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South African Cricket Team Visits Grand Bahama Island

On September 2nd a group of cricket players from South Africa arrived on Grand Bahama Island to take part in friendly games against the local competition, and also to experience the destination.

The...

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Holds Successful Zika Forum

Director General in the Ministry of Tourism Joy Jibrilu said that The Bahamas remains “relatively speaking, a safe zone where all stops have been pulled out to curtail the spread of the Zika virus”.

INAUGURAL GB X-TREME 13.2 INTERCOASTAL CHALLENGE

On Wednesday, August 31st, the Grand Bahama Amateur Athletic Association, in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism, announced the first ever Grand Bahama X-Treme 13.2 Intercoastal Challenge.

This...

ZIKA BRIEF FOR CARIBBEAN TRAVEL PARTNERS

The spread of the Zika virus in the Americas, other tropical regions and now also in Florida has understandably caused concern. While the ZIKA virus itself is described as a mild virus with only 1 in...

ZIKA GUIDELINES FOR HOTELS AND GUESTHOUSES IN THE CARIBBEAN

This document provides information on Zika (ZIKV) disease prevention and control measures for travellers coming to the Caribbean. This information is based on currently available scientific evidence...

ZIKA BRIEF FOR CARIBBEAN TRAVEL PARTNERS

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Zika and Travel to the Caribbean by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.

The spread of the Zika virus in the Americas has understandably caused concern...

Faith Fest – Expected To Attract Hundreds To Grand Bahama For Spiritual Immersion And Physical Rejuvenation Oct. 27-29

Grand Bahama Island can expect to see a spike in visitors, October 27-29, 2016 as hundreds converge at the beautiful Grand Lucayan Resort to attend Faith Fest, a fun-filled weekend designed for...

16 Choirs Lift Up Their Voices to a Rousing Bahamian Crowd

Sixteen choirs from around the world have united to join their melodic voices in harmony at a ten-day cultural and musical immersion program held in Nassau, Bahamas.

America Cantat 8 is the...

Summer Junkanoo Festival in Grand Bahama, Dubbed a Success

The Second Annual Summer Goombay Festival came to a close on Saturday, August 20, and was dubbed by Director of Tourism for Grand Bahama, Betty Bethel -- “a success.”

(BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)

She...

Visitors Relish the Cultural Experience at Goombay Summer Festival

With one week before the finale,visitors have fully immersed themselves in the unique culture at Goombay Summer Festival (GSF).

Tourists that flock to the shores of The Bahamas visit not only for...

Bahamas Beats USA In Historic Soccer Win

The Bahamas defeated the United States of America for the first time in the country’s soccer history.

The Bahamas Beach Soccer Team scored the historic win against the #15 ranked USA men’s...

Faith Fest – Expected To Attract Hundreds To Grand Bahama For Spiritual Immersion And Physical Rejuvenation Oct. 27-29

Grand Bahama Island can expect to see a spike in visitors, October 27-29, 2016 as hundreds converge at the beautiful Grand Lucayan Resort to attend Faith Fest, a fun-filled weekend designed for...