The Bahamas Investor

...U.S. dollar. Do everything or do nothing, just remember It’s Better in The Bahamas.For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit Bahamas.com. Look for The Bahamas on the web on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Pictured: Bahamas Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe (centre) participates in a panel discussion during Caribbean Week in New York City June 2. (Photo ©2015 Creative Solutions & Imaging) P......

...have greater representation, and a place on the CARICOM meetings agenda; and for the IDB to do more to emphasize the importance of toursm to people and countries in the region. Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe addresses the 4th Inter-American Development Bank Caribbean Governors Regional Meeting in Freeport, Grand Bahama, February 20. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)......

...on; Jamaica Football Federation president Horace Burrell; Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe; and Darren Eales, director of football administration for Tottenham Hotspur. (BIS Photo/Dertek Smith) “Normally, we are a last minute people in the Caribbean, but I would certainly like to take this opportunity to respectfully suggest that the local fans purchase their tickets pretty early, because it is really going to be a sold out crowd,” Burrell added.......

...emony at the Our Lucaya Resort June 14, 2015. (BIS photo) Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe was the featured speaker at the Commencement Exercise for the Grand Bahama Academy of Seventh-Day Adventists June 14, 2015. Twenty-four persons graduated during the ceremony, which took place at the Our Lucaya Resort. Minister Wilchcombe said he was pleased to participate in the event and noted the graduates’ achievements. He reminded the students that they......

...: Attending the symposium held January 21, 2015 at SuperClubs Breezes Resort are, from left: Joy Jibrilu, director general of tourism; Harrison Thompson, permanent secretary; Obie Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism; and Glenys Hanna-Martin, Minister of Transport and Aviation. (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)......

...twork, crafts, everything is here. This makes it so much easier.” Minister Wilchcombe said he was impressed by the diversity he saw in the marketplace. “The quality is good and they (the vendors) just lacked the opportunity,” he said. “I’m very pleased that we have the banks and investors here to take a look at what the vendors have to offer.” Wilchcombe said he hopes that the Tru Tru Bahamian Marketplace can grow and expand to attract internation......

...eek to give each of our unique islands a strong brand identity,” said Hon. Obie H. Wilchcombe, MP, Minister of Tourism. “This campaign illustrates our creative approach to advertising the multiplicity of our destination and creating a brand identity for Grand Bahama Island.” The campaign was also developed to increase stopover arrivals, cruise and day trips by ferry and progressively reposition Grand Bahama Island as the easy escape for South Flor......

...the award is a success for management and staff of the resort. Located in Sandyport Marina Village, West Bay, the resort/hotel offers 72 rooms, studios and suites. Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe (right) presents Vernon Moss, property general manager, with the award, January 23, 2014. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe in the driver’s seat. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith) Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe joins officials of Bahamas Speed Week 2012 during a press conference last week. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith)......

.... Baha Mar and our brand partners are proud to work with the Ministry of Tourism and to promote the Bahamas as a must-visit tourist destination.” Pictured: (from left) Ingrid Bartlett, GM Groups; Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, deputy director general; Obie Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism; Geneva Cooper; senior director global communications, Don Cornish; director product development, Nikki Simmons; director on-shore communications. Missing from the pho......

...ional Golf Association in hosting the annual Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic over the next three years. He made the announcement during the closing ceremony of the tournament held at the Ocean Club Golf Course yesterday. Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe presents Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic winner Sei Young Kim of Korea with her trophy after she emerged the winner of the prestigious tournament at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island F......

...16. From left, front row: Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama; Symonette; Glennys Hanna-Martin, Minister for Transport and Aviation, and Prime Minister Christie. Second row from left: Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe; Senator Tenisha Tynes; Cameron Symonette; Baltron Bethel; and Jerome Fitzgerald, Minister for Education, Science and Technology. (Photo courtesy Bahamas Information Services)......

...Minister Perry Christie and Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe. From left: Kristin Johnson, Rick Ferguson, Mia Marshall, Prime Minister Christie, Chantelle McIntosh, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe, Rhoda Jackson, Consul General Bahamas Consulate Miami, Florida, Lou McPhee and Andy Ingraham. (BIS Photo / Peter Ramsay)......

...re met before its soft opening April 21, 2017. Here follows a statement by Obie Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism with Responsibility for Gaming, 4 April 2017: I wish to announce that the application for a gaming licence and associated certificates of suitability submitted by Sky Warrior Bahamas Limited trading as Baha Mar (hereinafter referred to as the Applicant) have been approved. In compliance with the requirements of the Gaming Act, 2014 (here......

...S) conference held at the Melia Resort on Cable Beach, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe said: “Tourism is the most resilient economic engine the world has ever known. We must have the courage and the will to discuss what we can do to lift our industry.” The Minister spoke of his pride at how far The Bahamas’ tourism industry has advanced in the last few decades saying: “We celebrate all that we have done and the journey we have travelled.” He a......