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FROM DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF THE BAHAMAS AND MINISTER OF TOURISM, INVESTMENTS & AVIATION

THE HONOURABLE I. CHESTER COOPER, M.P.

…favourite Bahamian comfort foods, headlined by hearty fare such as crab ‘n’ rice, peas ‘n’ grits, stew conch, souse and more.

Welcome to paradise.

Welcome to The Islands of The Bahamas.

The Islands of The Bahamas is a tourist destination in high demand. Visitors travelling to our islands have a myriad of options of air carriers. We are simply delighted that you chose to fly with us. At Bahamasair, we take our role as the national flag carrier of The Bahamas seriously. For over fifty years, we have had the honour of connecting The Bahamas to the outside world and interconnecting the many island destinations within our extensive archipelago.

You happen to be visiting us at an incredibly special time in the life of our nation. On July 10th of this year, we commemorated our 50th year of independence as a sovereign nation. We continue in celebration mode throughout 2023, with festivities across our 16 inhabited islands. We invite you to join us in the fun and excitement of celebrating our Golden Jubilee.

Whether this is your first or a return visit to The Bahamas, you will find in the pages of Bahamasair’s inflight magazine, Up and Away, everything you need to enjoy the best of the destination and to delve a little deeper into the rich culture and unique offerings of our distinct islands.

This issue of Up and Away brings you a satisfying roundup of favourite Bahamian comfort foods, headlined by hearty fare such as crab ‘n’ rice, peas ‘n’ grits, stew conch, souse and more. Lean in closely for a beneath-the-surface appreciation of the innovative work of a cross section of Bahamian creatives, from fashion and jewellery designers to culinary artists, performing artists and mixologists. For the adventurous, there is a bucket list of fun activities off the beaten path. And for all you nature lovers, prepare to be intrigued by the highly engaging feature on wildlife in The Bahamas.

Many of you are already thinking about the upcoming holiday season. Up and Away ushers in the festive season with heartwarming stories of holiday cooking in The Bahamas and a great selection of Bahamian-made products that will make the perfect holiday gift.

I welcome you to The Islands of The Bahamas and take this opportunity to wish you an enjoyable holiday season and all the best for the new year.