Bahamas

Country Bahamas
Capital Nassau
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Bahamian dollar(BSD)
Languages English

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Lucayan Indians inhabited the islands when Christopher COLUMBUS first set foot in the New World on San Salvador in 1492. British settlement of the islands began in 1647; the islands became a colony in 1783. Since attaining independence from the UK in 1973, The Bahamas have prospered through tourism and international banking and investment management. Because of its geography, the country is a major transshipment point for illegal drugs, particularly shipments to the US and Europe, and its territory is used for smuggling illegal migrants into the US.

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Bahamas - Wikipedia
Bahamas - CIA World Fact Book
Bahamas - BBC
Bahamas - Timeline - BBC

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Bahamas Slashes VAT on Medicines and Essentials to 5%. - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverBahamas Slashes VAT on Medicines and Essentials to 5%.  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

Bahamas Joins Jamaica, Barbados, Dominica, Puerto Rico, and Cancun in New Caribbean Tourism Boom Fueled by US and Canada Tourist for Eight Consecutive Months and Expected to Grow Till End of 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldBahamas Joins Jamaica, Barbados, Dominica, Puerto Rico, and Cancun in New Caribbean Tourism Boom Fueled by US and Canada Tourist for Eight Consecutive Months and Expected to Grow Till End of 2025  Travel And Tour World

American man dead after jet ski collision in the Bahamas - ABC NewsAmerican man dead after jet ski collision in the Bahamas  ABC News

Hurricane Erin could bring dangerous seas as it grows near the Bahamas - ReutersHurricane Erin could bring dangerous seas as it grows near the Bahamas  Reuters

American Tourist Attacked By Shark in The Bahamas - NewsweekAmerican Tourist Attacked By Shark in The Bahamas  Newsweek

2 Carnival cruise passengers die in separate drowning incidents at Bahamas resort - CBS News2 Carnival cruise passengers die in separate drowning incidents at Bahamas resort  CBS News

US tourist, 63, attacked by shark, severely injured while spearfishing in the Bahamas - New York PostUS tourist, 63, attacked by shark, severely injured while spearfishing in the Bahamas  New York Post

Two cruise passengers drowned within hours of each other on Carnival’s new private island in the Bahamas - The IndependentTwo cruise passengers drowned within hours of each other on Carnival’s new private island in the Bahamas  The Independent

American tourist attacked by shark in vacation hot spot - Fox NewsAmerican tourist attacked by shark in vacation hot spot  Fox News

2 Carnival Cruise Passengers Die at Newly Opened Luxury Resort - People.com2 Carnival Cruise Passengers Die at Newly Opened Luxury Resort  People.com

Tommy Bahama Owner Oxford Stock Pops on Strong Profit, Positive Q3 Same-Store Sales - InvestopediaTommy Bahama Owner Oxford Stock Pops on Strong Profit, Positive Q3 Same-Store Sales  Investopedia

Two Private Islands in The Bahamas Hit the Market Together - Caribbean JournalTwo Private Islands in The Bahamas Hit the Market Together  Caribbean Journal

Bahamas, Australia, Russia, Cuba, Georgia, UAE, Egypt, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Other Countries Unlock Seamless Access for Indian Travellers Through E-Visas, Boosting Global Tourism Flows - Travel And Tour WorldBahamas, Australia, Russia, Cuba, Georgia, UAE, Egypt, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Other Countries Unlock Seamless Access for Indian Travellers Through E-Visas, Boosting Global Tourism Flows  Travel And Tour World

American Airlines Is Launching Direct Flights to One of the Bahamas’ Smallest Islands—and It's Got Crystal Waters - Travel + LeisureAmerican Airlines Is Launching Direct Flights to One of the Bahamas’ Smallest Islands—and It's Got Crystal Waters  Travel + Leisure

CAF approves USD 100 million loan to reform energy sector in Bahamas - CAF | Banco de desarrolloCAF approves USD 100 million loan to reform energy sector in Bahamas  CAF | Banco de desarrollo

Chevaz Chambers has been appointed Vice President and General Manager at Harborside Resort at Atlantis Paradise Island - Hospitality NetChevaz Chambers has been appointed Vice President and General Manager at Harborside Resort at Atlantis Paradise Island  Hospitality Net

PAHO/WHO and The Bahamas Ministry of Health and Wellness Hosts AI and Cybersecurity Workshop in The Bahamas - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO and The Bahamas Ministry of Health and Wellness Hosts AI and Cybersecurity Workshop in The Bahamas  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

American Airlines provides customers a new way to fall in love with the beaches of the Bahamas - American Airlines NewsroomAmerican Airlines provides customers a new way to fall in love with the beaches of the Bahamas  American Airlines Newsroom

Electricity Reform Can Help Usher in Sustainable Growth in The Bahamas - International Monetary FundElectricity Reform Can Help Usher in Sustainable Growth in The Bahamas  International Monetary Fund

Photo Gallery: Alabama Shakes and Bahamas at Toronto's Budweiser Stage on September 6, 2025 - That Eric AlperPhoto Gallery: Alabama Shakes and Bahamas at Toronto's Budweiser Stage on September 6, 2025  That Eric Alper

Coast Guard transfers 30 aliens to The Bahamas - United States Coast Guard News (.mil)Coast Guard transfers 30 aliens to The Bahamas  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)

United States grinds out a win after overtime nail-biter versus Bahamas - fiba.basketballUnited States grinds out a win after overtime nail-biter versus Bahamas  fiba.basketball

American Airlines unveils stunning new Bahamas destination - Rolling OutAmerican Airlines unveils stunning new Bahamas destination  Rolling Out

US official: Bahamas decides who to admit for Haitian visa applications - The Tribune 242US official: Bahamas decides who to admit for Haitian visa applications  The Tribune 242

The Bahamas will host the RP26 as the region commits to resilient recovery - UNDRRThe Bahamas will host the RP26 as the region commits to resilient recovery  UNDRR

Do not travel to Bahamas, there are sharks: Trump admin advises Americans - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesDo not travel to Bahamas, there are sharks: Trump admin advises Americans - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Bahamas Faces Travel Turmoil as Bahamasair Cancels Four Flights, Distressing Passengers at Lynden Pindling, Rock Sound, and Exuma Airports: Latest Update - Travel And Tour WorldBahamas Faces Travel Turmoil as Bahamasair Cancels Four Flights, Distressing Passengers at Lynden Pindling, Rock Sound, and Exuma Airports: Latest Update  Travel And Tour World

Determinants of Sovereign Spreads in The Bahamas: Bahamas - International Monetary FundDeterminants of Sovereign Spreads in The Bahamas: Bahamas  International Monetary Fund

The Bahamas Joins the Region’s First Environmental Treaty - Comisión Económica para América Latina y el CaribeThe Bahamas Joins the Region’s First Environmental Treaty  Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe

This Island in The Bahamas Is Filled With Pink Sand Beaches and Chic Resorts — and Called the "Caribbean Nantucket" - Caribbean JournalThis Island in The Bahamas Is Filled With Pink Sand Beaches and Chic Resorts — and Called the "Caribbean Nantucket"  Caribbean Journal

Tropic Air Rescue Launches First Private Helicopter Air Ambulance in the Bahamas - Cruising World MagazineTropic Air Rescue Launches First Private Helicopter Air Ambulance in the Bahamas  Cruising World Magazine

Bahamas builds back equal with innovative financing for women's enterprises - UN Sustainable Development GroupBahamas builds back equal with innovative financing for women's enterprises  UN Sustainable Development Group

Two Carnival cruise guests drown at new Bahamas resort on same day - The GuardianTwo Carnival cruise guests drown at new Bahamas resort on same day  The Guardian

USA Close Out Bahamas in Overtime to Start 2025 FIBA Men’s AmeriCup - USA BasketballUSA Close Out Bahamas in Overtime to Start 2025 FIBA Men’s AmeriCup  USA Basketball

Bahamas-based investment manager Tom Vukota agrees to pay $9.3M to settle SEC lawsuit in U.S. - OffshoreAlertBahamas-based investment manager Tom Vukota agrees to pay $9.3M to settle SEC lawsuit in U.S.  OffshoreAlert

SSU Senior Dorissa Ferguson Interns at ZNS Network in the Bahamas Over the Summer - tigersroar.comSSU Senior Dorissa Ferguson Interns at ZNS Network in the Bahamas Over the Summer  tigersroar.com

Yntegra Group Breaks Ground on Rosewood Exuma Resort with a Sustainable Luxury Vision and Commitment to Local Investment in the Bahamas - Hospitality NetYntegra Group Breaks Ground on Rosewood Exuma Resort with a Sustainable Luxury Vision and Commitment to Local Investment in the Bahamas  Hospitality Net

Bahamas-based fund adviser, firms agree to multimillion-dollar SEC settlement over fund misrepresentations - InvestmentNewsBahamas-based fund adviser, firms agree to multimillion-dollar SEC settlement over fund misrepresentations  InvestmentNews

Passengers flying from Bahamas to Miami stranded for hours with no explanation - WPLG Local 10Passengers flying from Bahamas to Miami stranded for hours with no explanation  WPLG Local 10

American Airlines Launches New Service to Bimini, Bahamas in 2026 - Travel And Tour WorldAmerican Airlines Launches New Service to Bimini, Bahamas in 2026  Travel And Tour World

The Bahamas travel - Lonely PlanetThe Bahamas travel  Lonely Planet

The Bahamas becomes the newest shareholder country of CAF - CAF | Banco de desarrolloThe Bahamas becomes the newest shareholder country of CAF  CAF | Banco de desarrollo

How SpaceX's rocket diplomacy backfired in the Bahamas - ReutersHow SpaceX's rocket diplomacy backfired in the Bahamas  Reuters

McKibbon opens new luxury resort in The Bahamas - hotelmanagement.netMcKibbon opens new luxury resort in The Bahamas  hotelmanagement.net

Gang Violence, Shark Attacks: US Flags Travel Risks In The Bahamas - NDTVGang Violence, Shark Attacks: US Flags Travel Risks In The Bahamas  NDTV

This tiny Bahamas island has the world’s only pink sand beach – locals call it ‘Briland’ - Journée MondialeThis tiny Bahamas island has the world’s only pink sand beach – locals call it ‘Briland’  Journée Mondiale

NOAA technology to support aviation safety in the Bahamas - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (.gov)NOAA technology to support aviation safety in the Bahamas  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (.gov)

Giant Lobster! - Bahamas Spearfishing Catch & Cook - MSNGiant Lobster! - Bahamas Spearfishing Catch & Cook  MSN

Moon River Music Festival Sets Sail From Miami To Nassau, Bahamas In 2026 for An Unforgettable Tourist Experience! - Travel And Tour WorldMoon River Music Festival Sets Sail From Miami To Nassau, Bahamas In 2026 for An Unforgettable Tourist Experience!  Travel And Tour World

American Adding New International Airport - AirlineGeeks.comAmerican Adding New International Airport  AirlineGeeks.com

PAHO/WHO releases its 2024 Annual Report for The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO releases its 2024 Annual Report for The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Bahamas to cancel contracts with Cuban doctors after talks with Washington - ReutersBahamas to cancel contracts with Cuban doctors after talks with Washington  Reuters

US And Bahamas Connect Seamlessly American Airlines Rolls Out New One Hour Direct Flight From Miami To Bimini Making Paradise More Accessible - Travel And Tour WorldUS And Bahamas Connect Seamlessly American Airlines Rolls Out New One Hour Direct Flight From Miami To Bimini Making Paradise More Accessible  Travel And Tour World

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Eastern Caribbean and Bahamas Heads of Government - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Eastern Caribbean and Bahamas Heads of Government  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Lindsay, Stone reflect on bronze at Bahamas Chinese Dragon Boat Festival - Jamaica ObserverLindsay, Stone reflect on bronze at Bahamas Chinese Dragon Boat Festival  Jamaica Observer

News Wrap: Hurricane Erin roaring past Bahamas - PBSNews Wrap: Hurricane Erin roaring past Bahamas  PBS

Teaser Trailer for JAWS GOES TO THE BAHAMAS - A Deep Dive into the Making of JAWS: THE REVENGE - GeekTyrantTeaser Trailer for JAWS GOES TO THE BAHAMAS - A Deep Dive into the Making of JAWS: THE REVENGE  GeekTyrant

American Airlines Sets a New Standard in Island Travel How the Launch of Direct Miami to Bimini Flights Will Transform the Way You Experience the Bahamas - Travel And Tour WorldAmerican Airlines Sets a New Standard in Island Travel How the Launch of Direct Miami to Bimini Flights Will Transform the Way You Experience the Bahamas  Travel And Tour World

The Nature Conservancy Announces Innovative Nature Bonds project in The Bahamas - The Nature ConservancyThe Nature Conservancy Announces Innovative Nature Bonds project in The Bahamas  The Nature Conservancy

Yntegra Group Begins Construction on Rosewood Exuma Resort in the Bahamas - Hotel News ResourceYntegra Group Begins Construction on Rosewood Exuma Resort in the Bahamas  Hotel News Resource

Agents stop boats from Bahamas loaded with cocaine and migrants, court docs say - Miami HeraldAgents stop boats from Bahamas loaded with cocaine and migrants, court docs say  Miami Herald

Caribbean, Bahamas on alert as Erin set to strengthen into hurricane - AccuWeatherCaribbean, Bahamas on alert as Erin set to strengthen into hurricane  AccuWeather

A&O Shearman advises on the Commonwealth of The Bahamas USD1.067 billion bond offering and tender offer - A&O ShearmanA&O Shearman advises on the Commonwealth of The Bahamas USD1.067 billion bond offering and tender offer  A&O Shearman

Bahamas suspends SpaceX rocket landings pending post-launch probe - ReutersBahamas suspends SpaceX rocket landings pending post-launch probe  Reuters

Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Visits Local Bahamian Family - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Visits Local Bahamian Family  mfa.gov.cn

SpaceX Starlink mission lands rocket off coast of The Bahamas for 1st time (video) - SpaceSpaceX Starlink mission lands rocket off coast of The Bahamas for 1st time (video)  Space

Bahamas (the) - General DebateBahamas (the)  General Debate

Bahamas Community Leaders equipped to secure funding & positive change in biodiversity conservation practices - UNDPBahamas Community Leaders equipped to secure funding & positive change in biodiversity conservation practices  UNDP

Bahamas, Botswana and Brazil to host World Athletics Series events | PRESS-RELEASES - worldathletics.orgBahamas, Botswana and Brazil to host World Athletics Series events | PRESS-RELEASES  worldathletics.org

Basketball: Get to know VJ Edgecombe, Philadelphia's and the Bahamas' next NBA star in the making - Olympics.comBasketball: Get to know VJ Edgecombe, Philadelphia's and the Bahamas' next NBA star in the making  Olympics.com

Moment Bahamas MP throws ceremonial mace out parliament window - BBCMoment Bahamas MP throws ceremonial mace out parliament window  BBC

Bahamas Debt Conversion for Marine Conservation I TNC - The Nature ConservancyBahamas Debt Conversion for Marine Conservation I TNC  The Nature Conservancy

PAHO/WHO Bahamas Reinforces Support for Children with Type 1 Diabetes Through Mental Health Advocacy - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO Bahamas Reinforces Support for Children with Type 1 Diabetes Through Mental Health Advocacy  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Change of British High Commissioner to the Bahamas: Smita Rossetti - GOV.UKChange of British High Commissioner to the Bahamas: Smita Rossetti  GOV.UK

Japan-The Bahamas Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-The Bahamas Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

American Airlines Introduces Nonstop Service to Bimini, Bahamas - AviationSource NewsAmerican Airlines Introduces Nonstop Service to Bimini, Bahamas  AviationSource News

Spearfisher ‘severely injured ‘ by shark in Bahamas - DIVE MagazineSpearfisher ‘severely injured ‘ by shark in Bahamas  DIVE Magazine

Commonwealth Bank and Mastercard Bring Apple Pay to Customers in the Bahamas - mastercard.comCommonwealth Bank and Mastercard Bring Apple Pay to Customers in the Bahamas  mastercard.com

American Airlines Flight Stranded In Bahamas Overnight Before Miami Arrival - NewsRadio WFLAAmerican Airlines Flight Stranded In Bahamas Overnight Before Miami Arrival  NewsRadio WFLA

SpaceX sticks first Falcon 9 booster landing in The Bahamas - Spaceflight NowSpaceX sticks first Falcon 9 booster landing in The Bahamas  Spaceflight Now

Signs of Sea Level Rise in the Bahamas - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Signs of Sea Level Rise in the Bahamas  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

Implementation of SIP Plus to strengthen Maternal and Child Health in The Bahamas - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Implementation of SIP Plus to strengthen Maternal and Child Health in The Bahamas  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Publishes an Article Advocating for a Green Future - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Publishes an Article Advocating for a Green Future  mfa.gov.cn

Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Meets with the Hon. Minister of Immigration and National Insurance Alfred Sears and his spouse Mrs. Marion Bethel_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Meets with the Hon. Minister of Immigration and National Insurance Alfred Sears and his spouse Mrs. Marion Bethel_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

Bahamas beat Cuba, keep AmeriCup 2025 hope alive - fiba.basketballBahamas beat Cuba, keep AmeriCup 2025 hope alive  fiba.basketball

2 Americans drown in a 3-hour span at same Bahamas resort: Police - ABC News2 Americans drown in a 3-hour span at same Bahamas resort: Police  ABC News

American Airlines Expands Bahamas Network with Miami–Bimini Route - recommend.comAmerican Airlines Expands Bahamas Network with Miami–Bimini Route  recommend.com

Bahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported migrants - The GuardianBahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported migrants  The Guardian

Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias Consider Making ‘Full-Time’ Move to Bahamas After Pregnancy News (Exclusive) - yahoo.comAnna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias Consider Making ‘Full-Time’ Move to Bahamas After Pregnancy News (Exclusive)  yahoo.com

Travelers Immobiled in Barbados as 6 Flights of InterCaribbean Airways Cancelled, Impacting The British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Dominica and More - Travel And Tour WorldTravelers Immobiled in Barbados as 6 Flights of InterCaribbean Airways Cancelled, Impacting The British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Dominica and More  Travel And Tour World

PAHO/WHO Donates Perinatal Technologies to The Bahamas in Support of Healthier Beginnings for Mothers and Newborns - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO Donates Perinatal Technologies to The Bahamas in Support of Healthier Beginnings for Mothers and Newborns  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Best hotels in the Bahamas 2025 - CN TravellerBest hotels in the Bahamas 2025  CN Traveller

The Bahamas Welcomes First-Ever U.S. Nonstop Service to Bimini via American Airline - eTurboNewsThe Bahamas Welcomes First-Ever U.S. Nonstop Service to Bimini via American Airline  eTurboNews

American man bitten by shark as he dangled leg from boat in Bahamas - The IndependentAmerican man bitten by shark as he dangled leg from boat in Bahamas  The Independent

News - USS Gravely Arrives in Nassau, Bahamas - DVIDSNews - USS Gravely Arrives in Nassau, Bahamas  DVIDS

PAHO/WHO and Partners Launch Breast Imaging Seminar in The Bahamas to Combat High Breast Cancer Burden - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO and Partners Launch Breast Imaging Seminar in The Bahamas to Combat High Breast Cancer Burden  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Erin fades as two new systems spark interest near Bahamas and Leeward Islands - WFTVErin fades as two new systems spark interest near Bahamas and Leeward Islands  WFTV

American Airlines Expands Leisure Travel Options with Ultra-Short Flight from Miami to South Bimini, Connecting US Travelers to The Bahamas - Travel And Tour WorldAmerican Airlines Expands Leisure Travel Options with Ultra-Short Flight from Miami to South Bimini, Connecting US Travelers to The Bahamas  Travel And Tour World

Holdun Family Office (Bahamas) Ltd.: Company Profile (Bahamas) - OffshoreAlertHoldun Family Office (Bahamas) Ltd.: Company Profile (Bahamas)  OffshoreAlert

Coast Guard transfers 20 aliens to Bahamas authorities - United States Coast Guard News (.mil)Coast Guard transfers 20 aliens to Bahamas authorities  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)