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FRS to Launch Temporary Ferry Service Between Miami, Freeport
By the Caribbean Journal staff Operator FRS Caribbean is launching temporary ferry service between Freeport, Grand Bahama and Miami, the company announced. The service will operate between Oct. 23 and the end of December as the Grand Celebration ship, which […]
Bahamas “Back to Business” After Irma
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas is “back to business” after the passage of Hurricane Irma, officials said Wednesday. All airports in The Bahamas are now open and operating, with international and domestic service having resumed. Major properties in […]
Irma Hits Cuba, Nears Florida
By the Caribbean Journal staff Hurricane Irma was moving near the north coast of Cuba on Saturday evening, heading toward the Florida Keys, according to the latest projections from the NOAA. The storm was pounding the north coast of Cuba, […]
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Carnival Building Major New Port in Grand Bahama
A major new cruise port is coming to the island of Grand Bahama. The government of the Bahamas has signed a heads of agreement with Carnival Cruise Lines for the new East Grand Bahama Cruise Port Development. “The Government of […]
New Nonstop Flights Coming to Grand Bahama
There’s a new air route coming to Grand Bahama. Vacation Express is launching new nonstop flights from New Orleans to Freeport, Grand Bahama, starting May 27, 2017. The flights will depart weekly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport through […]
Grand Bahama’s Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Completes Renovation
The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach in Freeport, Grand Bahama has completed extensive renovations, the property announced. The project entailed upgrades to the resort’s dining experiences, guest rooms, pool area, gym and common areas. The resort, which includes four restaurants, a […]
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Grand Bahama's Old Bahama Bay Resort to Reopen
The Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbor in Grand Bahama is set to reopen later this month. The planned debut on Dec. 19 comes after Hurricane Matthew caused devastation across parts of the island in October; the resort had […]
Grand Bahama’s Lighthouse Pointe Resort Reopens
Grand Bahama’s Grand Lucayan resort has reopened its all-inclusive wing after closing due to damage from Hurricane Matthew. The hotel will be hosting all guests at its Lighthouse Pointe resort, whether or not guests have booked an all-inclusive package. Venues […]
Grand Bahama Tourism Begins Rebuilding After Hurricane
Grand Bahama, particularly the island’s western end, was one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew earlier this month. Now, the process of rebuilding has begun, as an assessment continues of the state of the island’s hotel infrastructure. “We […]