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AWARD-WINNING HOP-ON JET SERVICE JSX LANDS IN THE BAHAMAS WITH FLIGHTS TO MARSH HARBOUR STARTING DECEMBER 14, 2023
Customers traveling from Dallas, Miami/Opa-locka & Westchester County can escape the East Coast & Midwest winter season in style with an elevated, effortless & stress-free travel experience to Marsh Harbour aboard spacious 30-seat jets
(DALLAS, TX)—August 24, 2023—The world’s only 5-star hop-on jet service, JSX, is officially headed to the Bahamas with its first-ever flights from Miami/Opa-locka (OPF) to Marsh Harbour (MHH), commencing December 14, 2023 through Spring of 2024, with seamless same-plane service
from Westchester County (HPN), and 1-stop service from Dallas (DAL).
Offering a simplified time-saving international travel experience from departure to arrival with industry-leading no dwell time procedures and many of the perks of flying private without the price tag, savvy vacation-seekers and second homeowners can spend more time exploring the stunning turquoise waters of the Abacos Islands by bypassing needless time idling at congested airports.
Customers can arrive just 45 minutes before departure at a JSX private terminal in Dallas, Westchester County, or Opa-locka and simply hop on & go, enjoying 30-seat jets equipped with business class legroom, no overhead bins, frictionless security, free high speed in-flight Starlink Wi-Fi, in-seat power, and complimentary gourmet inflight snacks and beverages. Upon arrival at Marsh Harbour’s main terminal, Customers will pass through the Government-mandated security checkpoint with no lines, no stress, and an expedited customs & clearance process once reserved exclusively for private jet patrons.
Dramatically improving air travel for thousands of travelers every day, JSX has amassed a reputation for joyful, simple, and reliable air travel by championing a category of flying it calls ‘hop-on jet service’ for all, connecting Customers to must-visit destinations for leisure, business, or both across the brand’s fast-growing coast to coast
network with an industry-leading completion rate of over 99.5%.
The new seasonal international flight service to Marsh Harbour (MHH) will commence on December 14, 2023 as follows:
New JSX flights between Miami/Opa-locka (OPF) and Marsh Harbour (MHH)
- Nonstop flights between Miami/Opa-locka (OPF) and Marsh Harbour (MHH) will begin December 14, 2023, and will operate 5 days per week on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- Introductory fares start at $199 one-way and include at least two checked bags (weight/size restrictions apply), free in-flight Wi-Fi, onboard cocktails, and business-class legroom.
- Customers may check in just 45 minutes before their flight from JSX’s private terminal located at Embassair, 13550 NW 47th Avenue, Opa-locka, FL 33054.
- Arrive at and return from Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH), GW7C+9P5, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas – free of crowds and lines.
New JSX flights between Westchester County (HPN) and Marsh Harbour (MHH)
- Same-plane through flights between Westchester County (HPN) and Marsh Harbour (MHH) will begin December 14, 2023 and will operate 5 days per week on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday. Customers will make a brief stop in Opa-locka before continuing on the same aircraft to Marsh Harbour. - Introductory fares start at $849 one-way and include at least two checked bags (weight/size restrictions apply), free in-flight Wi-Fi, onboard cocktails, and business-class legroom.
- Customers may check in just 45 minutes before their flight from JSX’s private terminal located at Atlantic Aviation (West) 67 Tower Road West Harrison, NY 10604.
- Arrive at and return from Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH), GW7C+9P5, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas – free of crowds and lines.
New JSX flights between Dallas (DAL) and Marsh Harbour (MHH)
- One-stop flights between Dallas (DAL) and Marsh Harbour (MHH) will begin December 14, 2023, and will operate 5 days per week on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- Introductory fares start at $649 one-way and include at least two checked bags (weight/size restrictions apply), free in-flight WiFi, onboard cocktails, and business-class legroom.
- Customers may check in just 45 minutes before their flight from JSX’s private terminal located at 8555 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, TX 75235.
- Arrive at and return from Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH), GW7C+9P5, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas – free of crowds and lines.
“We are steadfast in our commitment to easing access to vacation-worthy destinations such as the Bahamas by offering the most convenient and hassle-free travel possible,” said JSX CEO Alex Wilcox. “We are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our flight network to the beautiful beach town of Marsh Harbour, allowing Customers the opportunity to skip long lines in style, with comfort, and ease.”
“After months of engagement with JSX, we are excited to support this new launch for Abaco, even as the island continues its impressive trek towards full post-Dorian and Covid pandemic recovery,” said The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation. “With the additional air stopover arrivals and increased seat capacity from such an important key market, we are pleased to expose new and returning visitors to a beautiful and diverse product and expect tremendous economic benefits for the local communities.”
With a fast-growing international and domestic coast-to-coast network now serving 45 routes across 24 key markets, JSX will resume its popular international flight service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cabo San Lucas (CSL) starting October 19, 2023, and will increase its service from Dallas (DAL) to 10 flights per week.
Seasonal JSX Flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Cabo San Lucas (CSL)
- Flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Cabo San Lucas (CSL) resume on October 19, 2023 and will operate once per day on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- Introductory fares start at $599 one-way and include at least two checked bags (weight/size restrictions apply), onboard cocktails, and business-class legroom.
- Customers may check in 45 minutes before their flight from Signature Flight Support, 6201 W. Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
- Arrive at and return from Cabo San Lucas Airport (CSL), Av. Leona Vicario, Col. del Sol CSL Mesa Colorada, 23460 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico – free of crowds and lines.
Increased JSX Flight Service between Dallas (DAL) and Cabo San Lucas (CSL)
- Flights between Dallas (DAL) and Cabo San Lucas (CSL) are ongoing, but will increase to two flights per day from October 19, 2023, on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This flight is the only regular international flight service from Dallas Love Field (DAL).
- Fares start at $519 one-way and include at least two checked bags (weight/size restrictions apply), onboard cocktails, and business-class legroom.
- Customers may check in just 45 minutes before their flight from JSX’s private terminal located at 8555 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, TX 75235.
Customers can book tickets online at www.jsx.com.
By Deandrea Hamilton | Magnetic Media
October 14, 2025 – It’s being called political theatre — but for citizens, constitutional watchdogs, and democracy advocates across the Caribbean, it feels far more serious. Within a single week, two national parliaments — in Trinidad and Tobago and St. Kitts and Nevis — descended into turmoil as opposition members stormed out in protest, accusing their Speakers of bias, overreach, and abuse of parliamentary procedure.
For observers, the walkouts signal a deeper problem: erosion of trust in the very institutions meant to safeguard democracy. When Speakers are viewed as political enforcers instead of neutral referees, parliaments stop functioning as chambers of debate and start performing as stages for power and spectacle — with citizens left wondering who, if anyone, is still accountable.
October 6: St. Kitts Parliament Erupts
The first walkout erupted in Basseterre on October 6, 2025, when Dr. Timothy Harris, former Prime Minister and now Opposition Leader,
led his team out of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly in a protest that stunned the chamber.
The flashpoint came as the Speaker moved to approve more than three years’ worth of unratified parliamentary minutes in one sitting — covering 27 meetings and three national budgets — without individual review or debate.
Dr. Harris called the move “a flagrant breach of the Constitution and parliamentary tradition,” warning that the practice undermines transparency and accountability. “No serious parliament can go years without approving a single set of minutes,” he said after exiting the chamber.
The Speaker defended the decision as administrative housekeeping, but critics were unconvinced, branding the move a “world record disgrace.” The opposition’s walkout triggered renewed calls for the Speaker’s resignation and sparked a wider public discussion about record-keeping, accountability, and respect for parliamentary norms in St. Kitts and Nevis.
October 10: Trinidad Opposition Follows Suit
Four days later, on October 10, 2025, the Opposition United National Congress (UNC) in Trinidad and Tobago staged its own walkout from the House of Representatives in Port of Spain.
The UNC accused the Speaker of partisan bias, claiming she had repeatedly blocked urgent questions, ignored points of order, and allowed government members to breach standing orders without consequence.
“The Speaker has failed in her duty to act impartially,” the Opposition declared in a statement. “Parliament is not the property of any political party or Presiding Officer.”
The dramatic exit was seen as a culmination of months of rising tension and frustration, with opposition MPs arguing that parliamentary rules were being selectively applied to silence dissenting voices.
Political analyst Dr. Marcia Ferdinand described the twin walkouts as “a warning sign that parliamentary democracy in the Caribbean is teetering on the edge of performative politics.”
“When chairs become political shields rather than constitutional referees,” she said, “democracy becomes theatre, not governance.”
A Pattern Emerging
While St. Kitts and Trinidad are very different political environments, both incidents point to the same regional fault line: the perception that Speakers — the guardians of parliamentary order — are no longer impartial.
In Westminster-style systems like those across the Caribbean, the Speaker’s authority depends not on power but on public confidence in fairness. Once that credibility erodes, parliamentary control collapses into confrontation.
Governance experts say the implications are serious: eroded trust between government and opposition, declining public confidence in state institutions, and growing voter cynicism that “rules” are flexible tools of political advantage.
Why It Matters
Parliamentary walkouts are not new in the Caribbean, but what makes these recent events different is their frequency and intensity — and
the regional echo they’ve created. Social media has amplified images of lawmakers storming out, with citizens from Barbados to Belize questioning whether the same erosion of decorum could be happening in their own legislatures.
Analysts warn that if this perception takes hold, it risks diminishing the moral authority of parliamentary democracy itself.
“Once opposition MPs believe the rules are rigged, and once citizens believe Parliament is just performance,” said one Caribbean governance researcher, “you’ve lost the most valuable currency in democracy — trust.”
Restoring Balance
Political reformers across the region are calling for tighter Standing Order enforcement, independent parliamentary service commissions, and training to strengthen Speaker neutrality. Civil society leaders say the public must also play its part by demanding transparency and refusing to normalize partisan manipulation of parliamentary procedure.
Whether these twin walkouts become catalysts for reform — or simply another episode of Caribbean political theatre — will depend on what happens next inside those chambers.
For now, democracy watchers agree on one thing: when opposition leaders feel the only way to be heard is to walk out, the entire democratic house — not just its Speaker — is in danger of collapse.
Angle by Deandrea Hamilton. Built with ChatGPT (AI). Magnetic Media — CAPTURING LIFE.
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