Hurricane Melissa wreaks $8 billion in damage, kills dozens

The devastation from Hurricane Melissa came into focus after the record-setting storm moved past Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba with at least 33 deaths and almost $8 billion of damage in its wake. Across the Caribbean, the storm’s powerful winds have...

Royal Caribbean's beach club signs up two Bahamian vendors

Two Bahamian vendors will start their partnerships at Royal Caribbean International’s (RCI) beach club this coming December. Captain Cameron Gibson, director of business integration, Royal Caribbean Group Bahamas, announced two key and vital...

Hurricane Melissa barrels through Caribbean, accelerates towards Bermuda

HAVANA/KINGSTON/PORT-AU-PRINCE: Hurricane Melissa tore through the northern Caribbean and was seen picking up speed as it churned across open ocean towards Bermuda on Thursday, leaving a trail of high winds and destruction from Jamaica to Cuba and...

Nearly 50 dead after Hurricane Melissa thrashes Caribbean

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa rose to nearly 50 people, officials said, after the ferocious storm devastated Caribbean islands and was bearing down on Bermuda. Flooding was expected to subside in the Bahamas although high water could...

Pickstock: I am the only one who can do the job

As he spoke at the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP’s) Southwest Linkup last night, Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis urged supporters to show up in the upcoming Golden Isles by-election, as he praised the party’s candidate, Senator Darron...

NASCAR Legend Jumps to Rescue as Another Hurricane Hits North America

On Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, Hurricane Melissa made history by becoming the strongest hurricane ever to make direct landfall on Jamaica since modern record-keeping began. It slammed into the island as a catastrophic Category 5 storm with 185...

Onboard Rehearsals of "Disney Hercules" Continue as the Disney Destiny Goes The Distance Across The Atlantic

As the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet makes its way to the States, final touches and rehearsals are taking place on the Walt Disney Theatre stage of the Disney Destiny. What’s Happening: As the Disney Destiny makes its way to its...

The Melissa Catastrophe: When the ‘Historic’ Becomes the New Normal

Hurricane Melissa, rated the strongest storm of the 2025 Atlantic season, is the latest and most brutal proof that the climate crisis is redefining the meaning of destruction. The tipping point came on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, when Melissa made...

Hurricane Melissa’s death toll climbs to 44, storm churns north

Hurricane Melissa’s confirmed death toll climbed to 44 on Thursday, October 30, according to official reports, after wreaking destruction across much of the northern Caribbean and picking up speed as it headed toward Bermuda. Jamaica’s information...

Bishop Luers' Call rocking with Knights' football program, Fort Wayne band Downstait

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The crisp Autumn air hangs around Luersfield, a sign that playoff football is approaching. Bishop Luers football treks to the field, strapping on shoulder pads and helmets as the Knights make final preparations for their...

Hurricane Melissa Heads North Leaving Ruins Across Caribbean

KINGSTON, Jamaica, October 30, 2025 (ENS) – The death toll from catastrophic Hurricane Melissa rose to at least 36 across Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba today as residents of these island nations begin to dig themselves out from under the wreckage left...

Sean Paul Trapped Inside Home After Record-Breaking Destruction In Jamaica, Singer Launches Relief Effort

Sean Paul documented Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 fury from his Kingston home as Jamaica faced its worst natural disaster in 174 years. Sean Paul survived Hurricane Melissa’s wrath as the Category 5 monster slammed Jamaica with record-breaking...

Caribbean nations hit by Hurricane Melissa begin long road to recovery

Island nations in the Caribbean worked on rescue and recovery operations in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. The storm tore through Jamaica, leveling some communities entirely. It also left a trail of destruction in Cuba and Haiti. At least 30 are...

Find the new ship for your perfect cruise

A number of new cruise ships are coming online in 2025 and 2026 featuring an abundance of choice, from small ships to large ocean liners sailing across the globe. Discover the right type of ship and destination for you among these select new...

Opera Group Announces Proposed Acquisition

Opera Group Limited has announced its proposed acquisition of Bermuda-based Meritus Trust Company Limited. A spokesperson said, “Opera Group Limited, a privately held group of private client, corporate and fund administration businesses, is...

Florida Stone Crabs Inc. building $45 million aquaculture project in GB

A new aquaculture venture for Bahamian stone crabs in Grand Bahama is set to have a total investment spend of $45 million over two phases. Carlos Freyre, a principal with Florida Stone Crabs Inc., responded to Guardian Business queries by email...

Red Cross Launches Hurricane Melissa Appeal

The Bermuda Red Cross has launched a disaster cash appeal to support all islands affected by the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Red Cross is launching a disaster cash appeal for those affected by Hurricane Melissa....

BAIC Signs MOU with Ontario Inc. and Preston Drummond to launch 'Bahamian Heat' products on international markets

The Government of The Bahamas has taken a major step toward transforming the nation’s agricultural sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC), Ontario Inc., and...

Government seeks $17 million from dormant accounts to finance disaster risk management, and effective response

An estimated 40 percent of the national debt stems from the results of The Bahamas’ vulnerability to climate change and its impact on the economy. In this vein, the government is seeking parliament’s approval for the transfer of $17 million from...

Menhaden board reduces catch by 20% on the East Coast; Virginia delegates oppose

Environmental groups and large-scale fishing operations have sparred for years on how to manage Atlantic menhaden, a small but important fish in the East Coast ecosystem. Now, a regional regulatory body has made the decision to cut the amount of...