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Officials To Begin Marketing For 2016

Officials of the Bahamas National Festival Commission say Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival was “undoubtedly a success” and they are already preparing a marketing strategy to lure thousands of tourists for the spring cultural extravaganza.

Delegation Travels For World’s Largest Sportsfishing Convention

A delegation from the Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board and the Ministry of Tourism traveled to Orlando, Florida recently to participate in the International Convention of Allied Sportsfishing (ICAST) – the world’s largest sportfishing trade show.

Scores of Bahamians, government officials and other special guests were thrilled and dazzled on July 23rd, 2015 as the City of Miami, the Bahamas Consulate General and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism provided a taste of The Bahamas through the Miami/Bahamas Junkanoo Festival of Coconut Grove.

July 22, 2015 - Junkanoo Summer Festival 2015 Week 3 
The groups combine music, dance and costumes for a full-on Junkanoo battle.

July 21, 2015 - Bahamian chefs prepare Bahamian cuisine for the Festival de Caribe's State Dinner in Santiago de Cuba. 

July 20, 2015 - A historic Cuban mansion in the heart of Santiago de Cuba is transformed into La Casa de Bahamas during the 35th Festival de Caribe. Take a look!

The Bahamas congratulates the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl and Central Michigan University Football Team for being short-listed as a finalist in the “Best Play” category at The 2015 ESPYs Awards.

The Ministry of Tourism has thrown its full support behind the 43rd Central American Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding Fitness Championships, which will once again be held in The Bahamas.

July 17, 2015 - Over 300 Bahamians were in Santiago de Cuba for the 35th Festival del Caribe. The Bahamas is the special guest of honour at the festival, which sees over 28 countries participate.

July 16, 2015 Junkanoo Summer Festival 2015 Week 2: The sounds of cowbells, horns and drums fill the air as Junkanoo groups face off in a music competition.