A Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Office has ramped up promotional efforts in Chicago and kicking off with a recent series of trade shows and dinner presentations in the area.

BMD Holdings Ltd, the former developer of Baha Mar owned by Sarkis Izmirlian, has notified the Export Import Bank of China, as well as Prime Minister Perry Christie, that it is prepared to move forward to purchase the Baha Mar resort, saying it will pay all monies owed to contractors and complete construction swiftly.