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Bahamas Election Day

Results of the election in the Bahamas;

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/13/philip-davis-and-progressive-liberal-party-win-general-election-in-bahamas

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Boating flings are the Bahamian equivalent of a road trip. A lead boat pilots the way for a caravan of boaters across the Gulf Stream to The Bahamas.

BAHAMAS BOATING FLINGS

The Bahamas Boating Flings are like road trips but with lots and lots of water…and boats. A lead boat breaks the waves for the caravan of participants and a sweep at the rear of the flotilla ensures that no one gets left behind. Time on island is unstructured to allow freedom to fish, dive, explore or laze in the sun as preferred.

·       June 4-7 – Grand Bahama Island at Grand Bahama Yacht Club

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CLASS A

1. New Legend, Long Island, David Knowles

2. Tida Wave, Staniel Cay, Exuma, Brooks Miller

3. Running Tide, Long Island, Stefan Knowles

CLASS B

MSC Cruises is developing a $450 million cruise terminal in Freeport, Grand Bahama, set to transform the area with a new pier, a 20-acre beach club, and upgraded retail areas. The project includes a $400 million investment in the Billy Key port area and $50 million for a new, large-scale multi-user terminal and beach facility.

Key Details of the New Grand Bahama Facilities:

·       MSC Cruises Freeport Terminal ($450M): This massive development at Freeport Harbour includes a new pier capable of handling the largest cruise ships, along with a visitor center, retail space, and a dedicated beach club, notes MSC Cruises.  The project aims to improve the passenger experience from the current industrial surroundings of the harbor.

·       Carnival Corporation Project: Carnival is separately developing its own exclusive destination on the south side of Grand Bahama. This project features a 1-mile beach, extensive retail and dining, and is designed to accommodate two of…