Bahamas sees nearly 15 percent surge in visitor arrivals, reaching three million in Q1

Bahamas sees nearly 15 percent surge in visitor arrivals

The Central Bank, in its Quarterly Economic Review March 2024, noted: “Information from the Ministry of Tourism showed that quarterly visitor arrivals grew by 14.9 percent to 3 million, surpassing the 2.6 million visitors a year earlier. Underpinning this development, sea traffic expanded by 16.6 percent to 2.5 million arrivals, exceeding the 2.1 million visitors […]

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Aeropost explains decision to shut down Bahamas operations

Aeropost explains decision to shut down Bahamas operations

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Logistics technology company Aeropost announced that it would cease operations in The Bahamas this month, a choice a press release from the company assured was not made easily. “Despite our best efforts, the Bahamas remained the only market among the 30+ countries we operate in where we did not experience material growth,” […]

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Florida Powerboat Club Offering Summer Bahamas Trifecta

Florida Powerboat Club Offering Summer Bahamas Trifecta

For the first time in several years, Florida Powerboat Club members have three options for summer adventures in The Bahamas. The funs starts June 4-11 with the 33rd annual Bahamas Poker Run to Bimini, Chub Cay and Nassau. Next up is a new event, the Bahamas Summer Fling set for July 16-21. Once club members […]

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Banyan Tree to make Caribbean debut with luxury Bahamas resort

Banyan Tree to make Caribbean debut with luxury Bahamas resort

The forthcoming Banyan Tree Bimini Resort & Residences will become the first Banyan Tree Resort and Residences to open in the Caribbean. This luxury resort community from Rockwell Island Development Group aims to become the next enclave for the elite. The new development is located in Bimini, Bahamas. An elevated lifestyle Together, Rockwell Island Development […]

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Boom or bust: The challenges of launching a fashion label today
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Boom or bust: The challenges of launching a fashion label today

A handful of respected and previously successful brands, including Mara Hoffman, Dion Lee, and The Vampire’s Wife, have recently ceased operations. Their struggles underscore the formidable challenges faced by independent fashion designers in today’s market. Competing against well-oiled conglomerates, the market is saturated with brands and products that often mirror what smaller designers offer. Without […]

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Bahamas Gears Up to Host Afreximbank Annual Meetings 2024

Bahamas Gears Up to Host Afreximbank Annual Meetings 2024

Excitement mounts as The Bahamas prepares to host the Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) and the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) from 12 – 14 June 2024 in The Bahamas. Themed “Owning Our Destiny: Economic Prosperity on the Platform of Global Africa,” ACTIF2024 is set to forge significant pathways for economic prosperity between Africa and […]

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