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'Tourism numbers are stronger than expected'
'Tourism numbers are stronger than expected'
The Bahamas is seeing explosive growth in tourist arrivals so far in 2023, the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation said yesterday, expanding on earlier statements by the minister for tourism, and explaining that the improvement in tourism is stronger than expected.
Bahamas Experiencing Explosive Growth in Visitor Arrival Numbers
The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is excited to reveal that tourism performance has outpaced projections for the first seven months of 2023, with The Bahamas recording more than 5.89 million arrivals from January through the endof July. Current tourism performance puts the country well on the way to closing out the year at8 million plus visitors.
President's death a 'blow'
President's death a 'blow'
Reverend Dr. Michael C. Symonette described the death of Rev. Dr. Lloyd C. Smith, the late president of the Bahamas Missionary & Educational Convention, as a "blow", and called for continued prayers for his wife, Minister Linda Smith, his family, and the Baptist community.
The life and legacy of the 'Divine Lady'
The life and legacy of the 'Divine Lady'
Two ceremonies will be held to celebrate the life and legacy of the late award-winning gospel artist, radio personality, songwriter and journalist, Vanessa "Divine Lady" Clarke - one is scheduled for July on Grand Bahama where she made her life with her husband Volare Clarke and their daughters V'ajha, 15, and V'lori, 11; the other on New Providence where Vanessa was born and lived her early life,...
John Cox brings the love to Marcus
John Cox brings the love to Marcus
John Cox's original "Love" piece, a conceptual, text-based artwork that he started in 2005, and of which has seen many iterations, has made its way to Marcus at Baha Mar.
Hometown heroes
Hometown heroes
A. Charlene Gibson is described as a person who prides herself on having a direct and professional approach, but still retains an open-minded easy-going side. It was for this that she was nominated for a Baha Mar Hometown Hero award – in the area of community – and won. Gibson, the business manager at the Children's Emergency Hostel, was one of a number of winners.
Botanical garden celebrates its 50th year in bloom
Botanical garden celebrates its 50th year in bloom
During March, the Garden of the Groves is inviting Grand Bahamians to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Shaunae out, while Stevie returns
Shaunae out, while Stevie returns
Bahamian speed queen Shaunae Miller-Uibo, who has won all of the global titles in athletics, and husband Olympian Maicel Uibo shocked the world on Saturday, announcing that they are expecting their first child. Miller-Uibo posted it on Instagram as the couple celebrated their sixth-year wedding anniversary in Exuma.
How important is art?
How important is art?
Jackson Burnside is reputed to have once said: "We don't see what we're looking at."
UWI Bestows Honorary Doctor of Law Degree on Sandals Executive Chairman Adam Stewart for ‘Innovation and Creativity’ in Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy
In a ceremony befitting the region’s largest university honouring the region’s largest private employer, the University of the West Indies bestowed an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree on Sandals Resorts International Executive Chairman Adam Stewart November 5, calling him a ‘modern Renaissance man’ and lauding his ‘innovation and creativity’ in creating growth for the region.