Category: BHA News

Travelers Reminded to Arrive Three Hours Ahead for US Bound Flights

In light of evaluated intelligence, the United States Department of Homeland Security has determined it is necessary to implement enhanced security measures for all commercial flights to the United States beginning Tuesday, July 18, 2017. 
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The Bahamian tourism industry yesterday said it was vital to source more product locally if this nation is to slash the ‘leakage’ of 85 cents from every visitor dollar earned
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The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has followed through on a promise to help with Hurricane Matthew restoration on Grand Bahama, where 59 per cent of the island’s total room inventory remains off-line.
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Government has reaffirmed its commitment to properly regulate vacation home rentals – which includes homes listed on popular website Airbnb – with Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis stating that these types of operations have been operating outside of The Bahamas’ regulatory environment for years.

…Continue readingMinnis: Appropriate Tax Soon For Vacation Home Rentals To Level The Playing Field

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said his government is hoping to cut the process of starting a business down to less than five to seven days by creating a “one-stop shop” that will carry out the processes required to have a properly licensed business.

…Continue readingGovt Hopes To Cut Business Start-Up Process To Under Seven Days

The government’s plans for the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) will enable the Andros facility to focus on the production of select quality products for local and export markets, according to Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis.
…Continue readingPM Outlines Plans For BAMSI