Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Corporate political activity of the food industry in the development of food policies in Latin America and the Caribbean: a narrative review of the current literature
Globalization and Health
·
August 26, 2025
Narrative review The search provided an initial screening sample of 29,644 documents from search platforms (n = 29,611) and grey literature (n = 39). Following a title screening, 29,174 documents were excluded because they did not meet the...
Bahamas and China solidify business training partnership
The Nassau Guardian
·
The Bahamas Trade Commission has cemented a long-term partnership with the Chinese Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO), which has agreed to provide ongoing training for Bahamian business leaders and government professionals in the...
The BCB and BCPOU Sign New Industrial Agreement
Bahamas Local
·
Executive Members of The Bahamas Communications & Public Officers Union (BCPOU) met with Leaders and Members of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) to sign a four-year Industrial Agreement on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Under the...
Caribbean Roundup: Tourism investment in Antigua and Barbuda, jobs struggle in the Bahamas
Caribbean Life - New York
·
August 26, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda The Antigua and Barbuda parliament will discuss the government’s proposal to allow the National Social Security Scheme (NSSS) to invest in the Jolly Beach Hotel. The minister recently said continued discussions on the...
Rock Legend Lenny Kravitz to Headline the 2025 Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival
Breaking Travel News
·
August 26, 2025
Baha Mar, the leading resort destination in the Caribbean, is proud to announce 4-time GRAMMY® Award-winning writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, around multi-hyphenate icon and proud Bahamian Lenny Kravitz as this year’s headline performer...
Carnival Cruise Line Takes Bold Approach Bringing Back Risky Location 15 Years Later
The Travel
·
August 26, 2025
Carnival Cruise Line continues to make bold adjustments to its schedule. The cruise line was recently applauded for taking action and putting a popular destination on a time-out. Carnival replaced its service to Bermuda in August due to concerns...
Bahamas Trade Commission participates in SME Management seminar in China
The Tribune (Bahamas)
·
August 25, 2025
The Bahamas Trade Commission recently participated in the Seminar on SME Management for The Bahamas held in China from August 5th to 18th. The seminar brought together government officials, business leaders, and trade representatives from The...
Rock Legend Lenny Kravitz to Headline the 2025 Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival
Breaking Travel News
·
August 26, 2025
Baha Mar, the leading resort destination in the Caribbean, is proud to announce 4-time GRAMMY® Award-winning writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, around multi-hyphenate icon and proud Bahamian Lenny Kravitz as this year’s headline performer...
Caribbean Volleyball: Bahamas Men claim the silver
The Tribune (Bahamas)
·
August 25, 2025
BAHAMAS men’s team runners-up receiving their awwards from BVF president Kurkwood Greene and Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg. By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net AFTER dethroning the defending champions...
Poachers top concern for fishing industry
The Tribune (Bahamas)
·
August 25, 2025
By ANNELIA NIXON Tribune Business Reporter anixon@tribunemedia.net Fishermen were “spared” with the passing of Hurricane Erin, and poachers remain top concerns for the industry, says Keith Carroll, the National Fisheries Association’s (NFA)...
CPC eyes vendor verification system to boost consumer confidence
The Tribune (Bahamas)
·
August 25, 2025
Senator Randy Rolle, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), says the agency is exploring the introduction of a vendor verification system aimed at strengthening consumer confidence and ensuring safer transactions, particularly for...
Spanish shipping giant Balearia set to take over Trasmediterranea operations
Euro Weekly News
·
August 25, 2025
The operation includes the management of 15 vessels. Credit: Prensa Balearia Balearia has strengthened its position as Spain’s leading shipping group after reaching an agreement to acquire part of the operations of Armas Trasmediterránea. The deal...
Newly formed Bahamas Pharmaceutical Union will focus exclusively on collective bargaining
The Tribune (Bahamas)
·
August 25, 2025
By KEILE CAMPBELL Tribune Staff Reporter kcampbell@tribunemedia.net PRESIDENT of the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association (BPA), Dr Marvin Smith, stressed that the newly formed Bahamas Pharmaceutical Union (BPU) will operate separately from the...
BEMU continues strike
The Nassau Guardian
·
Bahamas Educators Managerial Union (BEMU) President Stephen McPhee said yesterday that public school administrators will continue to take industrial action until the Ministry of Education honors its industrial agreement with the union. “They’re...
The Ultimate All-Inclusive Resort for Spring Break Is in The Bahamas
Caribbean Journal
·
August 25, 2025
All-Inclusive, Caribbean Travel Advisor August 25, 2025 - 10:28 am By: Karen Udler There are beach resorts, and then there are places that seem purpose-built for Spring Break. On Nassau’s famed Cable Beach, Breezes Resort & Spa has carved out a...
Antigua and Barbuda aims to be green shipping hub
Seatrade Maritime News
·
August 25, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda’s government and Bahamas-based maritime startup Veer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a clean shipping hub. The two parties to the MoU intend to transform Antigua and Barbuda’s port into the region’s...
Businesses flood Chamber with complaints over soaring energy bills
Eye Witness News
·
August 25, 2025
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Bahamian businesses are reaching out “in droves” to the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) with mounting concerns over skyrocketing electricity bills, according to the organisation’s chief...
Save Exuma Alliance urges government to halt Sampson Cay dredging as construction hiring begins
Eye Witness News
·
August 25, 2025
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The group, operating under the umbrella Save Exuma Alliance (S.E.A.), argues that Miami-based Yntegra Group’s resort proposal — which includes a Rosewood Exuma hotel, over 90 structures, and two megayacht marinas — risks...
Burlington County hosting farm-to-table dinner at Agricultural Center
The Trentonian - New Jersey
·
August 25, 2025
MOORESTOWN – Burlington County’s rich agricultural heritage will be showcased during Burlington County’s first-ever Harvest Dinner Celebration next month at the Burlington County Agricultural Center. Tickets are on sale now for this special...
Bahamians Enjoy the Parade of Nations at Carifesta XV in Barbados
Bahamas Local
·
Members of The Bahamas Delegation to the Caribbean Festival of the Arts (Carifesta) XV expressed positive feedback on the Parade of Nations that took them through Bridgetown, Barbados, from Golden Square Freedom Park to Queen's Park, on August 22,...