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The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Launches Strategic Media Relations Campaign to Ensure Accurate Reporting of Executive Orders

NASSAU, Bahamas, July 21, 2020 – Following Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis’ announcement of The Bahamas’ new executive orders, taking effect on Wednesday, July 22, the news of changes for U.S. travellers visiting The Bahamas has been widespread and focused on the restriction of commercial flights and commercial vessels. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation is working diligently to ensure international media are accurately reporting that U.S. travellers are welcome to visit The Bahamas if they are arriving by private flights and charters, as well as pleasure craft and yachts.

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Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism & Aviation Statement On Border Closure To The United States Due To Covid-19

NASSAU, Bahamas, July 19, 2020 – Due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases in the United States, as well as an uptick in cases in The Bahamas, Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis...

Suspension of Flights into Florida and Relief Flights: Fort Lauderdale

Bahamasair wishes to advise the public that the airline will be suspending regularly scheduled flights to Florida with immediate effect beginning Monday July 20, 2020. This follows new Covid-19...

What Travellers Need to Know Before Visiting The Bahamas

New Executive Order Restricts Commercial Air Travel from U.S. Beginning July 22; Permitted Visitors Must Present Negative COVID-19 Test and Complete an Electronic Health Visa Form

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Statement on Border Closure to the United States due to COVID-19

NASSAU, Bahamas, July 19, 2020 – Due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases in the United States, as well as an uptick in cases in The Bahamas, Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis...

The Bahamas is welcoming visitors: what travelers need to know before they go

Variety of Options for All Travellers Across Islands Of The Bahamas; Visitors Must Present Negative COVID-19 Test and Complete an Electronic Health Visa Form to Be Granted Entry

NASSAU, Bahamas, July...

The Bahamas Is Welcoming Visitors: What Travellers Need To Know Before They Go

Variety of Options for All Travellers Across Islands Of The Bahamas; Visitors Must Present Negative COVID-19 Test and Complete an Electronic Health Visa Form to Be Granted Entry

Grand Bahama welcomes first international commercial flights since reopening of borders

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — On Thursday, July 2, Grand Bahama welcomed its first set of international commercial flights since The Bahamas officially reopened its borders on July 1.

Silver Airways made...

Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism & Aviation Enters Phase 2 Reopening As Of July 1

All Islands Of The Bahamas Reopen to International Travel; Visitors Must Present Negative COVID-19 Test and Complete an Electronic Health Visa to be Granted Entry

Testing Protocol for Incoming Visitors - Update #88

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that travelers must complete a Bahamas Health Visa application and present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test with a sample taken within ten (10) days of arrival.

Baleària Caribbean resumes passenger sailing’s between Port Everglades and the Bahamas

Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 3rd, 2020: This week, the South Florida based ferry company, Balearia Caribbean, has resumed its passenger services between Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale), Bimini, and Freeport (Grand Bahama Island). The launch was made possible by following the strict, but undeniably necessary, hygiene and safety protocols mandated by all of the governing parties involved.