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Why WNBA Star Jonquel Jones Just Went to Grand Bahama

Grand Bahama native and New York Liberty star Jonquel Jones.

WNBA All-Star and New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones returned to Grand Bahama earlier this month to host her first one-day basketball skills clinic — a milestone event aimed at inspiring young female athletes across the island. Held at the Eight Mile Rock High School Gymnasium, the clinic welcomed dozens of girls from primary through […]

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Grand Bahama Expands Airport Facilities

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Grand Bahama has taken a series of steps to expand its airport facilities, officials said this week.  The existing temporary terminal at Grand Bahama International Airport is undertaking additional work to help prepare for an expected influx of visitors as travelers regain confidence.  The temporary facility at Grand Bahama International Airport has now doubled in […]

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Grand Bahama’s Top All-Inclusive Is Reopening This Month

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The leading all-inclusive in Grand Bahama is set to reopen this month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Lighthouse Pointe all-inclusive at the Grand Lucayan resort complex will reopen to guests on March 25.  The Freeport-area resort has a total of 196 guest rooms, along with a Senses Spa and Fitness Center and four eateries: Portobello’s, […]

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The Grand Bahama Ferry Is Back

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Balearia Caribbean has relaunched its ferry service between Fort Lauderdale and the island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The ferry is operating twice weekly from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama, with service on Sundays and Thursdays. The journey takes about four hours.  Balearia has also relaunched its service to Bimini.  […]


Grand Bahama’s Top All-Inclusive Is Reopening This Month

The Lighthouse Pointe all-inclusive resort in Grand Bahama is planning to relaunch in March, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Grand Bahama resort has targeted a March 25 reopening date.  The property will resume operation of its 196 guest rooms, four dining concepts and its Senses Spa and Fitness Center.  “We are delighted to welcome back […]

A New Seaplane Airline Is Coming to The Bahamas

A new airline is coming to The Bahamas with a fleet of seaplanes, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called COCO Bahama Seaplanes, and it’s the brainchild of Brian Hew, the chairman and founder of the legendary Kamalame Cay private-island resort off the coast of the island of Andros. “Recovery of the Family Islands will be […]

Fort Lauderdale-Grand Bahama Ferry Service Is Returning

Ferry service between Florida and Grand Bahama is returning, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Ferry operator Balearia Caribbean will be relaunching its ferry service between Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades and Freeport, Grand Bahama on Feb. 11.  During the first phase, the service will operate once a week on Thursdays.  It’s anticipated that a second sailing will […]

Delta, American Relaunch More Flights to The Bahamas

More flights have resumed to The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That includes the return of daily flights between Atlanta and North Eleuthera on Delta Airlines, along with resumed service between Atlanta and George Town, Exuma, also on Delta.  American Airlines is now operating daily flights between Charlotte and North Eleuthera and George Town, Exuma […]

How to Take an Extended Vacation in Grand Bahama

The Bahamas recently launched its BEATS, or Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay, which allows visitors to live and work remotely in the country for up to a year.  And now a host of properties in Grand Bahama have launched special programs, both for BEATS visa holders and those looking to take longer vacations on the […]

Top Grand Bahama All-Inclusive to Reopen in February

The top all-inclusive resort in Grand Bahama will be reopening in February, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Lighthouse Pointe resort at the Grand Lucayan resort complex will be officially opening on Feb. 1, 2021. The property will resume operation of its 196 room-property, along with four dining concepts, a spa, and a fitness center. The […]

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean - 2021

Restaurants are about more than just food.  When we go out to eat, we aren’t doing so because we have to — we do it because we want to.  Because restaurants make our lives more interesting. They break up the monotony, they teach us, they bring us together — and they make us happy.  And […]

Grand Bahama’s Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort to Reopen

The Viva Wyndham all-inclusive resort in Grand Bahama is slated to reopen in November, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The 26-acre property on the south shore of Grand Bahama will reopen Nov. 1, Grand Bahama tourism officials confirmed.  The 274-room resort will reopen on the same day that The Bahamas removes its mandatory “vacation in place” […]