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Alert #16 on Tropical Storm Isais issued by The Bahamas Department of Meteorology, Thursday 30th July 2020, at 6:00 PM EDT

BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY 
Forecast Office Section Telephone No. 377-7178/377-7040 
Fax No. 377-5275 Nassau, Bahamas 

Isaias over the Dominican Republic is forecast to survive its interaction...

Tropical Storm Isaias and The Islands of The Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is closely tracking the progress of Tropical Storm Isaias, which is moving toward the northwest and is expected to near the Southeast Bahamas as early as this evening. Isaias is forecast to be near the Central Bahamas Friday night and approach the Northwest Bahamas or Southern Florida by Saturday.

Junkanoo 2020/2021 and the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

MINISTRY OF YOUTH, SPORTS & CULTURE

Date: July 29, 2020 

Press Release 

On July 16, 2020, the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture "The Ministry" has been advised by the Ministry of Health, regarding...

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine and The Islands of The Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas, July 29, 2020, 7:00 PM EDT – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is closely tracking the progress of a tropical disturbance, Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which is expected to move west-northwestward over the next several days.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine And The Islands Of The Bahamas

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 – 5:00 PM EDT

 NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is closely tracking the progress of a tropical disturbance, Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which is...

Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism & Aviation Statement On Executive Order Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases

Bahamas will Reinstate Country-Wide Restrictions, Protocols to Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19 and Protect the Health, Safety of Bahamians, and Visitors

NASSAU, Bahamas, July 24, 2020 – In a press...

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...

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.

Junkanoo Summer 2020

Calling all bellers, drummers, and choreographed dancers Here's your chance to win $1000 weekly with the Junkanoo Summer Festival Competition!

Simply upload your :30-:60 second video, share your...

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