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Edward St George Memorial Invitational golf tourney tees off November 11

THE second annual Edward St George Memorial Invitational Golf Tournament will tee off on November 11 in Grand Bahama.

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Former NBA hero stars for Bahamas

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – The Bahamas, and Grand Bahama Island, in particular, did not lack representation or the opportunity to boast the many benefits of investing here.

Tourism team aims to help Grand Bahama in time of need

THE Bahamas Tourist Office senior sales team in the United States attended a three-day familiarisation trip to Grand Bahama last week, at a time when the island is in “urgent need of exposure”.

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Partnership launched to bring GB investment

FREEPORT – A major partnership has been launched to attract foreign direct investment to Grand Bahama and better brand the country as an ideal place to invest.

Grand Bahama enjoying lift in tourism sector

MINISTER of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson highlighted revelations from the latest report from the Central Bank of the Bahamas which showed an overall increase of more than three percent in stop-over visitors to Grand Bahama, marking improvement in the island’s tourism sector.

Bahamas Bowl on ESPN December 24

THE inaugural Bahamas Bowl, featuring teams from Conference USA and the Mid-American Conference, is set for noon on December 24.

Pioneer celebrates 25 years of caring for Bahamian hearts

DR CONVILLE Brown, a pioneer in the field of cardiology in The Bahamas and the Caribbean, yesterday celebrated his 25th anniversary as cardiologist and physician-in-chief at the Bahamas Heart Centre.

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Grantee Excellence Award for Waterkeepers Bahamas

WATERKEEPERS Bahamas (WKB) received a ‘Grantee Excellence Award’ for its outstanding contribution to community engagement through its Dover Sound mangrove restoration work.

Islands of Bahamas named official destination sponsor of University of Miami Athletics

THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation and University of Miami Athletics have announced a broad-based strategic multi-year partnership making The Islands of The Bahamas the official “Destination Partner” of Miami Athletics.

Management deal for Old Bahama Bay

THE Old Bahama Bay Resort & Marina’s owners yesterday confirmed that a new management agreement had been reached with property’s 73 condominium owners, featuring a Florida company run by Al Tenenbroek and others involved in operating/opening the hotel between 2007-2011.

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Minister supports 1955 tax promise

MINISTER for Grand Bahama Michael Darville expressed confidence the government will fulfill its promise to extend Hawksbill Creek Agreement concessions to East and West Grand Bahama.

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Woods, Timberlake and crew to help rebuild

TIGER Woods teamed up with a group of other entertainers and internationally renowned brands to assist with Hurricane Dorian relief. Woods partnered with singer/actor Justin Timberlake, Nexus, RBC and Albany Bahamas to establish the ONE Bahamas Fund

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Tourism ministry takes part in aviation convention

THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation took part in the week-long 69th Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh convention held in Wisconsin from July 24–31.

BFSB makes Landfall in Miami and Europe

BFSB makes Landfall in Miami and Europe The Bahamas Financial Services Board's (BFSB) main promotional event is set to make Landfall in Europe and Miami in June, as it seeks to educate intermediaries and their high net worth clients on what this jurisdi

Government to buy hotel in $1.9m deal to expand hospital

Government to buy hotel in $1.9m deal to expand hospital BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham announced that the government will buy the old Freeport Inn Hotel for $1.9 millio

Debate over treatment of illegal aliens

THE recent announcement by the Prime Minister of his government’s intention to deal with the illegal alien problem, has rightly sparked a debate on the treatment of illegal aliens in The Bahamas. I wish to join the debate.

Bahamas targeting private pilot market

The Ministry of Tourism yesterday said The Bahamas is making its presence felt among one of the few sectors still allowed to bring US visitors to this nation.Together with the Royal Bahamas Police Force (aviation arm), Bahamas Civil Aviation Authorit

RACE FOR THE CURE BACK FOR A SECOND YEAR

By RENALDO DORSETT Tribune Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net The world's largest breast cancer association has partnered with Marathon Bahamas to host the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure for the second consecutive year in the Bahamas in a weeken

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Vitamalt official malt beverage for Marathon Bahamas

As thousands of local and international participants cross the finish lines at Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend 2013’s Marathon Bahamas and the Susan G Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure, they will be greeted with an ice cold Vitamalt beverage.

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Miami Heat visit a coup for the Bahamas

THE Ministry of Tourism has hailed the teamwork that helped to bring NBA Champions Miami Heat to The Bahamas for their pre-season training camp.