The Bahamas Investor

...Minister for Financial Services Hope Strachan, former Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe and former Minister of Education Jerome Fitzgerald all expected to lose to the FNM. PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts called the results “unexpected” and said the party would now focus on rebuilding. The country’s third largest opposition party, the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is also in rebuilding mode after failing to secure any seats. “The people have s......

...Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe has won the APEX Award for distinguished service and making an outstanding contribution to the tourism and travel sector.......

...A team of talented Bahamian chefs recently took part in the Taste of The Caribbean culinary competition in Miami. Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says he is determined to bring the competition to The Bahamas in the future.......

...s Grande Antigua Resort and Spa . The delegation includes Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe; Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell; Transport and Aviation State Minister Hope Strachan; CARICOM ambassador HE Picewell Forbes; and several government officials and aides. These meetings are being held under the chairmanship of the newly elected Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, who will assume the Chair of the Conference for the six......

...eople in the travel industry–they are among the most creative and talented of any industry,” said Arnie Weissmann, editor in chief of Travel Weekly. “Baha Mar has done what no one has ever done before,” said Obie Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism. “This campaign shows the world that we are passionate about sharing our culture and that we are capable of being the best in the hospitality industry.”......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says that the government has secured a new operator for the casino on Grand Bahama.......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says that the opening of the Memories Grand Bahama Beach and Casino Resort will help boost the local economy.......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says that the Memories Grand Bahama Beach and Casino Resort, which opened earlier this week, will bring a significant boost to the local economy by bringing more tourists to the island and increasing airlift.......

...in the AG’s Office Danya Wallace looks on. Standing is Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe. (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay) Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Perry Christie announced, 7 March, 2017, that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd –>, with the approval of the Bahamas government, is poised to expand operations by constructing a “world-class” cruise port at Coco Cay, which is part of the Berry Islands. “Royal Caribbean Cruises had approached the gove......

...y by 2015 or we fall behind.” The one-day Grand Bahama Business Outlook conference was held at the Grand Lucayan Resort in Freeport. Attendees heard from Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe, Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville and vice chairman of GBPA Sarah St George. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...he level of foreign direct investment into The Bahamas. Additional speakers at the 16th annual Grand Bahama Business Outlook included Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe and Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...eate the feeling of one destination and one Caribbean. Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe underscored the importance of receiving such an honour at a time when the country is celebrating 50 years of tourism. “It is an open letter that seeks to endorse The Bahamas and to support all that we do in our number one industry,” he said. UNWTO Secretary General in presenting the Prime Minister with the open letter said: “An open letter is a letter which......

..., which is slated for May 2015. Also pictured, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr Daniel Johnson (left) and Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe. (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay)......

Here follows a November 19 statement by the Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe on the commencement of new gaming legislation: Today it gives me great pleasure as the Minister responsible for gaming, to announce the imminent coming into operation of the Gaming Act, 2014, the Gaming Regulations , 2014, the Gaming House Operator Regulations, 2014, the Financial Transactions Reporting (Amendment) Act, 2014, the Financial Transactions Reporting (Gami......

...essary that his vision received the attention it deserves.” The Prime Minister said that the government would also support the facility with marketing and publicity. The Prime Minister’s delegation to Rose Island also included the Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe; Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin; Minister of State for Investments Khaalis Rolle; and government officials from the Ministry of Tourism and members of the local......