IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE GRAND BAHAMA PORT AUTHORITY
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, July 21, 2020 — In accordance with the new COVID-19 protocols established for Grand Bahama Island as of today, we wish to advise that our essential businesses …
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TWO WEEKS LOCKDOWN FOR GRAND BAHAMA
NASSAU, Bahamas, July 21, 2020 — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced a two-week lockdown for Grand Bahama from Thursday including a shutdown of all flights and sea vessels …
Read MoreBAHAMAS 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, …
Read MorePM ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS; 15 NEW COVID-19 CASES
NASSAU, Bahamas, July 19, 2020 — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced on Sunday that international commercial flights and commercial vessels carrying passengers will not be permitted to enter The …
Read MoreGBPA UNVEILS MONUMENT HONOURING HURRICANE DORIAN VICTIMS
By GLENDIA T.R. SWEETING FREEPORT, Bahamas, July 17, 2020 – Each anniversary of Independence, we honour our forefathers for their invaluable contributions to building this small, but great and proud …
Read MoreTHE BAHAMAS IS WELCOMING VISITORS: WHAT TRAVELLERS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE THEY GO
Variety of Options for All Travellers Across Islands Of The Bahamas; Visitors Must Present Negative COVID-19 Test and Complete an Electronic Health Visa Form to Be Granted Entry NASSAU, Bahamas, …
Read MoreCHARGES DISMISSED AGAINST AMERICAN WOMEN WHO HOPPED FENCE TO ACCESS CLOSED BEACH
NASSAU, Bahamas, July 15, 2020 — Three American tourists who were accused of violating the COVID-19 emergency orders were discharged on Wednesday after they claimed an officer gave them permission …
Read MoreNESTOR MENDEZ TAKES OFFICE FOR SECOND TERM AS OAS ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 15, 2020 — The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) will hold a virtual special meeting on Friday, July 17, beginning at 10:30 a.m. …
Read MoreBARBADOS TAKES LEAD IN FILLING “TOURISM GAP”
NASSAU, Bahamas –A Cabinet minister yesterday said The Bahamas “must be creative” in filling COVID-19’s “tourism gap” as Barbados moves to allow visitors to stay for one year, The Tribune …
Read MoreCORNELIUS A. SMITH COPMLEX CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, July 13, 2020 — Workers arrive to the closed Cornelius A. Smith Complex and are greeted by security guards Monday, July 13, 2020 in Freeport, Grand Bahama. …
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