CJ Invest
Login

Bahamas Plannning More Out Islands Airport Upgrades

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - July 30, 2016

The Bahamas is planning a wave of new airport projects in the Out Islands.

That includes design plans for North Eleuthera Airport, along with technical works for the selection of new airport sites for South Eleuthera and Long Island.

The Bahamian government is also finalizing design plans for terminals and runway works for Moores Island, Great Harbour Cay and Mayaguana.

The country also has announced plans for a modernization of aviation agencies, which will include the creation of a Family Island Division of the Airport Authority.

The government said it would be additionally signing a technical support arrangement with VAG for the management of the Leonard M Thompson airport in Marsh Harbour.

VAG currently manages LPIA; the government said the terms of the Marsh Harbour arrangement were “now being finalized.”

The Sexiest Beaches in the Caribbean to Visit Right Now

One is a beach with a nightclub-style pool right next door. Another is filled with beach bars — and even has its own au natural corner. Then there’s a beach that’s practically a nonstop party. There are so many things that […]

The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit This Summer, From Antigua to St Croix

We’ve been saying it for years, and we’ll keep saying it: in some ways, the Caribbean is even better in the summer months. The water is warm. It’s a bit less crowded, a little bit quieter. At night, the trade […]

The Winners of the 2024 Caribbean Green Awards

With almost 20,000 votes, the winners of the Caribbean Green Awards 2024 Presented by E-Finity have been crowned. From state-of-the-art marine conservation projects to hotels that are redefining sustainability, the Green movement has never been stronger in the Caribbean. “This […]

The Great Grand Bahama Comeback

Approaching five years post-Hurricane Dorian, it appears Grand Bahama is having a major moment in the sun. The northernmost Bahamian island was ground zero for the 2019 storm, which caused an estimated $7 billion in damage Bahamas-wide. Today, according to […]

How to Take a “Barbie” Vacation to The Bahamas

Barbie been the biggest cinematic event of the last year, and Barbie-mania continues to take over the popular consciousness. Now, Barbie is coming to The Bahamas. Mattel has partnered with the Atlantis Paradise Island resort to launch a special “Barbie […]

558-Acre Cat Island Beach Site Lists for $13 Million

A 558-acre prime beachfront property on Cat Island in the Bahamas has hit the market for $13 million. The Lucky Mount Acreage is set on the island’s Fine Bay Beach, a pink-sand beach. It’s listed with Brian Austin of Bahamas […]

SUBSCRIBE!

Sign up for Caribbean Journal's free newsletter for a daily dose of beaches, hotels, rum and the best Caribbean travel information on the net.

No. Thank You