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BAMSI graduate finds his voice through art
With a quiet nudge and a single flyer, the course of Ryshon Bethel’s life began to take shape. The flyer, presented by his mother shortly after high school graduation, highlighted Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) Art and...

Bachelor in Paradise Goes Golden, ‘Art Detectives’ Finale and Return of Madame Blanc, Survival Stories
Disney/Bahareh RitterBachelor in Paradise I wonder if anyone participating in this year’s summer bacchanalia has seen Harold and Maude (a 1971 dark comedy about a young man’s romantic attachment to an eccentric, elderly woman). Probably not, but...

Interview: Rob Williford talks 9 years with Luke Combs & new album ‘Johnny & Jenny’
After years in the spotlight as Luke Combs’ longtime collaborator, Grammy-nominated songwriter Rob Williford has stepped into a new chapter with the release of his deeply personal debut album ‘Johnny & Jenny'. Known as a behind-the-scenes...

Wedding bookings decline in July and August
Members of the Bahamas Bridal Association (BBA) are experiencing a soft summer. Lesley Pinder, president of the BBA, told Guardian Business that there was a decline in summer wedding bookings in July and August. “Some of our members have said that...

Firefall Guitarist’s Travels Go Way Beyond Colorado’s Mountains
Firefall's Jock Bartley (left) and Steven Weinmeister perform as part of the Stagecoach Music Festival in 2010 in Indio, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images) Getty Images The band Firefall has always been synonymous with Boulder,...
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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...

Avolta launches retail onboard NCL's new Norwegian Aqua ship
A sweeping view of the new Avolta retail offering onboard Norwegian Aqua. Avolta has unveiled its retail offering onboard the new Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Norwegian Aqua ship, comprising eight duty free shops, together with additional spaces...

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...

Halestorm, Motionless in White, Knocked Loose confirmed for 2026 ShipRocked cruise
Halestorm, Knocked Loose and Motionless in White are among the artists playing the 2026 ShipRocked concert cruise, taking place Jan. 25-31, 2026. The 2026 edition of ShipRocked will see the Carnival Horizon ship set sail from Miami on January...

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...

Avolta launches new retail experience aboard Norwegian Aqua
Avolta has opened eight duty-free outlets and dedicated category-specific stores as part of a “world class” retail experience onboard the new Norwegian Cruise Line ship Norwegian Aqua. There are a number of first-at-sea concepts on board, with...
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...

Cameron Boozer's girlfriend Yva Lauren Cao, shares 3-word reaction to wholesome snaps with her 'bestie'
Cameron Boozer, the son of the two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, signed with the Duke Blue Devils after concluding his impressive high school career at the Columbus Explorers. The 6-foot-9 power forward led the school to their fourth...

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...

Seeking clarity on Minnis’ political intentions
Dear Editor, As a concerned and engaged citizen, I write to seek a deeper understanding of the rationale behind former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Alexander Minnis’ reported consideration of remaining in frontline politics as either an independent...

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....

Haiti calls for more support
Laurent Saint-Cyr (right), an advisor of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council, addressing journalists at a media briefing marking the end of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community at...