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What To Do This Summer? Dear Readers,
What to do this Summer? "Vacation at Home" comes to our minds. Summer is here, the heat is on and the kids are out of school and bored. What do you do? Why not consider vacationing in your own country? Just like you, many of us at 242, have not been to all our 700 islands, or even the inhabited ones. Travelling at home also means you can show your kids the beauty of their own country, plus you could save money and stay with relatives (the nice ones with big homes and pools), rent a car as you know how to drive here and the best part is you speak the language too! (As we all know in Miami you better speak Splanglish). With 700 islands rocks and Cays to choose from, you can likely find exactly the kind of experience you want right here in your Bahamas; you just have to be willing to consider a staycation. Looking for a little nightlife and island charm then visit the capital, which combines the best of both worlds. Want a vacation that gets you in touch with nature? Then Grand Bahama Island is ideal. From nature trails and caves, to birdwatching, the nation's second city provides the right kind of adventure that's also educational and perfect for kids. For couples, try a romantic getaway at an out-island resort, or go swimming with the world-famous Pigs of Exuma. Now I know what you're probably thinking? Travelling to the family islands is expensive. Well, that may be true but in an effort to get Bahamians to Explore the Bahamas the Ministry of Tourism has re-launched its popular two-fly-free residential rate. Between July and October, two residents can fly or cruise for FREE from either Nassau or Freeport. You get one Free Airline/Bahamas Ferries Ticket from Nassau for PRE-BOOKED 2-night hotel stays OR Two Free Airline/Bahamas Ferries Tickets from Nassau for PRE-BOOKED 4-night or longer hotel stays PLUS your individual hotel offer. Don't believe me? Then check out the official offer here
This year instead of leaving the country, we want to remind you that you could have a #HappySummer and spend the next several weeks exploring the wonders that make The Bahamas the greatest little country in the world!
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Prime Minister Welcomes Crypto-Industry Professionals to 'Silicone Islands' as Bahamas Blockchain Conference Opens Officially declaring The Bahamas, the 'Silicone Isles of the World' PM Dr. Hon. Hubert Minnis opened the Bahamas Blockchain & Cryptocurrency conference at the Grand Lucayan Hotel on Grand Bahama Island. To a packed room of government officials, investors, crypto-industry professionals and interested individuals the Prime Minister detailed the advantages of Grand Bahama Island as a breeding ground for innovative ideas and new technologies. Read More |
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GIBC Digital Officially Opened in Grand Bahama Officially opening GIBC Digital on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest, said that making Grand Bahama a tech hub will not only create jobs, but a good quality of life and opportunities for young people. Read More |
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Minister Dames says Ant-Terrorism Bill 2018 needed to update 14-year-old Act During his Communication in the House of Assembly on the Anti-Terrorism Bill 2018, on June 27, 2018, Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames said that the existing legislation - the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2004 -- was not comprehensive enough to meet the "ever-evolving changes of terrorism" and its associated activities within the 21st century. Read More |
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'Bahamas will always have appeal but costs influence decisions' Nearly 700-Member Association BREA Shares Hopes for Meeting with Minister of Finance The president of the Bahamas Real Estate Association said today the nearly 700-member organization has high hopes for a positive meeting with Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest to clarify increases in Value Added Tax and Real Property Tax that could impact the housing market for both local and international buyers. Read More |
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Minister Thompson offers words of wisdom to summer youth employment participants As some 200 college students were preparing to be dispatched to various companies and business houses in Grand Bahama, to take part in the government's Summer Youth Employment Programme, Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Kwasi Thompson offered them some practical advice on how to make a lasting impression on the owners and managers of those companies. Read More |
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Former M.P. Pierre Dupuch comments on tax on Bahamian Gambling Industry. I don't like gambling. I think it's addictive, it harms children's wellbeing and it takes money from the poor. If gambling is allowed it should be in the form of a lottery with all money earmarked for Education and Health. That's my opinion. Ever since the FNM stated they planned to target the local numbers industry with up to 50% taxes, I have heard comments like: Read More |
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Creative Luxury Real Estate Pioneer Mario Carey Proposes Disaster Relief Property Headquarters Leading luxury real estate broker Mario Carey has been known for record-blasting high-end sales and out-of-the-box thinking before, but this time the founder of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR Bahamas Group is turning his attention to something far less glamourous - a concept he says could save lives and island nations millions in disaster relief recovery. Read More |
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NYC Marathon, Int'l Chicago 5K, Miami Leaders Join Exuma's Run For Pompey's Advisory Board Scholastic and sporting achievement by students from Tabernacle Baptist Academy were applauded by Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest and Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Michael Pintard, during the school's awards ceremony, June 8, 2017. Read More |
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Kayak Nature Tours Awarded
Caribbean's # 1 Tour Operator By Carnival
Cruise Lines. Management and staff of Kayak Nature Tours (which includes Grand Bahama Nature Tours, Garden of the Groves and Garden Cafe) were very pleased to receive this prestigious award. A plaque and official letter arrived last Friday via the Carnival Pride and were presented by Manuel Sushanth, Shore Excursion Manager, to Erika Gates and her management team, Denise Neely, Kayak Nature Tours, Marilyn Laing, Garden of the Groves and Melanie Ferguson, Garden Café. Read More |
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Meet This Year's Grand Bahama Regatta & Homecoming Honoree Once again, residents and visitors alike will be treated to a weekend of amazing Bahamian culture, fun, merriment and of course, sailing as the the 23rd Annual Grand Bahama Regatta gets underway on Taino Beach on July 20th - 22nd. As one of the island's most highly anticipated events of the summer, the annual Regatta is a significant boost to the people and the economy of Grand Bahama, bringing together talented sailors from around the country for two days of spectacular competition and exciting onshore activities for a variety of audiences . Read More |
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Click Below for this week's weather in The Bahamas: |
- June 30th, 2018
- Furniture Plus Art Competition: "Art from the Heart" 6:00pm
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- June 25th - July 13th, 2018
- The NAGB Mixed Media Art Summer Camp
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- July 16th - August 3rd, 2018
- The NAGB Mixed Media Art Summer Camp
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- June 30th , 2018
Bahamian Farmers and Crafts Market at The Rand Nature Centre
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- July 2nd, 2018
Grand Bahama Summer Safari Camp at The Rand Nature Centre
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- July 5th - 26th, 2018
Goombay Festival Thursdays in the month of July 6:00pm - 11:59pm at Taino Beach
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- July 9th, 2018
Freeport Players Guild Monthly Meeting 7:00pm at Regency Theatre
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- July 9th, 2018
- 45th Independence Day Grand Anniversary Celebration Cultural Extravaganza, Tattoo & Fireworks Display 8:00pm at Independence Park
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- July 10th, 2018
Independence Day (Public Holiday)
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- July 10th, 2018
Independence Day (Public Holiday)
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- July 1st, 2018
Junkanoo Summer Festival -Mangrove Cay 3:00pm - Until at Dorsette Settlement, Mangrove Cay
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- July 6th, 2018
All Andros & Berry Island Regatta at Morgan's Bluff, North Andros
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- July 6th, 2018
All Andros & Berry Island Regatta at Morgan's Bluff, North Andros
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- July 6th, 2018
All Andros & Berry Island Regatta at Morgan's Bluff, North Andros
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