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

American bit by shark while boating in The Bahamas - USA TodayAmerican bit by shark while boating in The Bahamas  USA Today

Former North Texas Army Ranger sliced by boat propeller in Bahamas hit-and-run - WFAAFormer North Texas Army Ranger sliced by boat propeller in Bahamas hit-and-run  WFAA

Royal Caribbean crew member stabs fellow employee, then dies after jumping overboard, police say - CBS NewsRoyal Caribbean crew member stabs fellow employee, then dies after jumping overboard, police say  CBS News

Carnival Cruise Line’s 'new exclusive destination' opens - Fox BusinessCarnival Cruise Line’s 'new exclusive destination' opens  Fox Business

‘Madea’s Destination Wedding’ Review: Hellur, Bahamas - The New York Times‘Madea’s Destination Wedding’ Review: Hellur, Bahamas  The New York Times

Superyacht engineer allegedly sexually assaulted, murdered South African 'golden girl' crew member: report - New York PostSuperyacht engineer allegedly sexually assaulted, murdered South African 'golden girl' crew member: report  New York Post

Young crewmember murdered aboard luxury superyacht in paradise destination - Fox NewsYoung crewmember murdered aboard luxury superyacht in paradise destination  Fox News

North Texas family's dream Bahamas vacation turns into nightmare after husband and father nearly cut in half by boat propeller - CBS NewsNorth Texas family's dream Bahamas vacation turns into nightmare after husband and father nearly cut in half by boat propeller  CBS News

'Devastated' family of crew member killed on £100,000-a-week superyacht fly to Bahamas to face 'the monster who took her life' as court hears 'killer' may have sexually assaulted her before her 'murder' - Daily Mail'Devastated' family of crew member killed on £100,000-a-week superyacht fly to Bahamas to face 'the monster who took her life' as court hears 'killer' may have sexually assaulted her before her 'murder'  Daily Mail

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

Live And Work In Bahamas For A Year For Less Than Rs 3,000 But There's A Catch - NDTVLive And Work In Bahamas For A Year For Less Than Rs 3,000 But There's A Catch  NDTV

Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Visits The Bahamas Red Cross Society - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Visits The Bahamas Red Cross Society  fmprc.gov.cn

Bahamas v Bermuda | Match Highlights | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Americas Regional Final - ICCBahamas v Bermuda | Match Highlights | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Americas Regional Final  ICC

Norwegian Cruise Line to build six-acre waterpark at Bahamas island - Investing.com IndiaNorwegian Cruise Line to build six-acre waterpark at Bahamas island  Investing.com India

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

North Texas dad nearly cut in half in Bahamas boat incident returns home, shares recovery journey - CBS NewsNorth Texas dad nearly cut in half in Bahamas boat incident returns home, shares recovery journey  CBS News

Shuttle and straddle carriers mark start of $100m Hutchison ports Bahamas investment - Seatrade MaritimeShuttle and straddle carriers mark start of $100m Hutchison ports Bahamas investment  Seatrade Maritime

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas give beach body goals; little Malti covers her face in new vacation pics from The Bahamas | Bollywood - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesPriyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas give beach body goals; little Malti covers her face in new vacation pics from The Bahamas | Bollywood - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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

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

Setback For Musk: Here’s How SpaceX’s Rocket Diplomacy Backfired In The Bahamas - StratNews GlobalSetback For Musk: Here’s How SpaceX’s Rocket Diplomacy Backfired In The Bahamas  StratNews Global

Your August Escape to The Bahamas: Festivals, Spirit And Freedom in Nassau, Exuma, Eleuthera, and Andros - Travel And Tour WorldYour August Escape to The Bahamas: Festivals, Spirit And Freedom in Nassau, Exuma, Eleuthera, and Andros  Travel And Tour World

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

These Lesser-Known Islands In The Bahamas Are The Caribbean’s Next Big Thing - ForbesThese Lesser-Known Islands In The Bahamas Are The Caribbean’s Next Big Thing  Forbes

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

Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Meets with Speaker of the House of Assembly of The Bahamas Madam Patricia Deveaux_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Meets with Speaker of the House of Assembly of The Bahamas Madam Patricia Deveaux_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

US Joins Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Peru in Alluring More Gen Z Travellers in This Friendship Day, What is New Here - Travel And Tour WorldUS Joins Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Peru in Alluring More Gen Z Travellers in This Friendship Day, What is New Here  Travel And Tour World

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

Woman says sexual harassment faced often in Bahamas modelling industry - The Tribune 242Woman says sexual harassment faced often in Bahamas modelling industry  The Tribune 242

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

This Boutique Hotel in the Bahamas Is Where The Crowds Aren't - And That's All Part of Its Appeal - TravelbingerThis Boutique Hotel in the Bahamas Is Where The Crowds Aren't - And That's All Part of Its Appeal  Travelbinger

Morning Download: Nevada basketball lands in the Bahamas for international games - Nevada Sports NetMorning Download: Nevada basketball lands in the Bahamas for international games  Nevada Sports Net

The Bahamas: Technical Assistance Report-Report on External Sector Statistics Virtual Mission (March 10–14, 2025) - International Monetary FundThe Bahamas: Technical Assistance Report-Report on External Sector Statistics Virtual Mission (March 10–14, 2025)  International Monetary Fund

Who was Dinari McAlmont? Maryland man found dead while vacationing in Bahamas, mom's shocking claims paint dark picture - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesWho was Dinari McAlmont? Maryland man found dead while vacationing in Bahamas, mom's shocking claims paint dark picture - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

The Bahamas National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)The Bahamas National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Carnival Unveils Celebration Key, New Bahamas Destination - Yahoo FinanceCarnival Unveils Celebration Key, New Bahamas Destination  Yahoo Finance

Murray State basketball begins trek to Bahamas for foreign tour - WPSD Local 6Murray State basketball begins trek to Bahamas for foreign tour  WPSD Local 6

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

Priyanka Chopra’s Red-Hot Birthday In Bahamas Breaks Internet - Nick & Malti Steal The Show! - Zee NewsPriyanka Chopra’s Red-Hot Birthday In Bahamas Breaks Internet - Nick & Malti Steal The Show!  Zee News

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

Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas – Norwegian Cruise Line Now to Open Great Tides Waterpark with 19 Waterslides and Family Attractions - Travel And Tour WorldGreat Stirrup Cay, Bahamas – Norwegian Cruise Line Now to Open Great Tides Waterpark with 19 Waterslides and Family Attractions  Travel And Tour World

Chinese Ambassador to the Bahamas Yan Jiarong Meets with Leaders of Bahamian Women’s Organizations - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to the Bahamas Yan Jiarong Meets with Leaders of Bahamian Women’s Organizations  fmprc.gov.cn

The Bahamas travel - Lonely PlanetThe Bahamas travel  Lonely Planet

Great Stirrup Cay to Welcome Major Enhancements, Transforming Bahamas Tourism by 2026 - Travel And Tour WorldGreat Stirrup Cay to Welcome Major Enhancements, Transforming Bahamas Tourism by 2026  Travel And Tour World

This Small Island in The Bahamas Is Getting a New International Airport - Caribbean JournalThis Small Island in The Bahamas Is Getting a New International Airport  Caribbean Journal

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

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)

SpaceX’s rocket diplomacy backfires in the Bahamas - AnewZSpaceX’s rocket diplomacy backfires in the Bahamas  AnewZ

Americans warned as Caribbean destinations see rising safety alerts - Cleveland.comAmericans warned as Caribbean destinations see rising safety alerts  Cleveland.com

How SpaceX's rocket diplomacy backfired in the Bahamas - Arizona Daily SunHow SpaceX's rocket diplomacy backfired in the Bahamas  Arizona Daily Sun

Bahamas puts SpaceX rocket landings on hold pending review: report - SpaceBahamas puts SpaceX rocket landings on hold pending review: report  Space

Bahamas’ Former Prime Minister Urges Fast Food Ban to Tackle Worsening Health Crisis - NY Carib NewsBahamas’ Former Prime Minister Urges Fast Food Ban to Tackle Worsening Health Crisis  NY Carib News

China Expands Visa Free Access To Top Destinations Like Bahrain, Bahamas, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia And Many More: How The Global Tourism Will Be Impacted - Travel And Tour WorldChina Expands Visa Free Access To Top Destinations Like Bahrain, Bahamas, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia And Many More: How The Global Tourism Will Be Impacted  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)

Housing Affordability in The Bahamas: Bahamas - International Monetary FundHousing Affordability in The Bahamas: Bahamas  International Monetary Fund

Texas dad nearly cut in half during Bahamas vacation speaks for the first time - CBS NewsTexas dad nearly cut in half during Bahamas vacation speaks for the first time  CBS News

SpaceX's Heavy-Handed Diplomacy Stalled Bahamas SpaceX Falcon 9 Landing Deal: Report - BenzingaSpaceX's Heavy-Handed Diplomacy Stalled Bahamas SpaceX Falcon 9 Landing Deal: Report  Benzinga

“Exploited”: Two Roads accused of ousting partner in Four Seasons Bahamas project - The Real Deal“Exploited”: Two Roads accused of ousting partner in Four Seasons Bahamas project  The Real Deal

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

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

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

TourDaddy: Bahamas Tour Experts Guide You to Under-the-Radar Spots - Luxury Travel MagazineTourDaddy: Bahamas Tour Experts Guide You to Under-the-Radar Spots  Luxury Travel Magazine

Woman who survived harrowing Bahamas boating accident released from Cutler Bay hospital - WSVNWoman who survived harrowing Bahamas boating accident released from Cutler Bay hospital  WSVN

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

American man bitten by shark as he dangled leg from boat in Bahamas - MSNAmerican man bitten by shark as he dangled leg from boat in Bahamas  MSN

Bahamas Case Study | Climate Refugees - Othering & Belonging InstituteBahamas Case Study | Climate Refugees  Othering & Belonging Institute

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

Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Meets with Senator, Executive Chairman of Bahamas Agricultural Industrial Corporation_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Meets with Senator, Executive Chairman of Bahamas Agricultural Industrial Corporation_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  mfa.gov.cn

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

How We Pulled It Off: A Rum-Soaked Wedding in the Bahamas - Condé Nast TravelerHow We Pulled It Off: A Rum-Soaked Wedding in the Bahamas  Condé Nast Traveler

NCL makes waves with giant waterpark - Travel Weekly AsiaNCL makes waves with giant waterpark  Travel Weekly Asia

Norwegian Cruise Line unveils new water park for Bahamas island expansion - BlooloopNorwegian Cruise Line unveils new water park for Bahamas island expansion  Blooloop

Woman who survived harrowing Bahamas boating accident ‘slowly getting back to a new normal life’ amid recovery - WSVNWoman who survived harrowing Bahamas boating accident ‘slowly getting back to a new normal life’ amid recovery  WSVN

Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in the Bahamas and heads toward Cuba - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesHurricane Oscar makes landfall in the Bahamas and heads toward Cuba - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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

Norwegian Cruise Line Transforms Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas with World-Class Waterpark, Cliff Jumps, and Exclusive Luxury Experiences Coming in 2026 - Travel And Tour WorldNorwegian Cruise Line Transforms Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas with World-Class Waterpark, Cliff Jumps, and Exclusive Luxury Experiences Coming in 2026  Travel And Tour World

Team Bahamas 3rd at 37th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships - The Tribune 242Team Bahamas 3rd at 37th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships  The Tribune 242

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

Former Army Ranger Recovering After Boat Propeller Nearly Cut Him in Half During Bahamas Vacation - People.comFormer Army Ranger Recovering After Boat Propeller Nearly Cut Him in Half During Bahamas Vacation  People.com

The Bahamas Takes an Aggressive Step to Combat Coral Reef Crisis - Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)The Bahamas Takes an Aggressive Step to Combat Coral Reef Crisis  Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)

Chinese Ambassador to the Bahamas Yan Jiarong Attends Meeting with International Organizations in The Bahamas - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to the Bahamas Yan Jiarong Attends Meeting with International Organizations in The Bahamas  fmprc.gov.cn

Digital 2025: The Bahamas - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: The Bahamas  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

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)

Racing waterslides and aquamarine lagoons: A guide to Carnival's new private destination - USA TodayRacing waterslides and aquamarine lagoons: A guide to Carnival's new private destination  USA Today

Carnival's Celebration Key: 5 surprises from the cruise line's new destination - USA TodayCarnival's Celebration Key: 5 surprises from the cruise line's new destination  USA Today

Elon Musk Rocket Explodes, Bahamas Is Furious! SpaceX Secret Deal Threatened To Be Completely Canceled - VOI.IDElon Musk Rocket Explodes, Bahamas Is Furious! SpaceX Secret Deal Threatened To Be Completely Canceled  VOI.ID

How Jamaica Competing with Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Barbados, Curaçao, St. Vincent and the Grenadines in Pulling More US Tourists and Boosting Travel Trade Economy, New Update is Here - Travel And Tour WorldHow Jamaica Competing with Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Barbados, Curaçao, St. Vincent and the Grenadines in Pulling More US Tourists and Boosting Travel Trade Economy, New Update is Here  Travel And Tour World

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

The Bahamas: How Long Islanders can escape to the other Nassau - NewsdayThe Bahamas: How Long Islanders can escape to the other Nassau  Newsday

Chaos in Bahamas parliament as MP throws ceremonial mace out of window - theguardian.comChaos in Bahamas parliament as MP throws ceremonial mace out of window  theguardian.com

Laconic and The Commonwealth of the Bahamas Announce Groundbreaking Financing of The Bahamas' Enhanced Conditional Ambition under the Paris Agreement - PR NewswireLaconic and The Commonwealth of the Bahamas Announce Groundbreaking Financing of The Bahamas' Enhanced Conditional Ambition under the Paris Agreement  PR Newswire

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

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

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

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

Carnival Unveils Celebration Key, New Bahamas Destination - Insider MonkeyCarnival Unveils Celebration Key, New Bahamas Destination  Insider Monkey

Bahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported migrants - theguardian.comBahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported migrants  theguardian.com

Norwegian Cruise Line Will Unveil Spectacular Great Tides Waterpark and Luxe Amenities at Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas: What Travellers Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldNorwegian Cruise Line Will Unveil Spectacular Great Tides Waterpark and Luxe Amenities at Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas: What Travellers Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

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