The Bahamas Investor

...nched the Junkanoo Carnival, which will take place in spring in Freeport and Nassau. Prime Minister Christie addresses the crowd at the launch of the Junkanoo Carnival in Freeport, Grand Bahama, November 28. (BIS Photo/Peter L. Ramsay) Minster of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe with models in costume at the launch of the Junkanoo Carnival in Freeport, Grand Bahama, November 28. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn) Models wear Junkanoo costumes at the launch of the......

Prime Minister Perry Christie, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe, and Minister of State for Investments Khaalis Rolle took a seaplane to Highbourne Cay, at the northern end of the Exumas, May 27 to tour the facilities. Highbourne Cay offers luxury cottages and a marina for high-net-worth individuals. Pictured: Prime Minister Perry Christie (centre) arrives at Highborne Cay for a tour of the facilities May 27.(BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay) (BIS Photo/......

...Photo/Vandyke Hepburn) Prime Minister Perry Christie leads tributes to Dr Myles Munroe at the Global Leadership Forum in Freeport, Grand Bahama, November 10. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn) Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe (foreground) and Andrew Young, former Mayor of Atlanta and UN Ambassador, at the Global Leadership Forum in Freeport, Grand Bahama, November 10. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says that The Bahamas has secured future services from international airlines and is looking to increase airlift to the Family Islands. Watch a ZNS Network news.......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says that pre-bookings for Thanksgiving and Christmas are up year on year. Watch an interview with the MInister here.......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says he is confident that The Bahamas can increase the number of visitors to its shores this year.......

...Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe says Nassau is set to become a hub for regional travel with national carrier Bahamasair playing an important role. Watch a ZNS news report here.......

...Construction; Bonnie Pratt-Reese, field officer, China State Construction ; Prime Minister Perry Christie; Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Works and Urban Development Philip Davis; Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe; Minister of State for Investments in the Office of the Prime Minister Khaalis Rolle; and The People’s Republic of China’s Ambassador to The Bahamas Hu Shan. (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay)......

...y of Tourism is proud to be an ally of Baha Mar,” said Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe. “We immersed potential New York sponsors, advertisers, editors and meeting and travel planners in vivid demonstrations of just how Baha Mar will revolutionize leisure and group travel opportunities,” said Sarkis Izmirlian, Baha Mar chairman and chief executive officer. “The inspiration was to take a page out of what the networks and cable companies do when......

...US basketball team Miami Heat will be in The Bahamas next week for a pre-season training camp at Atlantis Paradise Island. Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe says that the Ministry is planning several events around the visit.......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says that the Family Islands can greatly enhance the Bahamas’ tourism offering, as Acklins island starts to receive luxury cruise passengers.......

...e Baha Mar development. (Click to view complete photo) Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe and the new management team at the Ministry recently took a tour of the Baha Mar development on Cable Beach. The group participated in a tour of the construction site, gaining a first-hand perspective of the scale and potential impact of the multi-billion dollar project. The tour was followed by discussions regarding steps to enhancing the country’s appeal t......

...The Ministry of Tourism has signed an agreement with the Miami Dolphins US football team to promote The Bahamas and sports tourism. Watch an interview with Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe here.......

...rtunity to learn from our regional counterparts, best practices and challenges. In that regard, CHTA is a key channel for connecting us to information and resources.” stated Bowe. Lee also met with Bahamas Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe. Lee said: “Our discussions were very fruitful. The Minister’s enthusiasm and commitment to regional collaboration is encouraging. CHTA looks forward to continuing to draw upon his ideas and leadership.”......

...jobs for Grand Bahamians.” Present at the event were: Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe; Minister of State for Investments Khaalis Rolle; Kevin Seymour, president of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce; and Peter Turnquest, deputy leader of the Free National Movement and MP for East Grand Bahama. Pictured: Prime Minister Perry Christie, was on hand to officially open Freeport’s newest insurance brokerage, Freeport Insurance Agents & Brokers Lt......