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A Con Artist [RACIST] wants Bahamians to fight progress – WELL, WHAT IS THIS?!
Someone ask Toby Smith where did he stole his plan for Paradise Island. Or BP gata show the details. NASSAU| Racists have little to no respect for Bahamians and Toby Smith, the half-baked British accent con artist, fits that description. Smith...

You Can’t Get Anymore Bahamian Than Bahama Hand Prints
Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In 1966, Bahama Hand Prints started bringing unique, handmade, colourful prints to The Bahamas. The late Helen Astarita and Berta Sands started this small manufacturing business, and now nearly 60 years later, it...

North Texas family’s dream Bahamas vacation turns into nightmare after husband and father nearly cut in half by boat propeller
By J.D. Miles Click here for updates on this story Texas (KTVT) — A dream summer vacation in paradise this week has turned into a nightmare for a Prosper family. A 42-year-old husband and father is in intensive care in a Miami hospital after a...

Strictly's Rachel Riley takes drastic action before TV show where 'anything can happen'
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Rachel Riley has confessed that she "wrote my will" prior to participating in a new reality TV programme which involves celebrities plunging into shark-infested waters. The 39 year old Countdown host joins a...
All roads lead to The Bahamas for #CANTO2025 40th Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition
CANTO, the premier telecommunications trade association in the Caribbean, proudly announces its milestone 40th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition, to be held at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in Nassau, The Bahamas from July 13th to 16th, 2025. This...

NACAC Championships Headed Back To Grand Bahama
Advertisement GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – The North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Championships are set to return to The Bahamas this summer. Thursday night in Grand Bahama, stakeholders officially launched the...

Sacramento actor Xavier Smalls stars in Tyler Perry Netflix film premiering July 11
Sacramento actor Xavier Smalls stars in Tyler Perry Netflix film premiering July 11 IS SET TO STAR IN A NEW MOVIE THAT WILL SOON BE STREAMING ON NETFLIX. IT’S CALLED TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S DESTINATION WEDDING. CHECK OUT THIS PREVIEW. I AM ILLEGAL...

Locals at Margaritaville Nassau invite visitors to celebrate Bahamas Independence
As The Bahamas prepares to celebrate its 52nd Independence Day on July 10, locals at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau are encouraging travelers to go beyond the beach and dive into the island’s vibrant culture, traditions, and national pride....

Fireworks on TV, Streaming ‘Sinners,’ Shooting Sharks (on Camera)
For those who’d rather beat the heat and enjoy 4th of July celebrations at home, options include A Capitol Fourth on PBS, the Macy’s fireworks extravaganza on NBC, the Boston Pops on The CW, and CNN‘s survey of events from coast to coast. Ryan...

Tweets of the week: Jaguars in the Bahamas, Cam Little from 72 yards, and more
Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some of this week’s Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter. Josh Hines-Allen made an appearance on the Rich Eisen Show: Tony Khan was also a guest on the Rich Eisen Show and...

Bahamas approves six agricultural products from DR, 80 more under consideration
The Bahamas has approved the importation of six agricultural products from the Dominican Republic, with 80 other products in the pipeline for approval, Chairman of the Bahamas Trade Commission Senator Barry Griffin said yesterday. Griffin said...
$1.5bn Bahamas 'treasure maps illegally exploited'
An underwater explorer is voicing fears that its $5m investment in creating "treasure maps" of The Bahamas is already being "illegally" exploited by an ex-contractor to locate "in excess of $1.5bn in riches". Carl Allen, owner of Walker's Cay, and...

Disney Dream Cruise Dramatic Rescue near Bahamas sees father jump into ocean after 5 year old falls
Father of a five year old jumped in the ocean after the girl slipped through a porthole on the Disney Dream cruise. Disney’s themed cruise ship was in the international waters between Bahamas and Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale when the...

MSC Invests in Grand Bahama Shipyard with Carnival and Royal Caribbean
MSC Cruises is set to become a third investor in the Grand Bahama Shipyard as the yard prepares to relaunch full services in 2026 with two new dry docks, which will be among the largest in the Western Hemisphere. It comes as the shipping giant has...

The Jaws: The Revenge Novelization Is Even Crazier Than the Film
Jaws: The Revenge is often cited as one of the worst movies ever made. The movie is so bad that, along with Superman IV: The Quest for Peace and Batman & Robin, it makes a compelling case that all franchises should stop after the third movie. A...

I was so scared of dying in a shark attack I made a will: Countdown's Rachel Riley reveals her fears she'd be a 'goner' during filming for shocking new show
Rachel Riley was frightened before she even flew out to film new reality show Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters. But here she reveals the sheer euphoria of going eyeball to eyeball with ferocious maneaters... We were thrown in the deep end,...

"Not like these other spoiled nepo babies" - NBA fans react as Joel Embiid's newest teammate VJ Edgecombe erupts with double-double on debut
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe dropped a double-double in his NBA Summer League debut on Saturday. Edgecombe finished with 28 points and 10 rebounds, prompting fans to react to Joel Embiid's new teammate online. Fellow rookies with...

Claudio’s opens Bahamas outpost at Atlantis Paradise Island
THE BLUEPRINT: Claudio’s opens first international location at Atlantis Paradise Island New venue blends Long Island nautical charm with Caribbean flair Menu features Claudio’s classics and Bahamian-inspired dishes Restaurant includes lagoon...

Barclays Center debuts public art honoring 2024 Liberty champions
The New York Liberty celebrate their 2024 WNBA championship victory. A new public art installation by LaToya Ruby Frazier at Barclays Center, ‘The Liberty Portraits: A Monument to the 2024 Champions,’ honors the team with nine-foot-tall portraits...

Challenges facing families in an independent Bahamas
As we celebrate the 52nd independence of The Bahamas, we are grateful for what we have done so far. We have come a long way. Independence gave rise to the establishment of important institutions that are integral to the nation’s health and...