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Why WNBA Star Jonquel Jones Just Went to Grand Bahama

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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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American Airlines Returns to Grand Bahama

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In a tremendously important step for Grand Bahama’s post-Dorian recovery, American Airlines has officially resumed its flights to the island.  American has relaunched daily nonstop flights between Miami and Freeport, Grand Bahama.  “American has proudly served the Bahamas for more than 30 years and we are thrilled to be able to once again connect Freeport […]

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A New $300M Resort Project Is Coming to Abaco in The Bahamas

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Just a few months after Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas, Abaco is poised for a major new investment.  The government of The Bahamas has signed a heads of agreement with Tyrsoz Family Holdings for the development of an estimated $300 million new resort project in South Abaco.  The developers of the project are proposing a […]

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Sunwing Relaunches Grand Bahama Flights

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Canadian travel giant Sunwing has made its return to the island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas.  The carrier is now operating two nonstop routes from Canada to Freeport, with weekly flights from both Toronto and Montreal.  Each flight will operate on Saturdays, with service running for the high season through April.  It’s the first […]


A New $300M Resort Project Is Coming to Abaco in The Bahamas

The islands of the Caribbean are in the middle of a new age, as dynamism, optimism and investment sweep across destinations as diverse as they are beautiful.  And that means the world of places to visit in the Caribbean keeps getting more and more interesting.  Whether you’re looking for burgeoning cultural hotpots, centers of culinary […]

Bahamasair Relaunches Fort Lauderdale-Grand Bahama Flights

Bahamian national carrier Bahamasair has relaunched commercial services to Grand Bahama.  The first international commercial flight to Grand Bahama since Hurricane Dorian arrived in Freeport on Monday, Dec. 16. It was the second international flight to Grand Bahama in three days, following Sunwing’s return to the destination.  “[The flight] means that we’re getting to back […]

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean 2020

The number of world-class Caribbean restaurants continues to multiply, making this landmark selection, which first launched back in 2013, more and more difficult each year.  The Caribbean food sector continues to send a strong message to the world that this is, truly, one of the world’s great food regions, with arguably the most diverse cuisine […]

Silver Airways Resuming Abaco, Grand Bahama Flights

In a crucial step for a pair of destinations in The Bahamas, Silver Airways is resuming flights to Abaco and Grand Bahama this week.  The Fort Lauderdale-based carrier will be relaunching service to both Freeport, Grand Bahama and Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Dec. 19.  Silver will be running daily flights between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport, […]

Balearia Resumes Grand Bahama Ferry Service

Spanish firm Balearia has resumed its regular sailings to Grand Bahama, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism confirmed this week.  The fast ferry service has has also increased service with an additional Saturday sailing, officials said.  The company operates two ferry routes to The Bahamas, both out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.  That includes service […]

Vote for Caribbean Journal's Bahamas Travel Awards

The Bahamas is one of the most fascinating travel destinations on earth.  From its incredible people to its remarkable natural beauty, there’s a reason why The Bahamas continues to be one of the world’s trending getaways.  And that’s why we at Caribbean Journal have launched the Bahamas Travel Awards, in partnership with the Bahamas Ministry […]

Grand Bahama Airport Receives First International Flight Since Dorian

In a significant step for Grand Bahama’s recovery, the island’s airport has received its first international flights since Hurricane Dorian.  The first U.S. flight to Grand Bahama since Hurricane Dorian arrived from Bristol, Tenn. on Nov. 27.  The Boeing 737 flight on Bahamasair arrived at the Fixed Base Operators at Grand Bahama Airport.  The flight […]

U.S. Flights Could Soon Return to Grand Bahama

Flights from the United States are set to return to Grand Bahama, according to a statement from the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board.  Officials are targeting the middle of this month for the resumption of flights from the United States.  That would mean the resumption of direct flights from Fort Lauderdale, subject to approval by […]