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Norwegian Cruise Line Is Upgrading Its Private Bahamian Island
Cruise giant Norwegian Cruise Line has announced plans for a number of upgrades at its Great Stirrup Cay private island in the Bahamas. The upgrades are part of a wider $400 million investment program called The Norwegian Edge that the […]
The Caribbean’s First “Smart Island”
The Bahamas has just made history. The Bahamian island of New Providence has been named the world’s first “Smart Island.” The proclamation was made by Houlin Zhao, Secretary General of the United Nations International Telecommunication Union, the first island ever […]
A Nassau Art Studio Heads to New York
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Nassau-based gallery and artist cooperative Popop International Center for the Visual Arts has announced it will be exhibiting at international art fair Volta NY for the fourth consecutive year. The selected galleries hail from 50 […]
The Caribbean’s Best Pineapple Tarts
A taste of Eleuthera By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Eleuthera has long been famous for its pineapples (the island was the world’s biggest exporter during the last half of the 19th century), so when you visit you simply have […]
Bahamian Government Says Potential Buyers Emerging for Baha Mar
Government confident in sale By Alexander Britell NASSAU — Could the Baha Mar soon have a new owner? Potential buyers have begun to emerge for the stalled megaresort project, which had been slated to open in late 2014 but shuttered […]
How This Bahamian Island Is Returning to Normal After Joaquin
Two months after Hurricane Joaquin devastated Long Island, the southeast Bahamian island is beginning a return to normal operations. A team including Jack Thompson, administrator of the government’s National Recovery and Reconstruction Unit; Captain Stephen Russell; members of the National […]
Bahamas Creating 15 New Marine Parks As Part of Major Expansion
Major expansion of protected areas By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas is launching a major expansion of its marine protected areas. As part of its commitment under the Caribbean Challenge Initiative, the country has announced the creation of 15 […]
Top Bahamian Resort Sold
The Cove, Eleuthera changes hands By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the Bahamas’ leading resorts has been sold. The Cove, a beachfront property on the island of Eleuthera, recently was acquired by the Enchantment Group. “Eleuthera offers the appeal […]
Bahamian Court Denies Baha Mar’s Request for US Bankruptcy Recognition
Snag for Baha Mar’s US bankruptcy filing By the Caribbean Journal staff Baha Mar, Ltd’s US bankruptcy just hit a snag. A Bahamian Judge denied Baha Mar’s request for recognition of its bankrtupcy filing in Delaware Federal Court. The ruling […]
Johnny Depp’s Bahamian Wedding
Above: Johnny Depp By the Caribbean Journal staff Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Amber Heard chose a Bahamian island for their wedding earlier this month. Guests from Steven Tyler to Helena Bonham Carter joined together on Depp’s private island in the […]
Major Partner for Baha Mar Golf Course
Above: the soon-to-open course in Nassau By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the world’s leading golf course brands is coming to the Bahamas. The PGA Tour’s TPC Network has partnered with Baha Mar to announce TPC at Baha Mar, […]
At the Bahamas’ Deep Water Cay, the Art of Conch Cracking
Above: Conch cracking master Shervin Tate (All photos by CJ) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor DEEP WATER CAY — I’ve eaten a lot of conch in my time. But this is the first time I’ve had to crack one. And […]
The Bahamian Bronx Bomber
Above: Antoan Richardson By the Caribbean Journal staff Nassau, Bahamas-born outfielder Antoan Richardson is back in Major League Baseball, and this time for the league’s preeminent franchise: the New York Yankees, aka the Bronx Bombers. Richardson made news when he […]
Island Bites: Stuart’s Conch Stand, Bimini
Above: Stuart’s Conch Stand in Bimini (all photos by CJ) By Robert DiPano CJ Contributor BIMINI — It is no secret that Bimini’s waters are abundant with seafood, delighting local sport fishermen and foodies alike. Fabian Stuart, owner of Stuart’s […]
Visiting the Bahamian Brewery
Above: the Bahamian Brewery in Grand Bahama (all photos by CJ) By Robert DiPano CJ Contributor FREEPORT — No trip to Grand Bahama Island would be complete without a tour of Freeport’s own Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company, the maker […]
Beach Collector: This Just Might Be the Perfect Bahamian Beach
By Robert DiPano CJ Contributor The “welcome mat” of Grand Bahama Island, Gold Rock Beach spans for what seems like a quarter mile into the ocean at low tide, the recommended time to visit this beach. The ebb and flow […]
Haiti Hosts Bahamian Delegation For Talks on Agriculture
Above: the Bahamas (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A delegation of nine Bahamian officials recently visited Haiti for high-level talks on agriculture. The delegation, led by Bahamas Agriculture Minister Alfred Gray, spent three days on an official visit […]
14 Caribbean Art Galleries You Should Visit in 2014
Last week, we highlighted some of the ways to explore the Caribbean beyond the beach: namely, by visiting museums. But there are also scores of small, excellent art galleries across the region, from small boutiques to larger exhibition spaces. This […]
IMF: Bahamian Economy Recovering at “Painfully Slow Pace”
Above: the Bahamas By the Caribbean Journal staff The economy of the Bahamas is recovering from the effects of the global financial crisis, but at a “painfully slow pace,” according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently concluded its Article […]
Six Fun New Year’s Eve Parties in the Caribbean This Year
New Year’s Eve is approaching, and the Caribbean is a perfect place to celebrate the beginning of 2014. No matter where you’re flying from, it’s a great holiday for a short excursion to the West Indies, whether you want to […]
Baha Mar Resort Project Names “Creative Arts Director”
Above: John Cox By the Caribbean Journal staff The Baha Mar resort is planning to put a major emphasis on the arts, having named local artist John Cox as the new “Creative Arts Director” for the $3.5 million project. Cox, […]
Club Med to Expand in San Salvador As Part of Major Hotel Project
Above: the signing ceremony in San Salvador By the Caribbean Journal staff Club Med is expanding its resort on the Bahamian island of San Salvador, following the signing of an agreement with the government. Club Med, the government and Sand […]
Six Great Art Galleries in Nassau
The Bahamas is doing some fascinating things in the art world. It seems that there’s always a new gallery opening up — you can even find art exhibited in government buildings (through initiatives like the Public Treasury Art Programme). Indeed, […]
As Miami Heat Depart, Bahamas Looks to Sports Tourism Future
Above: Bahamas PM Perry Christie and Heat President Pat Riley By the Caribbean Journal staff The Miami Heat’s visit to the Atlantis Resort for a pre-season training camp made international news. The question is, can the Bahamas replicate the visit […]
Bahamian History, Through the Lens
Above: Tida Wave Reaching for Finish (All photos by Roland Rose) By the Caribbean Journal staff A new exhibition at Nassau’s D’Aguilar Art Foundation takes a look at the history of the Bahamas through the lens of noted photographer Roland Rose. […]
US Attorney General Eric Holder Meets With Bahamian Delegation
Above: US Attorney General Eric Holder with the delegation (BIS Photo/) By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Attorney General Eric Holder hosted a Bahamian delegation in Washington on Friday for high-level talks on national security issues. The delegation included […]
Bahamian Hotels to Go Green
Above: Abaco By the Caribbean Journal staff A new programme in the Bahamas will help the country’s hotel sector go green. The Caribbean Hotel Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Action-Advanced Programme, which launched this week, aims to improve the competitiveness […]
Bahamians Vote Against Legalizing “Web Shop” Gaming, National Lottery
Above: Nassau (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Bahamians voted by a wide margin Monday to reject a measure that could have legalized and regulated so-called “web shop” gaming establishments, according to preliminary tallies. Bahamian voters also rejected a measure to […]
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