Munroe: Bahamas Supports Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council

Posted on 22 August 2025. by Jones Bahamas By Gerrino J. Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor A day after businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr was appointed as President of the Transitional Presidential Council of the Republic of Haiti the Government of...

NUWC Division Newport’s summer STEM program is a steppingstone to careers

NEWPORT, R.I. – The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s Undersea Technology Apprentice Program (UTAP) welcomed 50 high school students to explore building, programming and driving remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) over two...

SHIPPING TIMES | Cruise ship brings visitors to Capital City

THE cruise ship, Norwegian Sun called into port this month. The ship which has a guest capacity of 1878, and 906 crew members berthed at the Port of Suva on Saturday August 9. The Norwegian Sun has a 77,104 gross register tonnage with an overall...

Senator Seymour says she will not seek office in upcoming general election

FREE National Movement (FNM) Senator Maxine Seymour announced yesterday that she will not seek elected office in the upcoming general election, though she pledged her continued loyalty to the party and commitment to public service. “Serving my...

Carnival Cruise Ship Experiences Severe 'Listing' as Video Shows Trashed Dining Room By Colson Thayer

NEED TO KNOW The Carnival Panorama cruise ship sailing the Mexican Riviera experienced "listing" as a result of strong rain and wind Passengers captured videos of dishes sliding off tables, water emerging out of elevators and children screaming In...

ABS Wavesight Strengthens Customer Focus with Appointment of Industry Veteran

ABS Wavesight™, the ABS-affiliated maritime Software-as-a-Service company, announces the appointment of Captain Stephen (Steve) Bomgardner as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Captain Bomgardner brings more than 23 years of maritime leadership...

Coleby-Davis unveils energy education initiative

The Ministry of Energy and Transport will introduce a new segment during the Office of the Prime Minister’s (OPM) weekly press briefing to keep residents abreast of new developments in the energy sector and facilitate public energy education,...

Trump Sends Navy to Venezuela to Fight Drug Trafficking

Hellraiser. Red Dawn. Ghostbusters. And now the war on drugs – another crap 80s reboot nobody asked for. In the past few weeks, four US Navy warships carrying 2,200 marines, plus one nuclear submarine, have set sail for the south Caribbean sea off...

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Is Adding Miami as a New Homeport for Winter Caribbean Sailings

The cruise industry is seeing a surge of interest in small-ship travel — yachts and boutique vessels that trade scale for intimacy, skipping the mega-ports in favor of hidden harbors and quieter coastlines. It’s a trend that’s reshaping the way...

Nick Cannon Reflects on How He Was 'Very Comfortable in Supporting' Mariah Carey During Their Marriage By Ilana Kaplan

NEED TO KNOW Nick Cannon reflected on how he was "very comfortable in supporting" Mariah Carey during their marriage On the Wednesday, Aug. 27 episode of his 'Nick Cannon @ Night' podcast, the actor and TV presenter said he and the five-time...

Bahamas Esports Federation working to internationalize gaming events

The Bahamas Esports Federation (BESF) is working to internationalize its tournaments. Michael Armogan, president of the BESF, told Guardian Business that they had new players attend their Street Fighter tournament on Saturday that gave...

Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Statement on the 58th Industrial Union Agreement Signing

From day one, my administration made a commitment: to stand with workers and to make sure their voices are heard at the table. Today, with the signing of our 58th industrial agreement in four years, we are keeping that commitment. This agreement...

BAHAMAS-EMPLOYMENT-PM outlines plans for getting more Bahamians into the construction industry

140 construction jobs for $200m Exuma resort

By FAY SIMMONS Tribune Business Reporter jsimmons@tribunemedia.net A local construction company has announced it is preparing to hire more than 140 workers for the early construction phase of a $200m Exuma resort. Bahamas Industries and...

BEMU continues strike

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...

How shipping's flags of convenience endanger seafarers

How does a flag of convenience affect the legal responsibilities and oversight of a ship? A ship’s flag state formally assumes jurisdiction, issues certifications and oversees compliance under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea...

Chef Jeremy Metz Appointed Executive Chef of Café Boulud, The Bahamas at Rosewood Baha Mar

Elevating Bahamian Culinary Excellence: Chef Jeremy Metz Joins Café Boulud at Rosewood Baha Mar In a dynamic move sure to ignite the global food and beverage industry, Café Boulud, The Bahamas at Rosewood Baha Mar announces the appointment of Chef...

Bahamas ready to compete in Billie Jean King Cup

By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net AFTER staging their first practice in Santa Tecla, El Salvador on Saturday, Sydney Clarke said Team Bahamas is ready to compete in the Billie Jean King (BJK)Cup. Team Bahamas, captained...

PM Philip Davis’ statement on the 58th Industrial Union Agreement Signing

BCB Board announces new Industrial Agreement with BCPOU. PM DAVIS: From day one, my administration made a commitment: to stand with workers and to make sure their voices are heard at the table. Today, with the signing of our 58th industrial...

Caribbean Storm Update: Bahamas Slammed by 35-Foot Waves as Tropical Storm Erin Moves Away From North Carolina

NASSAU, Bahamas — A powerful tropical storm has battered the Bahamas overnight, driving seas above 35 feet and winds of 30–40 knots. The National Hurricane Center warns that conditions will remain life-threatening for mariners and beachgoers...