Warming oceans probably fueling Hurricane Melissa’s rapid intensification

The extraordinary intensification of Hurricane Melissa, set to be one of the strongest storms to ever hit Jamaica, is probably a symptom of the rapid heating of the world’s oceans, scientists have said. Melissa was a tropical storm on Saturday,...

Consultative Reform Town Hall Meeting held in Grand Bahama for the Employment and Industrial Relations Acts

Minister of Labour and the Public Service, the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle led off the Legislative Reform Town Hall Meeting in Grand Bahama, explaining to a cross-section of residents the National Tripartite Council’s efforts to bring a more balanced,...

Bahamas PM: Prosperity Lies in Renewables, Not Sacrifice.

- Advertisement - Prime Minister Philip Davis of The Bahamas spoke at the Global Renewables Summit in New York on September 22, 2025, where he called for a shift in how the world talks about energy and climate. He said the future of renewable...

ICJ and Fossil Fuels: A Faulty Construction of Justice

On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a historic Advisory Opinion on climate change. Its tipping point lies in establishing that violation of climate obligations under international law is seen as a wrongful act,...

Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts take home 16 World Travel Awards; Sandals Royal Bahamian named Bahamas' Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2025

Sandals Royal Bahamian was named Bahamas’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2025 – one of 16 awards Sandals Resorts and Beaches were honored with at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean and The Americas. The ceremony held at Sandals...

Challenger Energy considering legal action on oil drilling license renewal delay

For the first time since it has been engaging the government for the renewal of its exploratory licenses for oil drilling in The Bahamas, Challenger Energy Group (CEG) is talking about taking legal action against the government for the delay in...

Americans stranded in Jamaica plea for help as 'worst ever hurricane' to slam Caribbean island

Prayers are being sent out from the US to friends and family stranded in Jamaica, which is in the direct path of Hurricane Melissa. Worried aunt, Jamie Neimeyer, posted on X that her nephew and his bride of one week are trapped. 'We tried every...

Melissa forecast: Worst case scenario for Jamaica unfolding in slow motion

Hurricane Melissa has charged into the top tier of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes of all-time, and is poised to be not only the worst landfall in Jamaican history, but one of the most intense hurricane landfalls ever on any landmass bordering...

Hurricane Melissa, at Category 5, is set to slam into Jamaica as island's strongest recorded storm

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage. It would be the...

Jonquel Jones, the WNBA Star Finding ‘Freedom’ in Fashion

“I’m an extroverted introvert, and when I enter spaces like that, I think the Bahamian in me—the Caribbean girl in me—comes out a little bit and I can move through those spaces as myself,” Jones explains after recalling a casual conversation she...

Hurricane Melissa threatens to bring catastrophic flooding, landslides to Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba

Hurricane Melissa | Via CBS News Kingston, Jamaica — Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 early Monday as it neared Jamaica, threatening to bring catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. The storm...

Melissa strengthens to Category 5 hurricane, forecasted to make landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage. Melissa is forecast to make landfall on the...

University of The Bahamas Preparing for Major Milestone in International Accreditation Journey

Focused on continuous improvement throughout its academic affairs, student services, and operations, University of The Bahamas (UB) is preparing for a significant milestone in its road to international accreditation. UB President Dr. Robert...

Pintard agrees on tabled amendment for Bahamas Protected Areas Fund

By RASHAD ROLLE Tribune News Editor rrolle@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday said the Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (Amendment) Bill 2025 will allow Bahamian professionals to take the lead in managing the country’s...

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...

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...

How climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa’s ferocity

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Millville woman has a world of stories to share

Lisa Silliman-French of Millville has spent decades traveling the world, supporting and photographing wildlife. The retired kinesiology professor said last week that, although the meeting only lasted a few moments, she recalls vividly the way the...

As Atlantic Ocean warms, climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa's ferocity

The warming of the world's oceans caused by climate change helped double Hurricane Melissa's wind speed in less than 24 hours over the weekend, climate scientists said Monday. Hurricane Melissa is currently a Category 5 storm, the highest...

These major cruise lines changed itineraries due…

Cruise lines are changing itineraries to avoid Hurricane Melissa. The storm strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane as it closed in on Jamaica. “Catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides are likely today through...