says cruise lines have seven months until the recently announced passenger tax will be implemented.
Cruise industry in talks over passenger tax increase
June 19, 2023
Cruise industry in talks over passenger tax increase
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- As the government seeks to increase its tax intake from cruise passengers, cruise lines are said to be pursuing further discussions regarding those plans. Michele Paige, Chief Executive Officer of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, in a recent email response to Eyewitness News on the matter stated, "We have been advised of the fees [...]
June 15, 2023
Nassau Cruise Port CEO: We're Willing To Stand By Our Numbers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Nassau Cruise Port releasing their revenue forecast for 2023 through 2027, prompting Immigration Minister Keith Bell, to blast the deal between government and the cruise port.
MPs clash in parliament over Nassau cruise port deal
June 15, 2023
MPs clash in parliament over Nassau cruise port deal
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Government and opposition members clashed in Parliament yesterday after Labour and Immigration Minister Keith Bell asserted that the Nassau Cruise Port deal was "egregious," dubbing it "the worst deal in the history of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas." During his address in the budget debate, Bell launched a scathing critique of the [...]
New Cruise Port Impacting Downtown Business
June 05, 2023
New Cruise Port Impacting Downtown Business
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - NASSAU, BAHAMAS - One of the main gateways to the city of Nassau will see millions of visitors this year but how has business been at the new Nassau Cruise Port since its opening?
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