DPM urges Bahamian investors to help add to room capacity as hotels are full

TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper urged Bahamian investors to open their homes to help meet tourism demand, citing room capacity as a challenge due to high hotel occupancy rates.

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Cooper: 3.5 million tourists in first four months of 2023

Touting 3.5 million tourist arrivals for the first four months of the year, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper said yesterday that the country is well on its way to surpassing eight million visitors this year.

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Rolle: NP straw market upgrades before the end of this year

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Public Works and Utilities Bacchus Rolle said last week that the Straw Market Authority is considering the expansion of the world-famous straw market in Downtown Nassau, and that the upgrades to straw markets throughout New Providence and Paradise Island are on schedule to be completed before the end of this year.

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Family island concessions to be slashed 50% for foreigners, says Sweeting

The government is proposing to change the access to the Family Islands Development Encouragement Act for foreigners, to allow only 50 percent of the concessions that are given to Bahamians, in order to ensure that foreigners do not take advantage of the concessions and to encourage more local buying by foreigners, Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting ...

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Domestic bank profitability up 52 percent 

The profitability of local banks increased during the final quarter of 2022, expanding by more than 52 percent, The Central Bank of The Bahamas revealed.

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Bahamian Film Wins Top International Awards

A docudrama exploring the life of Bahamian icon Sir Harold Christie and his role in the development of The Bahamas has won two prestigious international awards in the 2023 Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) Communicator Awards.

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HG Christie Congratulates New Legend on Long Island Regatta Win

HG Christie celebrates with the crew of the New Legend after their major victory in the A-Class of Long Island Regatta. The 15-member team came out the victors after three races to win the series, taking home the cash and bragging rights of being the first A-class winners of Long Island Regatta since sailing became the country's national sport.

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PM quiet on fixing 'serious banking problem', says Thompson

The Opposition's Shadow Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson criticized the government yesterday for saying nothing on the dissatisfaction with commercial banks in The Bahamas. Thompson said given the continued public criticism of the banking sector by ministers in the governing party, he was surprised that nothing was said by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Philip ...
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Lakeisha Rolle one-ups Love Potion # 9 with her award-winning welcome drink to Sandals Emerald Bay guests

When the Searchers sand Love Potion #9, they never met Lakeisha Rolle, the famed bartender from Sandals Emerald Bay who wooed and wowed hundreds of guests since she won the award for the most original welcome drink in the popular resort’s history.

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Air arrivals up 33 percent in first four months of 2023

The Bahamas saw a 33 percent increase in air arrivals during the first four months of 2023, according to recent data. Consulting firm Tourism Analytics, which compiled data from the Ministry of Tourism, revealed that air arrivals increased to approximately 637,000 air arrivals from January 1 to April 30, from roughly 476,000 air arrivals during the ...
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Taxpayers owe $1.1 billion in VAT, real property tax, business license fees

Between value-added tax (VAT), real property tax and business license fees, taxpayers continue to owe to the government more than $1.1 billion, according to the government's 2023/2024 budget book.  The bulk of that missing revenue is from real property tax, the payment of which the government has cracked down on since last year. The bulk ...
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Capote

• Genre : Biography, Crime, Drama
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Truman Capote, during his research for his book In Cold Blood, an account of the murder of a Kansas family, the writer develops a close relationship with Perry Smith, one of the killers.

The Birds

• Genre : Horror, Thriller
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A wealthy San Francisco socialite pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people there in increasing numbers and with increasing viciousness.

Groundbreaking Caribbean/Bahamian TV Series ‘This Is Paradise’ Lands Distribution Deal With Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment’s Free Streaming Service Crackle In USA

This is Paradise, the first Bahamian television series to secure a distribution deal with a major American streaming service, is officially on Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s free streaming service Crackle.

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LPIA departures up 21.6 percent

April's busy travel period saw continued momentum for the tourism sector, with data from the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) showing a 21.6 percent increase in departures from the country's main gateway.

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PM Davis: Family Island Development is not a “Mere Political Catchphrase”

While speaking on his Government’s plans to facilitate investment through enhanced infrastructure and business support for Cat Island, San Salvador and Rum Cay, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that Family Island development is not a “mere political catchphrase for my government.”

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Demetrius Butler

Funeral Service For Demetrius Butler, 21 A resident of Golden Palm Estates, Kennedy Subdivision will be held at Southland Global Ministries, Soldier Road West, New Providence, The Bahamas on Saturday 20th May, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. Officiating will be Apostle Ivan D. Rolle Sr. (Pastor, Comfort House Ministries International) assisted by Prophetess Shanar Petit-frere and ...
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Mr. Jeromé Gralyn Johnson

Funeral service for Mr. Jeromé Gralyn Johnson age 24 years of Bell Dock Avenue will be held at New Destiny Cathedral, Gladstone Road on Saturday 20th May 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Delton Fernander. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens. Left to cherish his memories are his: Father: Jason Johnson Mothers: Francase ...
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Mixed emotions as Torri Gate torn down

The distinctive arch called the Torii Gate, marking the entrance of the International Bazaar, was suddenly torn down last week, provoking reactions that ranged from outrage to cheers. The first indication of the demolition was the appearance of a crane at the site on Wednesday morning and photos soon flooded social media with comments like ...
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Cruise port utilizing tech to streamline processes

The newly redeveloped Nassau Cruise Port will use technology to ensure processes at the cruise port are streamlined, in order to make the visitor and local experience much more enjoyable, Nassau Cruise Port Limited's Regional Marketing Manager Maya Nottage said yesterday. Nottage and cruise port executives gave The Nassau Guardian a tour of the cruise ...
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