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DPM COOPER TO ADDRESS WORLD TRAVEL & TOURISM COUNCIL IN AUSTRALIA

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is poised to make a significant impact at the 24th World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Perth (Boorloo), Western...

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Minister Wilchcombe visits the GBI Tourism Office following Hurricane Matthew

After seeing for himself the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, Minister of Tourism Hon. Obie Wilchcombe paid a special visit to the hardworking Ministry of Tourism team on Grand Bahama...

Stuart, Florida Area Sends Massive Outpouring Of Hurricane Relief Items

STUART, Florida- Residents of Stuart, Florida and its neighboring cities in a massive hurricane relief drive provided nearly 100,000 pounds of items to The Bahamas’ hurricane victims in Grand Bahama...

Bahamian Chefs Head To Culinary Olympics

Hoping To Medal After Challenges From Hurricane Matthew

Chefs Sheldon ‘Tracey’ Sweeting and Ron Johnson are accustomed to challenges.

Both men, who are very well known chefs, have competed in...

Dolphin Encounters Update post Hurricane Matthew

More great news: our good friends at Blue Lagoon Island and Dolphin Encounters are officially re-opened! The animals and staff all made it through the storm safely and are ready to enjoy beach days...

UPDATE ON TRAVEL TO AND FROM GRAND BAHAMA FOLLOWING HURRICANE MATTHEW

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

8th October 2016

Update on the opening of the Grand Bahama International Airport

The public is advised that pursuant to the advice of Mr E. Martin, Chief Operations Officer in...

Bahamas Red Cross Information for donations in aid of Hurricane Matthew relief

The Bahamas Red Cross is seeking donations for its efforts to prepare and respond quickly to those most affected by Hurricane Matthew. Items needed include: rice, flour, oatmeal, sugar, tuna, canned...

Majority of Airports throughout The Islands of The Bahamas re-open following Hurricane Matthew

Grand Bahama International Airport will not open before Monday, October 10

Several Family Island Airports re-open after Hurricane Matthew leaves The Bahamas

Lynden Pindling International Airport in New Providence to open on Saturday

HURRICANE MATTHEW: THE ALL CLEAR HAS BEEN GIVEN FOR ENTIRE BAHAMAS

Restoration efforts begin throughout The Islands of The Bahamas

HURRICANE MATTHEW: Eye of extremely dangerous storm over West End Grand Bahama

ALERT #42 ON HURRICANE MATTHEW ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY THURSDAY 6TH OCTOBER, 2016 AT 9PM EDT.

… EYE OF EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HURRICANE MATTHEW OVER THE WEST END GRAND BAHAMA…

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HURRICANE MATTHEW: Storm strengthening near the Northwest Bahamas (ALERT #38)

WITHIN THE NEXT HOUR, THE MOST INTENSE PORTION OF MATTHEW’S EYE WALL WILL BEGIN PASSING OVER NEW PROVIDENCE. THIS PASSAGE IS EXPECTED TO LAST FOR ABOUT 2 TO 3 HOURS.

HURRICANE MATTHEW: Storm has weakened slightly but expected to intensify later tonight (ALERT #34)

ALERT #34 ON HURRICANE MATTHEW ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY WEDNESDAY 5TH OCTOBER, 2016 AT 9PM EDT. …RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT REPORT THAT MATTHEW HAS WEAKENED SLIGHTLY…IT IS EXPECTED...