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Goombay Summer Festival Finale

Grand Bahama Island's signature summer festival came to a close with a culmination of electric performances on Thursday, July 27th on Taino Beach.

With hundreds of residents and visitors flocking...

USS Hue City Docks in Grand Bahama

On Friday, July 20th, The United States Warship, the USS Hue City made a special visit to Grand Bahama Island where the crew hosted a small onboard ceremony at the Freeport Harbour to celebrate the...

Authentic Bahamian Craft Wows Visitors and Locals at Junkanoo Summer Festival

Nassau, Bahamas: This year, Junkanoo Summer Festival puts on display a wide selection ofauthentic Bahamian craft and goods:  jewelry, bags, wood carvings, household items and skin care products– all...

Bahamian students invited to participate in FCCA Foundation 2018 Children’s Essay Contest

On behalf of the Member Lines of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the Ministry of Tourism is pleased to invite Bahamian students to participate in the 2018 FCCA Foundation Children’s...

Junkanoo Summer Festival Showcases New and Innovative Cuisine

The experience of an authentic taste of The Islands Of The Bahamas is a major highlight of Junkanoo Summer Festival 2018, which takes place every Saturday this month and on August 4 at Arawak Cay.

AMERICAN AIRLINES ANNOUNCES RETURN TO BAHAMAS FROM NEW YORK - LAGUARDIA

NEW YORK – This winter American is growing its presence in the Bahamas with a return of year-round service between New York-LaGuardia (LGA) and Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), Bahamas.

Regatta Time in Abaco Ends on a High Note

Abaco, Bahamas: Days after the ending of a successful 43rd Regatta Time in Abaco (RTIA), the committee members are already hard at work organizing the 44th RTIA.

 The nine-day long RTIA is unique...

Bahamas Bash Lacrosse Tournament Returns

In an effort to promote the game of lacrosse, approximately 100 players, parents, and coaches from Florida, USA returned to Grand Bahama Island to host the second consecutive Bahamas Bash Lacrosse...

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation Enhances Junkanoo Summer Festival

It’s summertime in The Islands Of The Bahamas and Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (BMOTA) officials are busy enhancing the country’s premier summer event, Junkanoo Summer Festival. 

 This...

Time To Feel The Vibes

On Thursday, July 5th, Goombay Summer Festival will officially launch on Grand Bahama Island where attendees can look forward to four weeks of cultural celebrations inclusive of Independence weekend.

A...

STATEMENT ON EXUMA BOAT INCIDENT

 

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (BMOTA) is deeply saddened by yesterday’s tour boat incident in Exuma. We pray for the family of the passenger who succumbed to her injuries, and offer...

Bahamas Wins Three Gold Medals at Taste of the Caribbean

Miami, Florida: The Bahamas National Culinary Team sizzled at this year’s Taste of the Caribbean held in Miami, Florida June 22-26, walking away with three gold medals including Chef of the Year...