Local insurers navigating reinsurance cost hikes to maintain affordable coverage

Local insurers navigating reinsurance cost hikes to maintain affordable coverage

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Local insurers are doing their best to fight to keep costs down for customers amidst reinsurance cost hikes, according to Richard Darville, Deputy Chairman of the Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA), who noted that catastrophe premiums have increased by 30-40 percent over the past three to five years. Darville explained: “Going into 2022/2023, […]

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Bahamas center rises above challenges to serve its island community

Bahamas center rises above challenges to serve its island community

The first pregnancy help center in the Bahamas has weathered challenges and continues to grow, serving the Caribbean nation’s women and families with life-affirming pregnancy help. Multiple hurricanes, the Covid-19 pandemic, and illicit abortion have not stopped the Bahamas GodParent Center from being a voice for life. The Bahamas GodParent Center was established in 2015 […]

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The Bahamas in June: Get Outside and Play!

Bahamas Is Surging The Tourism Industry With New Visa Free Entry Policy

Visa-free access for 157 countries dramatically boosts The Bahamas’ tourism, achieving an unprecedented record in 2023. Bahamas initiative allowing visa-free access to 157 countries has significantly boosted tourism leading to unprecedented growth in the sector. In 2023, the total number of tourists reached 9,654,838, setting a new record and surpassing all prior expectations. This number […]

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FTX lawyers urge the return of seized bizjets to the Bahamas

FTX lawyers urge the return of seized bizjets to the Bahamas

John Ray, the chief lawyer of Chapter 11 cryptocurrency firm FTX Trading LTD, requested New York judge Lewis Kaplan to return two seized aircraft, a Legacy 600 business jet, C6-BDE (msn 14500967), and a Global Express 5000, N410AT (msn 9295), to FTX’s Bahamian liquidators, who have a “superior interest” in the assets. First reported by […]

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playSTUDIOS to Host the World’s Largest Slots Tournament in the Bahamas, Offering Players a Chance to Win a $1 Million Cash Prize

playSTUDIOS to Host the World’s Largest Slots Tournament in the Bahamas

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE) playSTUDIOS, the award-winning developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile games that offer real-world rewards to players, today announced its inaugural million-dollar myVIP World Tournament of Slots (WToS) event taking place from October 24-27, 2024 at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The high-profile tournament will bring together slot enthusiasts from the digital […]

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Bahamian Independence Celebration

Bahamian Independence Celebration

Come dressed in your best island attire and get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with fun and festivity. Celebrate the 51st anniversary of Bahamian Independence with The Curtis Foundation and special guest the Honorable Curt. G. Hollingsworth, Consul General of the Bahamas, at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens! Let’s come together to commemorate the independence […]

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