Trudeau announces additional support for the Caribbean

Trudeau announces additional support for the Caribbean

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday announced additional support for the Caribbean, including security and other assistance specifically for Haiti. He made the announcement at the 44th Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in The Bahamas. Trudeau told Caribbean leaders at the Nassau summit that he wanted to mark the […]

Canada allots $44.8M to CARICOM to address climate crisis

Canada allots $44.8M to CARICOM to address climate crisis

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau surely did not come to the Caribbean leaders’ regular summit empty handed. At the 44th summit of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) last Thursday, Trudeau announced that his country is allotting $44.8 million in aid to the region, intending to focus on new initiatives such as “biodiversity, climate resilience, and disaster […]

Bahamas PM Davis accuses international financial regulators of discrimination

Bahamas PM Davis accuses international financial regulators of discrimination

Prime Minister Philip Davis has said there are elements of racism in the motives of developed countries as they push for greater regulation of the financial services sectors of “black-governed” states and former European colonies. In his address to the United Nations General Assemblylast week, Davis said the Bahamian financial industry is one of the […]

“The View” will broadcast from Baha Mar in the Bahamas

“The View” will broadcast from Baha Mar in the Bahamas

“The View”’s transformed a Cаrіbbеаn gеtаwау when Whoopi Gоldbеrg dесlаrеd, “thіѕ ѕhоw hаѕ been оn thе air 25 ѕеаѕоnѕ, аnd we аrе lоng оvеrduе fоr a vacation.” In hоnоr of thе Emmy Awаrd-wіnnіng tаlk ѕhоw’ѕ historic ѕіlvеr аnnіvеrѕаrу, “Thе Vіеw” іѕ hеаdіng tо thе white ѕаndѕ оf Thе Bаhаmаѕ tо broadcast іn the bеаutу оf […]

Sidney Poitier, all dignity and grace, dies at 94

Sidney Poitier, all dignity and grace, dies at 94

Sidney Poitier, who broke racial barriers to become the first U.S. Black actor to win the best actor Oscar award and inspired a generation during the United States civil rights movement, has died, officials said.   He was 94. Eugene Torchon-Newry, acting director general of the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed his death on Friday. […]

The Bahamas through the eyes of its artists

The Bahamas through the eyes of its artists

In daydreams of The Bahamas, most of us conjure idyllic imagery of turquoise seas, golden beaches, and luxe spa sessions. While these dreams undoubtedly reflect the beautiful reality of The Bahamas, the destination is more than just secluded cays and sunsets that look as if they leapt off a canvas. The Bahamas is a proud […]

The Cove Eleuthera Island Re-opening in the Bahamas

The Cove  Eleuthera Island Re-opening in the Bahamas

Enchantment Group, the award-winning hospitality company behind  Mii amo, a destination spa, and Enchantment Resort, and The Tides Inn in Virginia has announced the reopening of its tranquil and secluded property, The Cove, on Eleuthera Island, Bahamas—a small, virtually undeveloped paradise, fifty miles east of Nassau. Now offering just 16 oceanfront luxury villas, The Cove […]

What’s new when traveling to the Bahamas in November

What’s new when traveling to the Bahamas in November

Heat up your holiday travel plans this season. With tropical temperatures, exciting new openings and 100,000 square miles of the world’s clearest water, it’s easy to tell your family why “It’s Better in The Bahamas.”  Coral Vita Earned Recognition for Its Environmental Sustainability Efforts – Coral Vita earns a top 15 finalists spot in the […]

The multicultural segment a boom to The Bahamas tourist economy

The multicultural segment a boom to The Bahamas tourist economy

  The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation recently participated in the 25th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show (NABHOOD). The National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers’ (NABHOOD) mission is to create wealth within diverse communities by increasing the number of minorities developing, managing, operating, […]

The last Kerosene Keeper of The Bahamas 

The last Kerosene Keeper of The Bahamas 

One of the most enduring legends in the pages of history is the mythical eternal flame that can never be extinguished by earthly means. The truth of this phenomenon has remained lost in the past…until now.  In the sunny Caribbean destination of The Bahamas, an almost-eternal fire has been burning and guiding ships for nearly […]

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