CARIBBEAN TOURISM AUTHORITY – Bahamian barrister to lead tourism promotion board
Bahamian attorney-at-law Joy Jibrilu, former Director General of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board. Jibrilu, who starts her new role on August 22, replaces the retiring Fred Lounsberry, longtime CEO of the…
Caribbean’s largest tourism marketing event on track for the Bahamas
CHTA renews commitment to bring premier Caribbean travel and tourism marketing event to Baha Mar, Bahamas in 2020 MIAMI (October 24, 2019) – Citing the new tourism offerings in The Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean and the opportunity to showcase…
Caribbean Travel Market Place open for registration
Premier Caribbean travel and tourism marketing event set for Baha Mar, Bahamas in 2020MIAMI (August 22, 2019) – The 2020 Caribbean Travel Marketplace, at Baha Mar in the Bahamas, is now open for registration. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA),…
Bahamas to host Caribbean Travel Marketplace in 2020
NASSAU, Bahamas (February 22, 2019) – Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the Caribbean’s marquee tourism marketing event, will take place in The Bahamas at Baha Mar, the country’s newest integrated resort destination, in early 2020. Speaking to reporters in The Bahamas yesterday,…
Best casino complexes in the Caribbean
Out here in the Caribbean, it’s a gold mine if you’re looking for an amazing casino complex to while away the time. Not only do our islands feature some of the most stunning views in the world, some of our…
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of Higgs & Johnson
By MORGAN ADDERLEY From Tribune242 The reception was held at the Baha Mar convention centre. THE noted law firm Higgs & Johnson is celebrating 70 years as a trailblazing Bahamian law company with the launch of a scholarship at the…
Is Nassau the next Culinary Capital of the Caribbean?
By LANE NIESET From Food & Wine Some of the world’s most celebrated chefs are setting their sights on Nassau’s shores. It’s been a decade since Nobu Matsuhisa opened his namesake eatery at Nassau’s sprawling Atlantis, Paradise Island—and nearly two…
How China rescued — then ruined — the Caribbean’s largest resort project
By Muhammad Cohen From Forbes As an American living overseas, I often hear gripes about U.S. influence in the world. Over the years I’ve learned that the best response is to acknowledge that U.S. stewardship of the post-World War II…
[Bahamas] Govt considers a hurricane tax/Bahamas Opposition party against ‘hurricane tax’
By RASHAD ROLLE From Tribune 242 WHEN it meets today, Cabinet may consider introducing and implementing a special tax to help finance Hurricane Matthew repair and recovery efforts, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday. If implemented, such a tax may…
Bahamas PM accused of misleading public on megaresort deal
By Royston Jones Jr. Nassau Guardian Staff Reporter From Caribbean News Now NASSAU, Bahamas — Opposition Free National Movement (FNM) leader Dr Hubert Minnis on Thursday accused The Bahamas government of misleading the public to have Bahamians believe that all contractors…