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April 11, 2024
Rape Or Fake Complaint?

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander told media Thursday morning that authorities are still conducting investigations into an alleged sexual assault incident involving two Kentucky woman which allegedly occurred in Grand Bahama in February. He said "Based on the evidence, something sexual did occur but police have not classified the matter as [...]

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April 11, 2024
Paradise Island Straw Market Re-Opens

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Paradise Island Straw Market officially re-opened its doors Thursday morning, selling authentic Bahamian made products to visitors and tourists alike. There are a total 39 booths, with ten spaces still available for interested vendors who wish to sell their products at this location. Minister of Works Clay Sweeting asserted that the [...]

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April 10, 2024
Celebrated taxi driver says he was just doing his job

NASSAU , BAHAMAS — The most wanted taxi driver in The Bahamas was tracked down by Eyewitness News early this afternoon. Henry Culmer, a taxi driver for 8 years, was recognized for his outstanding hospitality by a young man visiting from New Rochelle, New York. The tourist made a video acknowledging his initial doubts about [...]

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April 05, 2024
Tipsy Scoops brings first international store to downtown Nassau

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The New York-based ice cream franchise Tipsy Scoops has officially opened its first international store in the heart of Downtown Nassau, serving up alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbets. They offer flavors such as vanilla bean bourbon, dark chocolate whiskey with salted caramel, and a 'Bahama Mama' flavor that is served exclusively in [...]

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March 08, 2024
'Rightfully outraged' over cruise line video

TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper said Bahamians are "rightfully outraged" at a viral video of purported Carnival cruise line guests saying tourists are scared to leave the ship and have been warned by cruise lines that they could be robbed, drugged and raped in The Bahamas.

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February 26, 2024
"Tourism is Everybody's Business" campaign launched

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation has launched a new campaign, "Tourism is Everybody's Business," to underscore the important role that each Bahamian plays within the multi-billion dollar tourism industry. Director General of Ministry Tourism Latia Duncombe, during a press conference held Monday afternoon, noted that recent travel advisories issued by [...]

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February 26, 2024
"Tourism is Everyone's Business" campaign launched

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation has launched a new campaign, "Tourism is Everyone's Business," to underscore the important role that each Bahamian plays within the multi-billion dollar tourism industry. Director General of Ministry Tourism Latia Duncombe, during a press conference held Monday afternoon, noted that recent travel advisories issued by [...]

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February 06, 2024
Will 2024 Be Another Great Year for Tourism?

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - 2023 was a great year for The Bahamas as millions of tourists visited the country. But, the question has been asked whether these large arrival numbers will continue in 2024?

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January 30, 2024
'The Bahamas is a safe place to come', says PM

AFTER the United States changed the country's travel advisory, Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said his message to tourists remains: "The Bahamas is a safe place to come. Continue to come."

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January 17, 2024
DPM says shark activity regulations are a possibility

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- On the heels of a 10-year-old tourist being bitten by a shark at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island on Monday afternoon, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper says a Cabinet sub-committee has been formed which will oversee the formulation of regulations that will "possibly," regulate activities involving sharks. The Cabinet sub-committee is being led [...]

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