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NewsBahamas Charter Yacht Show sees success in Florida
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) and International Yacht Brokers Association moved this year’s Bahamas Charter Yacht Show to West Palm Beach, Florida to great success, according to all involved. The two-day event was held last week on February 25 and 26.
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Swifter recovery for Bahamian marinas than other tourism areas anticipated
Marina sector down 40-50% since March but superyacht visitors helping recovery
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New Bahamian superyacht marina to be operational next month
The redevelopment of an old marina into the new Hurricane Hole superyacht marina at Paradise Island in the centre of Nassau, the Bahamian capital, has received praise from Prime Minister Hubert Minnis as a project that will benefit the country’s economy.
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Bahamian marinas decry “weekend of havoc” over Covid confusion
Confusion caused by Prime Minister Hubert Minnis’ emergency order allowing Bahamian seaports and marinas to remain open on New Province despite a Covid-19-related local lockdown resulted in a “weekend of havoc” that the island nation cannot afford to repeat. Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president Peter Maury said boaters ...
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Bahamas yacht charterers look for return of pre-Covid growth
Hotel bookings for autumn in the Bahamas are “surprising strong”, according to Tourism director general Joy Jibrilu, and the yacht charter market continues to show positive signs.
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New private island development in Bahamas to have superyacht marina
A new private island resort called Montage Cay is currently under development in the Bahamas with completion set for 2023. The new destination will include a 46-berth marina able to accommodate yachts up to 33.5m (110ft) into Montage Cay.
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Bahamas institutes weekend lockdown, midweek curfew amid Covid-19 spike
As of Tuesday, inter-island travel will no longer be permitted
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Sterling Global Financial gets preliminary go-ahead for US$350m Bahamas project
Montage Cay and Marina will create nearly 3,000 jobs during the life of the project
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Bahamas reopens for private yachts
As of Monday this week, the Bahamas has reopened to private yachts and private aircraft. A full reopening of the islands, including international tourists, is set for July 1.
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New marina projects planned for Bahamas and Costa Rica
South Abaco island and Puerto Limon to get new facilities
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Marinas remain open amid coronavirus fears – for now
The coronavirus pandemic has already taken a toll on the cruise industry, especially in the Caribbean where several destinations have placed a ban on all cruise ship calls for the remainder of the season. But superyacht marinas remain open and welcoming – with some cautions.
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1st Bahamas Charter Show exceeds expectations
The first-ever Bahamas Charter Show was held last weekend and organisers claim the participants exceeded expectations by 50%.
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Bahamas to host Yacht Charter Show
Citing the economic benefits of the yachting industry to the islands in general, and the role the yachting community played in hurricane recovery efforts, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has announced the first-ever Bahamas Charter Show, to be held 27 February to 1 March. The show will produced by ...
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Bahamas marinas ‘closing ranks’ following Hurricane Dorian
Following the destruction of five marinas in the path of Hurricane Dorian that slammed the Bahamas in August, the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) is “closing ranks” in an effort to hasten recovery, according to ABM executive director Basil Smith.
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Marine industry rallies for Bahamian relief
Hurricane Dorian battered the east coast of the US and Canada over the weekend without nearly the force or destruction predicted earlier in the week. The devastation seems to have been largely in the Bahamas, where the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama suffered the worst from sustained winds of ...
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Significant marine damage caused by Hurricane Dorian
While reports of the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian over Great Abaco island, Grand Bahama island and other islands are only just filtering in, it is inevitable that significant damage will have been caused to the marine infrastructure of these two main islands, both important yachting locations.
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Bahamas targets US$50m in yacht charter fees
The Bahamian government is focused on improving revenue and is targeting what one official calls the “low hanging fruit” of existing, uncollected revenue sources such as the island nation’s 4% yacht charter fee.
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New 'eco-friendly' Bahamas marina taking shape
Extensive use of solar power and hydroponics add to eco crendentials of new 640-berth Port St. George
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MarineMax Vacations expands to Bahamas
MarineMax Vacations has expanded its power catamaran charter operations to the Bahamas, where it will be operating from the Abaco Beach Resort in Marsh Harbour.
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Bahamian Marinas initiative to increase boat traffic to the islands
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) has launched an initiative to drive more boat traffic to the island nation as well increase boating participation by its citizens. The Voyager program, unveiled at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), offers participants discounts, cruising guides and invitations to special events.
