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Bahamas or Bust: A Lifetime of Islands Just 27 Air Minutes Away
Lunch in South Florida, sunset in The Bahamas. Not many will say that’s very doable. But we here in South Florida most certainly can, because just 50 miles off our Florida coast sits another slice of paradise. Sixteen slices to be exact. Sixteen...
Bahamas incurs $1bn trade deficit for 2025 first quarter
The Bahamas incurred a $1bn trade deficit for the first three months of 2025 despite exports more than doubling year-over-year, it was revealed yesterday. Data unveiled by the Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI) revealed that this nation...

Baha Mar's culinary and arts festival expected to the best one yet
Renowned culinary masters, cocktail shakers, and creative artists are set to take over the Baha Mar resort this fall for the 2026 Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival. Each year, the dynamic festival features an array of events, including interactive...

Bahamas: Police investigate sexual assault of US national on Guana Cay
Trigger Warning: This article contains information of a sensitive nature. Details include sexual assault. The information can potentially be upsetting and may trigger negative feelings or memories. Police in the Northern Bahamas are investigating...

Bahamas Trade Commission to train SMEs in international trade
As part of the government’s bid to improve trade diversification and the exportation of Bahamian goods, Senator Barry Griffin said yesterday that the Bahamas Trade Commission (BTC) will ensure that at least 50 small and medium-sized businesses in...

Israel strikes Yemen ports; Houthis respond with missiles
Sanaa: Israel’s military launched airstrikes early Monday, July 7, targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with the rebels responding with missile fire targeting Israel. The attacks came after an attack Sunday targeting a...

New on Netflix in July 2025 — every movie and show coming this month
Netflix has announced everything coming to the streaming service in July 2025, and there are some heavy hitters. It wasn't too hard to find five must-watch shows and movies that you need to add to your watchlist. First up is "The Old Guard 2."...
Art in Agriculture: A Celebration of Creativity and Community
Adjuah’s Arts, in partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), proudly presents Art in Agriculture, an immersive exhibit exploring the intersection of art and sustainable agriculture. The event will take...

Bahamas seeks clarity from US over claim of Iranians interdicted at sea
The Bahamian government has requested urgent clarification from U.S. authorities following a social media post reportedly by American congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna alleging that Iranian and Russian nationals were interdicted by the U.S. Coast...
Bahamas Private Island Lists for $5.25M
A new private island has come to market in The Bahamas, offering a rare combination of seclusion, natural beauty, and proximity to major hubs. The12-acre private island in the northern Exuma Cays, is now available for purchase. Located just 28...

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attack on bulk carrier that is now sinking in the Red Sea
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel's military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen's Houthi rebels, who responded with missile fire targeting Israel. The strikes came after the Houthis attacked a...

Carlos Alcaraz, Swampy Heat May Boost Wimbledon TV Ratings
If America’s enthusiasm for tennis is no longer as far-flung as it was during the heady days of the 1980s, Wimbledon remains a can’t-miss event for the sport’s hard core of devotees. Still, for many of the players who were dominant during tennis’...

Houthis fire missile at Israel after airstrikes hit Yemen targets
Dubai: Israel’s military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with the rebels responding with missile fire targeting Israel. The attacks came after an attack Sunday targeting a...
Stage set for the return of All Caribbean Wrestling Baha Bash II in Bahamas
By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net THE stage is set for the return of the All Caribbean Wrestling Baha Bash II in the Bahamas on Saturday at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, featuring Bahamian Kaylia Capri and heavyweight...

What's missing from the encyclopedia? This artist aims to fill in the gaps
Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour episode "How taking a second look can change your everything" At an early age, Tavares Strachan noticed there was a lot missing from his family's encyclopedia. Today, the artist searches for lost stories to include in...

entertainment Johnny Depp reveals he has empty-nest syndrome
Johnny Depp has "empty-nest syndrome". The 62-year-old actor — who has Lily-Rose, 25, and Jack, 22, with former partner Vanessa Paradis — misses the days his children were still young enough to call him "Papa" and he's amazed at how quickly they...

As Canada shuns US travel, Bahamas amps up tourism promotion
As Canadians continue to shun travel to the United States, thanks to US President Donald Trump’s tariff tiff with the nation, and proclamations of making Canada the US’s fifty-first state, The Bahamas has begun a promotion blitz to ensure that...

The TV actress caught skinny dipping in public
Every celebrity knows that the paparazzi can be your best friends or your worst enemies when it comes to living life in the glare of their camera lens. But one thing is certain – they will shadow celebrities everywhere in public and will chase...

Baha Bash set to return to The Bahamas
Baha Bash, presented by All Caribbean Wrestling (ACW), is set to return for a second year at the Grand Hyatt at the Baha Mar Resort this Saturday. The one-day event features a star-studded, nine-match card, including several of the company’s...

Deported reality TV star Joe Giudice begs Donald Trump to give him a 'second chance'
A former reality TV star is begging Donald Trump for a presidential pardon so that he can be reunited with his family in the US. Joe Giudice, 53, was jailed in 2014 after being convicted of multiple counts of bankruptcy fraud and one count of tax...