Min. of Labour Holds Townhall Meeting to Discuss Reforms to the Employment and the Industrial Relations Acts

The Minister of Labour and the Public Service the Hon. Pia Glover said stakeholders and members of the public were gathered at the Legislative Reform Townhall Meeting because the labour laws affect every single resident in The Bahamas. “Whether...

Joint programme introduces AgTech Pilot Cohort in Grand Bahama

The Bahamas has launched a groundbreaking AgTech Pilot Cohort in Grand Bahama, joining global nations like Brazil and Nigeria in prioritizing food security through technology. The initiative, housed at the Harold DeGregory Complex, is a...

Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensifying, forecast to become a rare Category 5

By CNN Meteorologist Chris Dolce (CNN) — Melissa strengthened into a hurricane with 90 mph winds on Saturday as the US National Hurricane Center warned it would turn into a rare Category 5 hurricane by Monday afternoon. The center of the hurricane...

Video: Frosty Cool Weekend, Unsettled Work Week

Video: Frosty Cool Weekend, Unsettled Work Week WATER WHERE MELISSA IS SITTING. AND YOU CAN SEE IT’S NEAR 90 DEGREES. SO THAT’S JUST A FUEL FOR THIS STORM AS THIS SLOWLY CRAWLS ITS WAY NORTHWESTWARD, GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER TO JAMAICA OVER THE...

“Abaco’s Story Is Not One of Defeat, But of Resiliency, Unity & Strength”

Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement ABACO, BAHAMAS – The construction of the hurricane shelter and community centre was made possible thanks to a $1 million...

Hurricane Melissa expected to rapidly intensify into dangerous Category 5

Melissa has become a Category 1 hurricane that is expected to intensify over the weekend. It is expected to become a Category 4 hurricane by Sunday and a Category 5 storm — with winds up to 160 mph — before making landfall over Jamaica on Tuesday...

Money in Politics & The Church

Dear Editor, We here in The Bahamas have been debating and talking, seemingly endlessly, about the necessity for campaign finance reforms. We seem to have developed the deadly phobia of ‘opposing’ money being used in politics as if it is a deadly...

Bahamas warned: ‘Don’t get carried away by S&P move’

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas is being urged not to let its upgraded credit rating from Standard & Poor’s “go to your head” even as a prominent businessman hailed the move as “a game changer” and...

Govt launches Agriculture and Marine Cadets Program

The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources partnered with the Ministry of Education and the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) to launch its Agriculture and Marine Cadets Program yesterday. The program seeks to foster...

Celebrity Cruises takes delivery of its newest ship: Celebrity Xcel

Written by Marine Log Staff Photo: Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises yesterday marked two milestones at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire France. The Royal Caribbean Group brand officially took delivery of its newest Edge...

Pursuing the digital agricultural economy, The Bahamas Launches AgTech Pilot Cohort 

The Bahamas has officially joined countries such as Brazil, Indonesia, and Nigeria in taking a vested interest in food sustainability and expanding its agricultural sector. Through a groundbreaking collaboration with BTVI, BAMSI, Dimitra...

BACSWN set to roll out new aviation emergency-response network across Bahamas

BACSWN officials met with airport and health administrators and conducted town hall meetings in both North and South Long Island to inform the public of the implementation of aviation emergency response services throughout The Bahamas, in...

Burrows Attends USA Basketball Coaches Academy

Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement U.S.A. – Bahamas National Team veteran player Jaraun “Kino” Burrows continues to grow the game, this time from the...

Colina supports Bahamas Red Cross Starlight Soirée in Freeport

Colina Insurance Limited proudly sponsored the Starlight Soirée, a semi-formal gala reception held Saturday at the Grand Lucayan Resort. The evening brought together community members, supporters, and corporate partners for a night of elegance,...

Foreign-owned agricultural land area in Australia grows, ATO report shows

THE area of foreign-owned agricultural land in Australia has grown by 3.3 percent over the 12 months ended 30 June 2024, latest data generated by the Australian Taxation Office shows. The report, covering the 12 months to 30 June 2024, is based on...

Will AI Impact The Local Modeling Industry? 

Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Artificial intelligence is a hot topic across various industries, with employees fearing they may be replaced by AI...

Pursuing the digital agricultural economy, The Bahamas Launches AgTech Pilot Cohort

The Bahamas has officially joined countries such as Brazil, Indonesia, and Nigeria in taking a vested interest in food sustainability and expanding its agricultural sector. Through a groundbreaking collaboration with BTVI, BAMSI, Dimitra...

Nguvu mining CEO, Angela List, grabs global award in New York 

Mining magnate Angela List, has been conferred with the 2025 Global Power Female Award, an exclusive honour recognising the world’s most accomplished businesswomen, at a ceremony held in New York, United States of America. The prestigious awards,...

Nguvu Mining CEO wins Global Power Women award

…First Ghanaian in Global Network of Heads of States and powerful business leaders Mining magnate Angela List has been conferred with the 2025 Global Power Female Award, an exclusive award which celebrates the most accomplished businesswomen in...

BPL says relief on the way for Eleuthera consumers

As Eleuthera continues to face “legacy challenges” relating to electricity supply, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) said yesterday one of two new generators will soon be brought online in Rock Sound. “Over the weekend, one of two new generators at...