NASSAU, Bahamas, July 19, 2020 – Due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases in the
United States, as well as an uptick in cases in The Bahamas, Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr.
Hubert Minnis, has made the difficult decision to close borders to international commercial
flights and commercial vessels carrying passengers from the United States. The order
is effective as of Wednesday, July 22 at midnight. In addition, Bahamasair will cease outgoing
flights to the United States, effective immediately.
Outgoing flights will be permitted to accommodate any current visitors scheduled to return to the
United States after Wednesday, July 22.
Private flights and charters from the United States, as well as pleasure craft and yachts
will be permitted, and travellers from Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union areRead Full Post
And Special Summer Offers at Flamingo Bay Hotel & Marina and Taino Beach Resort - Marlin Building
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, July 13th, 2020……The Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board (GBITB) is pleased to announce that on July 13th, 2020, they are moving on to the Phase 3 status of their reopening, to include the reopening of island Attractions and Dive & Watersports.
Several resort properties are now open and operating, with special offers to welcome residents and visitors back to the island. Two properties, in particular, have introduced enticing summer specials that make Grand Bahama Island the perfect and most affordable island escape.
The Flamingo Bay Hotel & Marina is offering a two-night getaway rate of US$246 per room, based on double occupancy, inclusive of all taxes and resort fees. An additional night is US$123.00 includes taxes and
The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that travelers must complete a Bahamas Health Visa application and present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test with a sample taken within ten (10) days of arrival.
Effective immediately, all travelers will be required to complete an electronic Bahamas Health Visa application before departure from the place of embarkation. This can be found at travel.gov.bs. Travelers are required to upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test and provide contact information.
The Government of The Bahamas will accept the negative COVID-19 RT-PCR (swab) test if the sample was taken within (10) ten days of arrival. Tests over ten (10) days old will not be accepted.
An automated response will be provided once the application is completed. The only persons approved to travel are those who have received a green color-coded response, as proof of
