Where others see challenges, brothers Scott and Craig Lines of LOM Financial (Bahamas) see opportunities.

It’s why their firm is deepening its involvement in the offshore industry, as onshore critics say the tides are going out, not coming in.

On November 9, the firm officially opened its corporate office – the 3,708 sq ft LOM House at Old Fort Bay, purchased by the company’s real estate arm, LOM Properties Ltd for $2 million. LOM has set up shop on the first floor and plans to rent the other floor to tenants.

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Condor Airlines’s inaugural flight from Frankfurt, Germany touched down at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau November 13

Condor Airlines has made a substantial investment in the Bahamian economy with the reintroduction of direct flights between Germany and The Bahamas for the first time in over ten years.

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The Cove at Atlantis rolled out the red carpet this weekend to VIP guests, debuting its refreshed ultra-luxurious Paradise Island resort in a series of lavish events paying homage to Bahamian culture in a truly authentic experience.

Nearly a year ago, The Cove embarked upon a journey to embrace Bahamian culture, infusing its essence into the resort’s offerings. Over the weekend the work of artists, musicians, designers, and chefs was revealed as guests were immersed in Bahamian culture, taking in art, design, and local cuisine, alongside the resort’s new look and feel.

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Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe officially welcomed the crew and passengers of the FRS Caribbean vessel, San Gwann to Freeport, Grand Bahama November 9.

The occasion was the start-up of a three-times-a-week service between Miami, Florida, and Grand Bahama.

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Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis officially opened the Grand Bahama Technology Summit at Grand Lucayan resort November 9, 2017.

It is hoped the first Technology Summit will lay the foundation for establishing Grand Bahama as a tech hub for The Bahamas.

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The Bahamas Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar, who is also chairman of the Council of Ministers Caribbean Tourism Organization, gave remarks at the World Travel Market Caribbean News Conference 6 November, 2017 in London.

Read his remarks here:

The Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens has been quoted so much over the years that it has become somewhat of a cliché.

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Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis will be in Grand Bahama November 9, 2017 to officially open the first Grand Bahama Technology Summit at Grand Lucayan resort.

The first ever summit of its kind in Grand Bahama is expected to attract technological experts and innovators and perhaps lay the foundation for a Grand Bahama Tech Hub.

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The $4.2 billion integrated resort destination Baha Mar on Cable Beach launched a $25 million global advertising and marketing campaign November 1.

A single destination comprised of three global brands, Baha Mar is hoping that its million-dollar suite of new advertising collateral will catapult it to the top of the list as the hottest tourist destination on the planet.

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The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA) Plantation’s office recently hosted several travel agents from West Palm Beach, Broward and Miami Dade Counties, to Grand Bahama Island, October 27-28, 2017 via Balearia Caribbean.

The visit, which was part of MOTA’s ongoing campaign “The Bahamas is Open For Business, Come See For Yourself,” gave the agents an opportunity to experience first hand the island’s major hotels, marinas and tourist attractions.

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