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JUNKANOO SUMMER FESTIVAL KICKS OFF IN THE WEST

 Just one week after the grand finale of Goombay Summer Festival in Freeport, the Ministry of Tourism launched its Junkanoo Summer Festival in West Grand Bahama.

The communities of Eight Mile Rock and...

JONQUEL JONES AND BUDDY HIELD’S SUMMERTIME HOMECOMING

A few short weeks after the nation celebrated 43 years of Independence, a strong feeling of pride took over the island of Grand Bahama as Jonquel Jones and Chavano “Buddy” Hield returned home.

Coming...

Visitors feel the Goombay beat at San Salvador Festival

San Salvador's Goombay Summer Festival drew dozens of visitors to experience the island’s unique flavors and culture. 

Ministry of Tourism San Salvador representative Jermaine Johnson said the event...

Ministry of Tourism welcomes former NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly to The Bahamas

Retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly touched down on the beautiful shores of The Bahamas this weekend to experience firsthand the beauty and culture of the islands he gazed on from space during his time...

Southwest introduces new non-stop flight to Nassau

Southwest Airlines has connected The Bahamas to additional markets throughout the United States with the introduction of its new daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Nassau.

 

On August 7...

GOOMBAY SUMMER FESTIVAL 2016 - Grand Bahama Island

The 2016 Goombay Summer Festival season on Grand Bahama Island, July 7th-28th was nothing short of fantastic for the hundreds of residents and visitors that attended the event over the course of the...

Vendors Offer Authentic Experience at Goombay Summer Festival

Locals and visitors alike attend Goombay Summer Festival to enjoy the rich Bahamian culture, and each year they leave with the satisfaction of having an authentic experience.

Unbeknownst to them, local...

Goombay Summer Festival moved to Saturdays

Just when you thought your Saturdays were back to normal, we’re back with the perfect finale to your summer.

Bahamas Building On Its Partnership With EAA AirVenture

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin – August 1, – The2016 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Convention, held July 24-31, 2016 at the Wittman Regional Airport in OshKosh, Wisconsin ended successfully...

JUNKANOO SUMMER FESTIVAL 2016

Coming off of the heels of Goombay Summer in July, the Ministry of Tourism will shift into gear for the launch of the highly anticipated Junkanoo Summer Festival in August.

The exhilarating street...

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Touts Success

Director General in the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Joy Jibrilu revealed yesterday that the ministry’s aggressive campaign to attract visitors to The Bahamas and strengthen the country’s market share...

Bahamas Considered Best Place To Dive

Watching wildlife under the surface of the sea – whether snorkelling or scuba diving – is an increasingly popular pastime.

This book covers 32 of the very best underwater wildlife experiences from...