Outline of the Bahamas

Bahamas Statement On Updated Protocols

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

NASSAU, Bahamas, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of The Bahamas' continued efforts to provide a safe and healthy island experience for everyone to enjoy, new testing requirements have been announced for persons applying for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa to enter The Bahamas or travel inter-island within The Bahamas.

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  • NASSAU, Bahamas, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of The Bahamas' continued efforts to provide a safe and healthy island experience for everyone to enjoy, new testing requirements have been announced for persons applying for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa to enter The Bahamas or travel inter-island within The Bahamas.
  • Guests on cruises that originate in and return to The Bahamas must still apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa and follow the new testing requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.
  • The new testing protocols are for all travellers applying for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa from Friday, August 6 and onward.
  • These protocols will be waived for any person with imminent travel who has already applied for and obtained a Bahamas Travel Health Visa.

What's New In The Bahamas In May

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'NASSAU, Bahamas, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers wishing for idyllic sandy beaches and irresistible blue waters will find their paradise in The Bahamas this summer.\nPeople-to-People Goes Virtual The beloved program, connecting visitors with locals for 45 years, now offers five free virtual sessions with ambassadors in The Bahamas.

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  • b'NASSAU, Bahamas, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers wishing for idyllic sandy beaches and irresistible blue waters will find their paradise in The Bahamas this summer.\nPeople-to-People Goes Virtual The beloved program, connecting visitors with locals for 45 years, now offers five free virtual sessions with ambassadors in The Bahamas.
  • To book, visit: https://www.bahamas.com/plan-your-trip/people-to-people .\nIncreased Airlift American Airlines launches direct flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) June 5, 2021.
  • Booking window: April 5 - May 10, 2021.\nExtended Stay Deals Guests who book an extended stay - 14 days or longer - at Grand Isle Resort on Great Exuma can receive up to 50% off.
  • Margaretville Beach Resort in Nassau is also offering guests who stay 14 days or longer special pricing of up to 40% off regular rates.\nTravel Advisor Appreciation Celebrating "Travel Advisor Month" in May, Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas is offering rates and a 3rd night free for travel advisors booking now through May 31, for stays through December 20, 2021.\nFor an overview of The Bahamas\' travel and entry protocols, visit Bahamas.com/travelupdates .\n'

The Islands Of The Bahamas Swept The 2020 Travel Award Circuit

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Thursday, December 24, 2020

NASSAU, Bahamas, Dec. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Despite an unprecedented year, The Bahamas continues to position itself as a leading Caribbean travel destination and received top accolades from consumer, trade and niche vertical award shows.

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  • NASSAU, Bahamas, Dec. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Despite an unprecedented year, The Bahamas continues to position itself as a leading Caribbean travel destination and received top accolades from consumer, trade and niche vertical award shows.
  • Travel Weekly'sMagellan Awards Recognizes The Bahamas' Still Rockin' Campaign The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation's Still Rockin' campaign was awarded the best destination advertising/marketing campaign in Travel Weekly's Magellan Awards .
  • Travel + Leisure Awards Bahamian Islands in World Best Awards The Abacos, Harbour Island, The Exumas and Eleuthera were recognized in Travel + Leisure's World Best Awards in the Top 25 Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas category.
  • Explore all the islands have to offer at www.bahamas.com or on Facebook , YouTube or Instagram to see why It's Better in The Bahamas.

Moore Bahamas Foundation Fulfills $1 Million Dorian Relief Pledge

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Monday, December 21, 2020

NASSAU, The Bahamas, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Moore Bahamas Foundation ("Moore Bahamas") today announced its fourth and final $300,000 grant for Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery.

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  • NASSAU, The Bahamas, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Moore Bahamas Foundation ("Moore Bahamas") today announced its fourth and final $300,000 grant for Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery.
  • Today's announcement brings Moore Bahamas' total contributions to $1 million, and completes its pledge on behalf of conservation philanthropist Louis Bacon to support hurricane recovery.
  • A complete list of the Hurricane Dorian Relief and Rebuilding grants made by Moore Bahamas as part of the $1 million pledge is available here .
  • The Moore Bahamas Foundation, the Bahamas affiliate of The Moore Charitable Foundation, founded by Louis Bacon in 1992, supports organizations committed to marine conservation, working with partners including Waterkeepers Bahamas; The Cape Eleuthera Institute; The Nature Conservancy Caribbean Program Bahamas; The Bahamas National Trust, and Oceans 5.

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Prepares For Phase 1 Reopening June 15

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Friday, June 12, 2020

All Islands Of The Bahamas Will Reopen to International Boaters, Yachters and Private Aviation

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  • All Islands Of The Bahamas Will Reopen to International Boaters, Yachters and Private Aviation
    NASSAU, Bahamas, June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation has announced the destination will begin Phase 1 of the Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan on Monday, June 15, which welcomes international boaters, yachters and private aviation back to Bahamian shores, across all The Islands Of The Bahamas.
  • The plan was constructed by The Bahamas Tourism Readiness and Recovery Committee, a group comprised of public and private sector partners.
  • Allowing Phase 1 access to these smaller, special interest groups will allow a more controlled segment to test the country's new measures.
  • Reopening of borders will continue to be monitored and guided by The Bahamas government and health officials.

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation's Update on COVID-19

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

NASSAU, Bahamas, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is following guidance from The Bahamas Ministry of Health and other government agencies pertaining to the country's Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19.

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  • NASSAU, Bahamas, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is following guidance from The Bahamas Ministry of Health and other government agencies pertaining to the country's Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19.
  • At this time, there are four confirmed cases of coronavirus in Nassau, The Bahamas.
  • Given the growing public health concern and to protect the health and well-being of the population of The Bahamas, Prime Minister, The Most Hon.
  • Preventative restrictions include:
    No visitor shall be permitted to enter and disembark for any reason including transiting through The Bahamas.

What's New In The Islands Of The Bahamas This January

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

The Bahamas has been nominated as a top destination for romance, luxury, cruising, diving and more in multiple awards so far this year, proving that The Bahamas is better than ever.

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  • The Bahamas has been nominated as a top destination for romance, luxury, cruising, diving and more in multiple awards so far this year, proving that The Bahamas is better than ever.
  • Major Airlift Growth in The Bahamas A number of top airlines are increasing airlift to The Bahamas in 2020.
  • Baha Mar Announces Inaugural 'Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival' Baha Mar announced the first-ever Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival in collaboration with Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure.
  • The Bahamas Launches First Digital Currency The Central Bank launched The Bahamas' first digital currency, called Sand Dollar, in Exuma last month.

Trueface and Bluestone Technologies Join Forces to Launch The First Blockchain Based Missing Persons Database Platform in the Wake of Hurricane Dorian

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Monday, October 7, 2019

In August, Hurricane Dorian devastated two major economic islands of The Bahamas, Grand Bahama Island & Abaco.

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  • In August, Hurricane Dorian devastated two major economic islands of The Bahamas, Grand Bahama Island & Abaco.
  • Grand Bahama, at its peak had been roughly 80% covered in water while, Abaco has been 95% demolished.
  • The FindMeBahamas platform is a part of a much wider platform focused on Caribbean countries, FindMeCaricom which includes, The Bahamas and 27 other Caribbean countries.
  • Bluestone Technologies is a blockchain start-up with a core focus on the interoperability of CARICOM member countries through their Bluestone Network, promoting regional social and financial inclusion.

Silver Airways Continuing Bahamas Relief Efforts

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

Silver Airways , who has already completed numerous flights carrying needed supplies to the island of Eleuthera, including Governor's Harbour and North Eleuthera, as well as Nassau, is continuing its relief efforts to the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.

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  • Silver Airways , who has already completed numerous flights carrying needed supplies to the island of Eleuthera, including Governor's Harbour and North Eleuthera, as well as Nassau, is continuing its relief efforts to the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190926005912/en/
    Silver Airways team members load supplies for relief flight to Freeport, Grand Bahamas (Photo: Business Wire)
    Today Silver Airways completed a relief flight to Freeport on Grand Bahama Island carrying first aid and personal hygiene supplies, food, water and clothing.
  • Silver Airways, a long-standing partner and necessary air service link to the Bahamas, has fully resumed flights to all airports that it serves in the Bahamas that were not impacted by Hurricane Dorian, including:
    In addition to resuming flights and transporting relief supplies, Silver Airways has also set up a Bahamas Strong Hurricane Relief GoFundMe page to support its many team members who have been affected by the storm.
  • Silver Airways, synonymous with the Bahamas and offering more routes in the Bahamas than any other airline, is fully committed to resuming service to Treasure Cay (Abaco), Marsh Harbour (Abaco), and Freeport (Grand Bahama) as soon as these airports reopen.

Bahamas Relief Cruise To Sail On Freeport Humanitarian Voyage

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Bahamas Relief Cruise, Inc. organized and brought the first major supply of aid to Grand Bahama Island aboard Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's Grand Celebration, which then carried more than 1,400 properly documented Americans and Bahamians, with passports and visas, out of the disaster zone and to safety in Palm Beach County.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Bahamas Relief Cruise, Inc. organized and brought the first major supply of aid to Grand Bahama Island aboard Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's Grand Celebration, which then carried more than 1,400 properly documented Americans and Bahamians, with passports and visas, out of the disaster zone and to safety in Palm Beach County.
  • A new 501c3 non-profit, Bahamas Relief Cruise formed out of a grassroots response to the critical need in Grand Bahama and Abaco after the storm.
  • Bahamas Relief Cruise has raised approximately $500,000 half of what they need to complete their next mission.
  • To donate or review opportunities available to those who wish to help, visit bahamasreliefcruise.org.