In celebration of Caribbean Week in New York City, the Ministry of Tourism hosted a party for hundreds of Bahamians in the tri-state area, American travel agents and journalists while treating them to Bahamian food, drinks, music and culture. Read a Ministry of Tourism report on the event here.

The Cellular Liberalisation Task Force has advised the public that the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority has been duly notified to proceed with the licensing of the new cellular mobile company (NewCo).