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Bahamas Tourism unveils four commemorative stamps in honour of its 50th anniversary
By Kendea Smith, MOT
Oct 30, 2014 - 12:43:48 PM

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Tourism Director General Joy Jibrilu

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (MOT) in conjunction with the Bahamas Philatelic Bureau General Post Office unveiled four commemorative stamps in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Ministry of Tourism and in recognition of the importance of the tourism industry in The Bahamas at a press conference in Pompey Square recently.

Tourism Director General Joy Jibrilu, announced that the four stamps, which also went on sale, will honour two hotels in the Outer Islands and two giants in The Bahamas’ hotel industry.

They include the Peace N’ Plenty Resort in Exuma, the Kings Inn, which later became the Princess Resort and Casino in Grand Bahama, Atlantis Paradise Island and Baha Mar Resort on Cable Beach.

“These developments in particular have revolutionized the tourism product in The Bahamas even resulting in one island changing its name from Hog Island to Paradise Island. Apt perhaps when one thinks of the significant growth, transformation and sophistication of our tourism industry today in The Bahamas,” Ms. Jibrilu said.


She added, “The Bahamas is unique in being able to offer an unmatched plethora of diverse and lasting experiences from Grand Bahama and Bimini in the north to Inagua and Mayaguana in the south.”

The director general also announced that in the first half of 2015, the Post Office has also agreed to issue another tourism series that will focus on Bahamian films, filmmakers and producers, which are historical resources and whose contributions are immeasurable to The Bahamas.

She acknowledged the trailblazers of the Ministry of Tourism with its notable past Ministers and Directors General.


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“As the latest Director General of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, I am blessed to have inherited a solid structure and a committed and dedicated cadre of officers who have clearly taken on the commitment and ethos of the aforementioned industry leaders,” she said.

  Ms. Jibrilu noted that Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe’s dedication and commitment to the industry clearly follows in the footsteps of past leaders and the ministry is well advanced in strengthening The Bahamas’ position as the industry leader in tourism.

  “We are fortunate in The Bahamas in that we have a pool of people who have been in the industry since its infancy and continue to make a positive contribution to the sector notably Sir Baltron Bethel who continues to remain very active.

  “Ladies and gentlemen, I use this opportunity to recognise the dynamic contribution made to this fundamental industry by all of the staff at the Ministry of Tourism both domestic and worldwide and our representatives and would like to encourage them all to continue striving to ensure that The Bahamas remains at the forefront of this sector.”

  The Director General said, “We congratulate the many resorts, ground operators, external partners, airline partners and all stakeholders who have contributed to the growth and development of The Bahamas touristic product.

  “Most importantly, we recognise those unsung heroes, namely all Bahamians who have made our visitors feel welcome and whose indomitable spirit hallmarks our combined success.

  “As we always say, our most valuable resource continues to be the people of The Bahamas; they are rich and natural beauty and character, helping us to accomplish great things in the sphere of resort development and hospitality.”

  Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Transport and Aviation and The Bahamas Philatelic Bureau General Post Office, Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport and Aviation Hope Strachan said it is very important to recognise the important role that tourism plays in The Bahamas.  

“It is the most important component in the economic sector for our country and it requires a dedicated and focused attention everyday of every year. It requires dedicated staff and a dedicated ministry and a dedicated minister in order for tourism to advance and to grow and for us to continue to actually lead the international tourism arena particularly in the Caribbean and the wider world.”

  Minister Strachan explained that the Post Office is a unique institution that allows The Bahamas to honour those individuals and institutions in the country, who have contributed to the development of the nation by issuing commemorative stamps throughout the course of a year.


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