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Blind ocean creature with jawless mouth discovered off Bahamas

In an era of exploration and discovery, some creatures may be better left alone in the unknown pockets of the planet. Take the hagfish. The slimy, fleshy fish that appears eel-like is straight out of your nightmares — and a new species was just discovered. During a re-examination of hagfish specimens collected off the coast […]

Earth from Space: Grand Bahama Island

Ahead of World Ocean Day, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over the west of Grand Bahama Island, in the Bahamas. Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m resolution or click on the circles to learn more. Located in the Atlantic Ocean about 100 km east of the US state of […]

The Bahamas Deputy PM Will Speak in NYC at Caribbean Week

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is excited to announce its participation as a Platinum Sponsor in the upcoming Caribbean Week, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in New York City from June 16-21, 2024. This annual event brings together tourism leaders and stakeholders from across the Caribbean to discuss the […]

New initiative launched in the Bahamas to recover outstanding taxes

Chairman of the Government’s Maritime Revenue Enhancement Task Force, Commander Bertram Bowleg, said the weeklong initiative will serve as an educational exercise and offer assistance to business owners who are not complaint with agencies such as the Department of Inland Revenue, Bahamas Customs, the National Insurance Board (NIB) and the Port Department. “The exercise is […]

Sneak peek: The Ocean Club, Four Seasons Residences, Bahamas

Slated to open in 2027, the exclusive island beachfront Four Seasons Residences has been designed to deliver privacy and flexibility while showcasing traditional Bahamian architecture. The project is a partnership between leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons, U.S.-based real estate development firm Two Roads Development and Access Real Estate. The forthcoming residential community will present […]

Scotiabank Bahamas unveils new strategic vision to drive growth and innovation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Scotiabank Bahamas says that it will continue to prioritize investments in digital transformation and the ease of doing business, with nearly 100 percent of the bank’s total transactions now being conducted using electronic and digital channels. Roger Archer, Managing Director of Scotiabank Bahamas in a statement outlined a refreshed strategy pinned on four […]