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THE BAHAMAS MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND AVIATION JOIN FORCES WITH VIP HOTEL AND TOUR OPERATOR DELEGATION FOR LARGEST MEDIA BLITZ IN BTO CANADA HISTORY!
Efforts to strengthen relationship between Bahamas and Canada expected to yield positive results with media blitz in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto
Vancouver, Canada ( November 18th, 2019)- The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation delegates lead by Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar, as well as numerous industry partners took media outlets and tour operators in Canada on a whirlwind tour of the Islands of the Bahamas, solidifying the messaging of the Bahamas being a viable destination for the Canadian tourists, despite the impact of Hurricane Dorian. “Following Hurricane Dorian, we felt that it was absolutely critical to come and let the Canadian market know that we are open for business and to introduce The Bahamas to new aspects of the Canadian market,” remarked Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Director General, Joy Jibrilu, “as far west as Vancouver, there is huge potential to market the country.”
OAS Secretary General tours Hurricane Dorian-devastated areas on Abaco and Grand Bahama
NASSAU, The Bahamas – His Excellency Luis Almagro, Secretary-General of the Organization of American States, officially visited Hurricane Dorian impacted areas of East Grand Bahama and North Abaco on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was officially led on tour by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Peter Turnquest; Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Darren Henfield; and Permanent Secretary, Jack Thompson, Disaster Coordinator for Abaco. Pictured l-r: His Excellency Almagro, Minister Henfield, and Minister Turnquest.
Prime Minister Minnis to officially open Embassy of The Bahamas and Mission to the European Union in Belgium
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis will travel to Brussels, Belgium, on Monday 11 November 2019 to take part in the official opening of the Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Mission to the European Union, the Cabinet Office has announced.
The Governor General Paid Last Respects at Lying in State of Former Senator, Dr. Calsey Johnson
At the official lying-in-state of Former Senator, veteran Broadcaster and Diplomat, the late Dr. Calsey Johnson, Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith paid last respects and signed the Book of Condolence, at the Senate, on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
(BIS Photos/Letisha Henderson)
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Principality of Andorra formalized diplomatic relations
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Principality of Andorra formalized diplomatic relations on 31st October 2019 through the execution of a Joint Communique. The Joint Communique was signed on behalf of the Government of The Bahamas by Her Excellency Ms. Sheila Carey, Permanent Representative of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the United Nations (pictured right) and Her Excellency Mrs. Elisenda Vives Balmaña, Permanent Representative of the Principality of Andorra to the United Nations on behalf of the Government of Andorra. The signing ceremony was held at the Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to the United Nations – New York.
RESPONSE TO FALSE EBOLA REPORTS CIRCULATING IN THE MEDIA
The Ministry of Health of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is aware of false reports in the media relating to an alleged Ebola “high alert” in the country. Please be advised that the Ministry of Health has not issued an alert related to the Ebola Virus Disease.
The Bahamas formally established diplomatic relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Entrepreneurs Impacted by Hurricane Dorian Receive Grants to Re-build their Businesses
Book of Condolences for Mr Calsey Johnson, J.P., D.H.L
Mr Alleem Mohamed, Chauffeur, Bahamas High Commission signs Book of Condolences for Mr Calsey Johnson, J.P., D.H.L
Mr Calsey Johnson served as Bahamas High Commissioner in Ottawa from 2013 to 2016.