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BAHAMAS: Comfort Suites Paradise Island Marks Milestone 30th Anniversary

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Popular Bahamian hotel celebrates three decades of operation with remembrance and rewards

#TheBahamas, July 22, 2021 – On July 21, 2021, Comfort Suites Paradise Island celebrated 30 years of operation. 

Since welcoming its first guests in 1991, the family-friendly property has witnessed much change in The Bahamas’ tourism landscape, but the hotel has remained faithful to its vision to offer excellence in service, value and product to its guests, many of whom have returned faithfully again and again. 

Comfort Suites Paradise Island is marking its Pearl Anniversary by offering its attractive “4th Night Free” promotion through November 15, 2021. In addition, there are daily specials at Crusoe’s Restaurant, the property’s poolside eatery which serves signature dishes featuring local seafood as well as international favorites. For the month of July 2021, patrons can enjoy lunch and dinner specials for $30.30, excluding VAT and gratuity, which have been created to celebrate this milestone. A specialty 30th anniversary cocktail crafted by an outstanding local mixologist is available all month at the hotel’s bars. 

In addition to cementing its reputation for delivering exceptional service and remarkable value to travelers over the past three decades, the hotel, located adjacent to Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, is also noteworthy for the longevity of its ownership.  

William Naughton, Senior V.P. and Managing Partner of Comfort Suites Paradise Island, is especially proud of the anniversary. “When we opened our doors in 1991 we envisioned becoming a landmark in the inventory of Paradise Island hotels by giving our guests an unforgettable experience at an affordable price point, and we have achieved that and so much more,” he noted. 

“By maintaining our commitment to continuous improvement, we have been recognized repeatedly as one of the most popular and family-friendly accommodations options on Paradise Island,” said Naughton. 

Naughton also attributes Comfort Suites Paradise Island’s success to an outstanding management team, comprising all Bahamians, and its stellar employees who routinely go above and beyond to anticipate and meet guests’ expectations. 

Anniversary celebrations at the property have included a t-shirt day for staff where long-term employees were celebrated for 10, 20 or 30 years of dedicated service to Comfort Suites Paradise Island. Special 30-year memorabilia items are being distributed to guests staying at the hotel in July in keeping with current COVID-19 safety protocols.  

Jermaine Wright, General Manager of Comfort Suites Paradise Island, echoed Mr. Naughton’s sentiments about the hotel’s staff and shared his excitement over the anniversary: “Every member of our team truly cares about the well-being and experience of each guest, and as we mark this significant milestone in our history, we look forward to welcoming many of our loyal, longtime returning guests who have become a part of our Comfort Suites Paradise Island family as well as welcoming new family members.”

“Comfort Suites Paradise Island has long been a second home for many guests, and we have been privileged to be the setting for meetings, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and a host of other joyous celebrations,” said Wright, adding that upgrades, renovations and enhancements to the hotel over the years have kept the property “fresh” and reflect management’s unwavering focus on guest satisfaction.

o help meet guests’ needs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Comfort Suites Paradise Island offers free on-site rapid antigen COVID-19 tests for registered guests returning to the United States. “We want our guests to focus on their reasons for coming here, which is for rest and relaxation, instead of the nitty gritty, so we are pleased to provide this essential service,” said the general manager.

Comfort Suites Paradise Island’s “4th Night Free” promotion gives guests a fourth complimentary night’s stay, excluding taxes and fees, with three paid room nights, and also entitles them to a food and beverage credit per room that can be used at Crusoe’s Restaurant, Bamboo Lobby Bar, and Splash Pool Bar. A stay of three paid nights entitles guests to a $100 food and beverage credit, four or five nights entitles guests to a $150 food and beverage credit, and for stays of six paid nights or more, the food and beverage credit increases to $200. 

Complimentary access to the facilities at neighboring Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, including Aquaventure waterpark and pool and beach access are granted to all Comfort Suites Paradise Island’s registered guests. Complimentary hot à la carte breakfast is also available daily. Advanced booking of at least one day is required to receive access to Atlantis’ Aquaventure.  

For more information about Comfort Suites Paradise Island’s “4th Night Free” promotion, and to save on summer vacations call the hotel toll-free at +1 (855) 603-1105 or email sales@comfortsuitespi.com

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Get your laugh on, March On, family drama by Gea Pierre, debut this weekend in Turks and Caicos 

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Dana Malcolm 

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After resounding success in the Bahamas, hit play ‘March On, The Story of Us’ has been inundated with requests to take their show on the road, and the first location they’ll be hitting is Providenciales Turks and Caicos with tickets on sale again this weekend, the show debuts Friday night.

Magnetic Media spoke to Gea Pierre, playwright, who told us the TCI was a natural first choice for the cast and crew where shows are set for Brayton Hall, for Friday May 10 at 8pm and Saturday has two showings; matinee at 4pm and evening, 8pm.

Tickets are $75 VIP. General admission is $60.

“We started ‘March On’ in November 2023 and it was really an opportunity for us to tell a story, the story of the Bahamas and to encompass the nations that we have an amazing relationship with like the Turks and Caicos,” she continued “We really got a lot of people calling [for the play] from [the TCI], so much so we really had to pay attentattention.

The response to ‘March On’ at home and abroad was overwhelming.

“To say it went well is an understatement, even before we opened we got calls from Canada, from all over the US with people wanting us to come and perform.”

And take the show on the road they did! Gea and her team have launched “March On: The Tour” and will be in Providenciales to perform on May 10th and 11th. It’s the first of a number of stops which include Nassau and several US locations.

Online tickets are available for purchase with credit cards. The full team returns on Friday, May 10 with the comedy production being held under the patronage of Washington Misick, TCI Premier and First Lady Delthia Misick.

Describing the close familial relationships between the TCI and the Bahamas, for many on the crew it will be like coming home Gea told us, for others it will be a treat to visit for the first time, the places that their grandparents described.

Gea maintained that the team wanted to keep the show as accessible to residents as possible.

As for why you should come out and see the play, other than the great price point:

“The way that people have responded to it is non stop laughter, people have been moved to tears because there’s some emotion. It does not only lend to Bahamians. It’s a family drama, and anyone who’s ever been a part of a family is going to get something out of it, and something moving.”

 

 

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The Bahamas Successfully Hosts Its Fourth World Athletics Relays

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NASSAU, Bahamas – Hundreds of people from around the world turned out in full force for the BTC World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 that took place at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, May 4 -5, 2024.

This is the sixth edition of the relays and the fourth time that The Bahamas has hosted the event, which actually made its debut in The Bahamas in 2014.

President, World Athletics, Sabastian Coe said after three very successful editions from 2014 to 2017, the World Athletics Relays has quickly become one of the World Athletics vibrant competitions, developing a culture of fun and innovation that gives it a unique flavour.

 

He thanked the Bahamas Government, the local World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 committee and the Bahamian people for agreeing to host the relays.  However, his main thanks were to the “world’s best sprinters” travelling from all the continents to compete in preparation for the road to Paris, France, in two months’ time.

During the opening ceremony, the athletes were given words of advice from Carl Lewis, one of only four Olympic athletes to have won nine Olympic gold medals, who is widely recognized as one of the greatest athletes of all time.

 

He said, “Keep it simple, do not try to do anything extra.  Do what your coaches said.  Leave on time, leave on time, leave on time.”

The athletes and crowds were treated to the sounds and sights of Junkanoo at the end of the opening ceremony.  The Junkanoo performers stuck around for the two days of competitions, playing for the sprinters as they competed on the track.

Teams competed in the Women’s and men’s 4x100m, and the women’s men’s and mixed 4x400m.  A total of 14 teams at the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 automatically qualified  for places at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.   Both days of competition were important, as day two offered another chance for qualifications for those teams unsuccessful on day one.

In fact, The Bahamas was able to take advantage of the second day of competition.

Bahamians were made proud as the country set a new national record during the mixed 4x400m relays thanks to the efforts of 16-year-old Shania Adderley, a student of Tabernacle Baptist Academy.

The team came first in their heat on Sunday evening after not being able to gain a spot for the Paris Olympics on the first day of competition.

Other sprinters on the team included Alonzo Russell, as well as Olympic champions Steven Gardiner and Shaunae Miller-Uibo.

(BIS Photos/Kemuel Stubbs)

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PM at World Relays 2024 Opening: ‘Tonight, the eyes are on The Bahamas’

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NASSAU, The Bahamas – During his remarks at the Opening Ceremony for the World Athletics Relays 2024, on May 4, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis welcomed the special guests, athletes,  officials, and “all lovers of athletics from around the world” to the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium here in the “vibrant heart” of Nassau, Bahamas.

“This weekend, the world’s finest athletes gather on our shores to embark on a journey that is not only about speed and strength but also about dreams and determination,” Prime Minister Davis said.  “From the serene beauty of our islands to the historic grandeur of Paris, this event marks a crucial path to the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.”

He added: “Here in The Bahamas, we are no strangers to world-class athletics or the warmth and exuberance that such international gatherings bring. It is a distinct honor to once again welcome the World Athletics Relays back to our islands. This event holds a special place in our hearts, symbolizing a bridge between nations brought together by the universal language of sport.”

Prime Minister Davis noted that that year’s theme, “Paradise to Paris,” captured the essence of that journey.

“It is here, amidst the splendor of our sun-kissed beaches and the rhythmic sway of our palms that the chase towards Olympic glory begins anew,” he stated.  “We are thrilled to offer a backdrop of unparalleled beauty, where every sprint, every baton pass, and every victory lap is set against the picture-perfect canvas of our islands.”

 

He added: “To our athletes, I say this: as you stand on the precipice of your dreams, ready to catapult yourself into the annals of history, know that you are part of a legacy of excellence and determination. This weekend, you are not only competitors but also ambassadors of your countries and the spirit of sport. We are especially proud of Team Bahamas, who carry the weight of their performance and the hopes and pride of our nation. You embody the spirit of The Bahamian people, and we are behind you every step of the way.”

Prime Minister said that to the international visitors, he extended “the warmest Bahamian welcome”.

 

“Over the next few days, as you revel in the thrill of competition, take a moment to bask in the beauty of our island,” he stated.  “Discover why we proudly say, “It’s Better in The Bahamas.” Whether it’s the hospitality of our people, the tranquility of our waters, or the rhythm of our culture, you are in for an experience that captures the heart and rejuvenates the soul.”

“Let us celebrate the unity and friendship that sports foster, cheering every athlete and savoring the spectacle of human potential at its best,” Prime Minister Davis added.  “I hope the races are swift, the results are inspiring, and the memories are lasting.

“Welcome to The Bahamas, the paradise where champions chase their dreams to Paris.  As your host, it is my immense pleasure to declare the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 2024 officially open.  Let the games begin.”

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