Posted by: Editor on Jun 02, 2008 – 11:06 AM newsandinfo “It’s Better in the Bahamas” was a very successful Bahamas tourism campaign during the 1970’s and 1980’s. Even though the slogan has been retired, the sentiment remains strong. The Bahamas, an archipelago of over 700 islands located just a few miles […]
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Escape to Harbour Island!
Posted by: Editor on Feb 28, 2005 – 10:41 AM outislands Just one mile from better-known Eleuthera, Harbour Island is a small island with a historical claim to fame…its principal city, Dunmore Town, was the original capital of the Bahamas. The city still retains its colonial atmosphere, with New England style architecture […]
Who’s Who In Junkanoo: Barabbas
Posted by: travadmin on Dec 18, 2003 – 01:23 AM newsandinfo To some he is known as “Barabbas,” to others, simply “daddy.” Called by whatever name, Queinton Woodside, founder and leader of “Barabbas and The Tribe” junkanoo group, is an inspiration to those he leads and to those he interacts within his […]
Exuma, Bahamas: Top 10 Things To Do
Posted by: Editor on Apr 07, 2008 – 02:10 PM outislands The scenery is breathtaking! The surf is lapping at your feet and its waves beckon you to envelop yourself in their crystal clear warmth. The beaches may be addictive, but there are plenty of other things to do in Exuma, Bahamas. […]
MythBusters “Shark Week” Episode Filmed In Bahamas
Posted by: Editor on Apr 07, 2008 – 01:34 PM shows Discovery Channel’s phenomenon hit show “MythBusters” will be exploring a myth about sharks for an episode to air on the cable channel’s “Shark Week” this summer. The “Shark Week” episodes will be filmed in the Bahamas.Read the article: The maestros of […]
Tidal Flow of Investment Washes Over Bahamas
Posted by: Editor on Oct 18, 2007 – 02:33 PM newsandinfo This archipelago where Columbus discovered the New World, and Hemingway fished, has long been a winter hideaway for the super rich, the titled and the famous, protecting their privacy and often their fortunes in lush enclaves far from the cruise ship […]
Multi-Million Dollar Development For Eleuthera
Posted by: Editor on Jul 26, 2006 – 11:39 AM newsandinfo The government has announced the construction of a multi-million dollar upscale resort on Current Island, Eleuthera. The $8 million project will take on a 65-strong Bahamian workforce during construction and 25 full-time employees in two years. “The Current Club Group has […]
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Posted by: travadmin on Dec 02, 2003 – 05:16 PM newsandinfo This year’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Port Lucaya is set for Saturday, December 6th. in the Count Basie Square from 7:00pm to 9:30pm.There will be Performances by; St. George’s High School Band, Grand Bahama Chorale, St. John’s Jubliee Cathedral Senior […]
Heavenly Hideaway
Posted by: Editor on Jan 10, 2007 – 10:09 PM exoticlocations Harbour Island, Bahamas: After rinsing the pale pink sand from her feet and those of her two towheaded toddlers with water from a coconut-shell ladle, the tall tanned blonde in the fluttering ochre pareu and Gucci glasses barely broke stride as […]
Lights, Camera, Action For Grand Bahama Film Studio
Posted by: travadmin on Jan 22, 2004 – 12:26 AM business The Bahamas Film Studios, a state-of-the-art film studio and entertainment complex, is well into its development on Grand Bahama.“The studio will bring exciting opportunities to the Bahamas and will create a domino-like effect for numerous spin-off businesses,” say the project’s creators. […]