Extensive International Airlinks
Six major airports in The Bahamas are served by various international airlines including Delta, Carnival Airlines, Continental Airlines, British Airways, Air Jamaica and American Eagle that fly to key destinations in Europe, North and South America and the Caribbean with connections around the globe. Scheduled domestic services by the national airline, Bahamasair, link the islands, while also providing scheduled service to Florida. Char-ter services are available to all parts of the archipelago.

Modern Telecommunications
Telecommunications services in the islands are state-of-the-art. Instantaneous direct international links are provided through a 100 percent digital switching system. International telex, cellular radio telephone, facsimile, internet access, automatic radio paging and private lines services are all available. Additionally, the installation of a fiber-optic submarine cable between The Bahamas and Florida has improved and increased the capability for both voice and data communications.

A Crossroads For International Shipping
Twenty-three seaports dot The Bahamas, allowing for regular shipping connections to the Americas and Europe. The ports in Nassau and Freeport are major international transhipment centres servicing both tourism and commerce. Expansion of the Freeport Harbour, a focal point of the 200 square mile Freeport free trade zone, was completed in 1998, making Freeport a state-of-the-art container transshipment terminal.

Modern And Extensive Medical Facilities
In New Providence, The Princess Margaret Hospital provides a wide range of specialist facilities. There are also two smaller private hospitals, Doctors Hospital and Lyford Cay Hospital which also offer specialized state-of-the-art medical treatment. In addition, hospital facilities exist in Freeport and numerous clinics are located throughout the Commonwealth. Resident medical doctors provide health care in the Family Islands.