As the tourism sector prepares for its July 1 reopening, one popular attraction will remain closed as it attempts to stave off worsening financial conditions triggered when business ground to a halt due to COVID-19.

Inter-island commercial flights will resume at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) on Monday June 8th, 2020, in accordance with the Government of The Bahamas’ phased reopening of air traffic in the country.

The Economic Recovery Committee (ERC) announced the start of a seven-week period of public engagement to seek sector specific recommendations and input for the ten key sectors that fall under its mandate.

Executives of The Bahamas Press Club 2014 are disturbed by the treatment of the local media in exercising their rights – Freedom of the Press - particularly in light of recent events surrounding the COVID-19 Curfew.

“This is not right and infringes on Democracy which our country – at large has enjoyed for many years,” says Press Club President Anthony Capron...

The Nassau Airport Development Company Ltd. wishes to advise the general public that Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is open and fully operational. The airport is not closing in the foreseeable future.  We are continuing to monitor the global spread of COVID-19 and are working closely with local health officials and our airport partners to ensure the safety and security of all LPIA users...

For now, Ardastra Gardens and Wildlife Conservation Centre will remain open as management continues to closely monitor the spread of Covid 19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, which can infect both animals and people, and could trigger a range of respiratory illnesses from the common cold to lung lesions and pneumonia.
 
Although much of its tourist traffic has fallen off, Ardastra has taken several precautionary measures to safeguard staff, its animals and the locals who visit the property daily...

On March 13, 2020, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced that several major cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, and MSC, will voluntarily suspend sailing operations to and from U.S. ports for 30 days due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Disney also suspended its sailings through to the end of March 2020. Most ships at sea will continue with their itineraries as planned as the cruise lines prepare to temporarily suspend North American service...

The Bahamas Press Club held its Fifth Annual Media Awards Ceremony themed: “Media in The Digital Age”, in Black Tie fashion at the British Colonial Hilton on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

The awards ceremony was held under the Patronage of Their Excellencies The Most Honourable Cornelius A. Smith, ON, Governor-General of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Mrs. Clara Smith.

The evening attracted many who laid the foundation for a thriving media profession in the country. There was entertainment by Solo, lots of gifts and prizes...

The Bahamas Press Club is pleased to announce that former prime minister The Rt Hon Hubert Alexander Ingraham will receive the 2019 Trailblazer Award for opening the airwaves to private broadcasters.

On Monday February 17th, Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) will resume its program of upgrading the old surfaces on the airside at Lynden Pindling International Airport, with pavement reconstruction on a portion of Taxiway Hotel Taxiway Hotel is a main access point on the airside where aircraft exit the runway and enter aprons to park and be serviced in between flights. The scheduled works will last approximately two months and will result in a full pavement restoration.

George Damianos, Chief Executive Officer for Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty, and Lana Rademaker, Chief Brokerage Officer, are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Agent Circle of Excellence Award (ACE).

When Trica Musgrove went in search of a venue to host her daughter’s second birthday party she wanted a place that was far from the usual.

"For her special day I wanted a setting that went beyond the ordinary. A'keilah had never visited the zoo before and with its built-in entertainment, the flamingos and the other animals, I knew entertaining the children would be a breeze," said Ms Musgrove.
 
Whether it’s a child’s birthday party, a wedding, cocktail reception or product launch, Ardastra Gardens provides a unique backdrop for those celebrating a special occasion...

Many CIBC FirstCaribbean customers received an unexpected Christmas gift from their bank during its recent “Jingle All the Way” cards promotion. The bank spread some Christmas cheer to clients this year with a spontaneous one-day pop-up at select retail locations.

The halls are decked and the trees are trimmed at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) as the country’s major gateway prepares to manage heavy passenger traffic over the Christmas season. Between mid-December, 2019 and January 2nd, 2020, an estimated 230,000 passengers will be processed through the airport’s three terminals.

The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) is pleased to announce that the Providence Capital Fund Ltd. has successfully completed the BISX Mutual Fund Listing Process. As a result, this Fund has now been added to the roster of Funds listed on the Exchange. The Fund is incorporated as an International Business Company under the laws of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and is licensed under the Investment Funds Act, 2003...

Lombard Odier & Cie (Bahamas) Limited marked a major milestone this year, celebrating 40 years of business in The Bahamas. In 1979, the Geneva-based bank saw potential in the local market and began its operations in Nassau bringing the same values, expertise and technology from its head office to service clients in the jurisdiction.

In an effort to mitigate the impact of heavy traffic on operations over the Thanksgiving weekend, key stakeholders at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) have finalized plans to manage high passenger volumes. Starting Wednesday November 27th through to Monday December 2nd approximately 90,000 travelers will move through the country’s major gateway. Officials are working together to manage aircraft movement and passenger flows in terminal...

The United States Embassy in Nassau is pleased to announce that Ms. Raquel Beneby-Hart has been selected to participate in the U.S.  Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), focused on “Technical Entrepreneurship and Empowerment of Women and Girls” November 12-22, 2019.  Ms. Hart, a resident of Grand Bahama is attending the program in her capacity as a motivational speaker, trainer and facilitator in the areas of women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship...

The High Commission of Canada will host twenty-eight Canadian universities and colleges at the Annual Nassau College Fair in The Bahamas on 14 and 15 November 2019. Students and guidance counsellors will have the opportunity to receive a wealth of information regarding the many study opportunities in Canada.

Customers of the largest grocer, Super Value Quality Supermarkets, will be able to transact by phone via the country’s newest digital wallet, Kanoo. The Kanoo platform has been more than two years in the making and will soon be available in all Super Value locations throughout New Providence.