West End, Grand Bahama - Old Bahama Bay General Manager Jackie Carroll today announced the planned, temporary closure of Old Bahama Bay beginning September 8th through October 8th, 2009.  

The resort will use this time period to conduct scheduled maintenance work.  The move is in keeping with the resort’s commitment to maintaining quality standards and service.  

"September has traditionally been our slowest time of year, so it just made good sense for us to schedule the maintenance work now,” said Carroll... 

West End, Grand Bahama Island - From May 14-17, 2009 The Ginn Old Bahama Bay Resort and Marina played host to dozens of the world’s most skilled fishermen for the Mike Schmidt’s Winners Circle Fishing Tournament. The event which is held annually is in its 10^th year with the funds raised used to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

More than 35 teams entered and participated in the 3 day tournament including a team from Old Bahama Bay. Avid Fishermen Al Jones, Senior VP of Ginn Development and Nathan Moody Director of Operations  at Old Bahama Bay, personally sponsored the team with Mr. Jones offering his personal vessel the “Grand Baby” for use, while Mr. Moody funded the cost and was the Captain for the team...

Freeport, Grand Bahama - All roads led to West End Grand Bahama and the Old Bahama Bay Resort and Marina as the property kicked off its first ever Native Fish Hunt on Whit Monday, May 31, 2009. The two day event sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, Waugh Construction, Bradford Marine and GB Foods provided a holiday weekend of Sun and Fun for all participants.

West End, Grand Bahama - Old Bahama Bay announces their 1st Annual Native Fish Hunt to be held Whit Monday, June 1st.

 This tournament is for the Natives (local Grand Bahamians) but visitors are invited also to be a part of this unique and exciting tournament. A great family activity!

Weigh-in is at 5pm Sunday with awards and reception to follow. 'Hunt' T-shirts, cocktails and other promotions. Maximum of 4 persons per boat. Entry fee $400. Contact Peter Watson at Old Bahama Bay at 350-6516, or email pwatson@ginncompany.com

West End, Grand Bahama - Celebrate summer Bahamian style at Old Bahama Bay™. Enjoy barefoot elegance while relaxing in our luxurious oceanfront suites. Take a scenic sunset cruise aboard our handcrafted mahogany watercraft the Conch Pearl or lounge at our beachfront pool.

Don't miss out this summer...make sure to reserve your spot in our state of the art marina.

Early reservations are recommended for the following dates: 4th of July Weekend ( July 3-5 ), opening of Lobster Season ( July 30-August 2 ) and Labor Day Weekend ( September 4-7 )...

West End, Grand Bahama Island - Easter Weekend at Old Bahama Bay™ is guaranteed to be full of fun activities for the entire family. So pack up your swimsuits and celebrate Easter Bahamian style in our island paradise!

Easter weekend activities run from April 10 to the 12th, with a special Easter Brunch in Aqua Restaurant on Easter Sunday,  April 12th. Activities for the kids with the Easter Bunny.

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West End, Grand Bahama Island - Ignite or rekindle your love at Old Bahama Bay ^SM. Enjoy a romantic four-course meal in Aqua fine dining restaurant on Valentine’s Day. Or stay the weekend, with our suite and breakfast package starting at $210 per night.***

Ultimate Valentine’s Special from $180 per night* OR Valentine’s Dinner – $85 per person**

Combining Bahamian charm and luxury, Old Bahama Bay is the ultimate getaway for tranquility, relaxation and pampered service. Featuring 73 spacious beachfront luxury rooms and suites, a 72-slip marina, an oceanfront pool, casual & fine dining and an assortment of complimentary beach activities...

West End, Grand Bahama Island - Come for a whole evening of New Year's activities at Old Bahama Bay and stay for more up until January 3rd!

Conch-Tini Happy Hour from 5-6pm; Holiday Buffet Dinner at Bonefish Folley's Bar & Grille at 5:30pm until...; New Year's Eve Dinner & Show at Aqua Restaurant with the 'Fox Fire' band from 7:30pm until... Includes cocktail hour from 7:30 to 8:30, sit down dinner at 8:30 (four courses) with party favors and Junkanoo Rushout; After Dinner Catamaran Cruise from 10:30pm to 1am, or our VIP Conch Pearl Cruise at 11:30 pm for fireworks.

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West End, Grand Bahama Island –  Students of the West End Primary School received literary gifts when Ginn Old Bahama Bay donated books by Bahamian author, Roderick Colebrook, to the school’s library.

Since April 2007, a weekly reading program was instituted at the school, allowing staff members of Old Bahama Bay along with visiting authors to read to the students. The contribution of fifty books particularly geared towards grades five and six students, was a part of this ongoing effort...

West End, Grand Bahama Island–  From a sales and marketing prospective, Old Bahama Bay by Ginn sur Mer is now officially connected to other Ginn properties in the United States.

All of the Ginn Resort & Club properties are now connected via the Delphi Multi-Property software designed by Newmarket International, Inc. the leader in hospitality sales automation.   This includes the Ginn resorts of Hammock Beach, Reunion, Belvidere and Old Bahama Bay.

After weeks of training for on-island staff in the sales, marketing, reservations and food and beverage departments, Brent Ingraham, vice president of sales at Old Bahama Bay, is pleased with the connectivity...

West End, Grand Bahama Island – Old Bahama Bay by Ginn Sur Mer is pleased to announce the appointment of long-time hospitality professional Jacqueline Carroll as Director of Guest Services.

West End, Grand Bahama Island - Reserve now for a Thanksgiving Feast at Old Bahama Bay in our Aqua or Bonefish Folley's Bar & Grill.

We are taking reservations for Thursday, November 27th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Aqua or for Brunch at Bonefish Folleys from 11:30am to 3pm, OR 6pm to 10pm..

Bonefish Folleys: $32.95 per Adult + 15% gratuity, $16 per child (12 and under) + 15% gratuity.

Aqua: $65 per person + 15% gratuity

Call 242-350-6500. Click [Read more...] to view our Thanksgiving menu...

West End, Grand Bahama Island – Old Bahama Bay by Ginn sur Mer rolled out the red carpet for visiting members of the Bahamas’ 2008 Olympic team.

Whilst in Grand Bahama for an official two-day visit in celebration of the team’s accomplishment in Beijing, China, the athletes enjoyed complimentary luxury accommodations befitting their world-class status at Old Bahama Bay, a AAA Four Diamond and Preferred Boutique Brand property.

After brief welcoming ceremonies at the Grand Bahama International Airport, the athletes were whisked away by private charter to the picturesque resort in western Grand Bahama...

West End, Grand Bahama Island - Make Old Bahama Bay by Ginn sur Mer your destination for your next corporate event offering your team the perfect place to relax, unwind, recharge and be creative.

Our meeting venues include a NEW 5,000 square foot  air-conditioned outdoor pavilion that can accommodate 200 guests and Aqua, our fine dining restaurant that can seat 100 guests.

If you desire to stay overnight , we are offering a special resident rate from $180* per night and includes a welcome cocktail upon arrival, daily breakfast at Bonefish Folley's, fitness center and wireless internet, and...

WEST END, Grand Bahama Island–  Thirteen young ladies charmed their way into the hearts of judges and well-wishers as they vied for the titles of Little, Junior Miss and Miss West End.   Capturing the crowns were, Ansonique Hanna, Ashanti Stuart and Mariah Williams, who each received $1,000 scholarships.

Sponsored by Ginn sur Mer, contestants were judged on speech, talent and evening gowns.

Runners-up in the Little Miss division were: Trevesia Rolle, 1^st runner-up and Kaiden Hepburn, 2^nd runner-up.   In the Junior Miss category, 1^st runner-up was Breneka Stubbs, and Jean Hanna placed second.   Runners-up in the Miss category were: Shaquel Hepburn, 1^st runner-up and Taveka Russell, 2^nd runner-up...

WEST END, Grand Bahama Island –   Bringing Value as a Leader, A Day at the Zoo and No Excuse Management were just some of the training topics discussed during recent management leadership sessions at Old Bahama Bay by Ginn sur Mer.

Presented by renowned lifestyle coach Richard Flint, who has had previous experience in training and development with the Ginn company, the three-hour long sessions were designed to teach leaders to create a presence that has a presence when they are not present; prepare participants to work with different personalities that share their environment; and teach those who have been given the responsibility to lead, the skills to become a no excuse leader...

West End, Grand Bahama ISLAND (October 3, 2008) – As part of continued efforts to assist with the revitalization of the heritage and culture of the West End community, Ginn Resorts is sponsoring the upcoming Little, Junior & Miss West End Beauty Pageant.

Thirteen young ladies will be vying for titles during the October 19 pageant that will be held at 4 p.m. in the new pavilion at Old Bahama Bay by Ginn sur Mer. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to each category winner.

Contestants in the Little Miss category, ages 5 – 8, include: Ansonique Hanna, Kaiden Hepburn and Trevesia Rolle...

West End, Grand Bahama Island - The summer may be drawing to a close, but in the islands,  it never ends. Let the Bahamian summer roll on with our Endless Summer package at Old Bahama Bay by Ginn sur Mer.

Our Endless Summer package includes: Suites with Panoramic ocean views;
Round trip airport transfers; Welcome cocktail upon arrival;  Complimentary use of non-motorized watercraft; Free admission to the Fitness Center

So come join us at Old Bahama Bay where you are free to just be all year long. Hurry, this suite deal ends December 18, 2008!

West End, Grand Bahama Island - Lester Fernander has been appointed the new director of security at Ginn sur Mer.  

An 11-year police veteran, Fernander previously served as director of security at the Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya Resort and holds a degree in electrical technology from I.T.T. Technical Institute.

As director of security, Fernander’s duty is to safeguard the assets of Ginn sur Mer.   He conducts all property crime investigations, pre-employment screenings, first aid and CPR instructions and security officer supervision.