Nassau, New Providence - Over 4,000 people came to this year’s Rum Bahamas Festival held at Fort Charlotte February 27- March 1 – an upward trend officials are hoping will continue for years to come.

Catherine Chisnall Mitchell, director of PR and Marketing of Rum Bahamas said this year’s event had almost 80 vendors, half of which were local micro businesses.

“The rise in both local and international attendance has been encouraging and inspiring and we look forward to continued growth,” she said...

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Freeport Harbour was a buzz of activity as the island welcomed its newest ferry passenger vessel, Balearia's ‘Bahama Mama,’ Thursday.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by a cross-section of the Grand Bahama community including Director General of the Ministry of Tourism, Mrs. Joy Jibrilu, parliamentarians, officials from the Grand Bahama Port Authority and businessmen.

“We need something for The Bahamas. We are tired of our visitors coming and saying when they come to The Bahamas there is nothing to do,” he said recently.

“What I would like to see on top of Junkanoo Carnival is that we have four major events per year. We have our Junkanoo parades, which is our yuletide traditional Bahamian festival. In spring, we would have our Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, which is designed for this very slow and low period...

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Canada's City TV’s largest morning show, Breakfast Television aired a live broadcast from Freeport on Wednesday from Memories Grand Bahama Resort & Casino.

The broadcast took place as a result of combined efforts of the Ministry of Tourism’s Director of Bahamas Tourist Office in Toronto Paul Strachan, and Sunwing Properties Grand Bahama (Memories).

The show's host, Kevin Frankish, interviewed Director General of Tourism, Joy Jibrulu as well as General Manager at Memories Gabriel Varela...

Freeport, Bahamas - A Job Fair will be held for persons interested in a career in the cruise industry, at the Convention Centre, Grand Lucayan, Monday, February 23rd, 2015, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m.

David L. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Corporation said the recruitment drive will be undertaken in accordance with an Agreement between Paradise Cruise Line and the Bahamas Government. The new Grand Celebration has committed to employ 300 suitably qualified Bahamians.

Rum lovers and all pirates at heart looking for a great time with family and friends should make their way to Fort Charlotte for the unique experience of Rum Bahamas.

The event, which is sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, is scheduled for February 27, 28 and March 1.

Head of Public Relations and Marketing for Rum Bahamas Catherine Mitchell says officials have been working to transform the fort into a dynamic location...

NASSAU, Bahamas  - With the summer months quickly approaching, The Islands Of The Bahamas are gearing up for some incredible and immensely authentic events.Like with all things, timing is everything; and if prospective travelers are wary and want to get the most Bahamian bang for their buck, then they should be looking to travel to Nassau from May 1 to May 9.

MARSH HARBOUR, Abaco – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism welcomed the inaugural Silver Airways flight from Tampa to Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on Saturday, February 14. Director General of Tourism Joy Jibrilu, executives and staff of the Ministry of Tourism, MP for North Abaco Renardo Curry, Administrator Preston Cunningham, and Silver Airways ground staff greeted the visitors upon their arrival in Marsh Harbour. Joining them in the official welcome ceremonies were Tampa International Airport Vice-President of Marketing Christopher Minner and his wife, Mrs. Andie Minner who arrived on the inaugural flight.

Silver Airways now offers twice-weekly nonstop flights between Tampa and Marsh Harbour, on Saturdays and Sundays...

Sun, sand, and sea...The Islands of The Bahamas are known for all of these, but also for the warmth and kindness of its people.

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism asked Bahamian locals to submit messages of love and positivity to be then shared with some of the country's guests in the Port of Nassau, New Providence...