CELEBRITY CRUISES TAKES DELIVERY OF CELEBRITY XCEL AND INTRODUCES CELEBRITY XCITE

Yesterday Celebrity Cruises took delivery and welcomed its newest ship – Celebrity Xcel – and announced the name of its sixth Edge Series ship – Celebrity Xcite – as the ship’s first piece of steel was cut and construction commenced at the...

Bahamas a top choice for travelers from 60% of US states

More than 60 percent of US states have The Bahamas as a top five most popular destination, according to data from travel insurance company InsureMyTrip. While Mexico dominates the popularity ranking for most states, The Bahamas weaves in and out...

Maison brings Centurion One Capital Summit to Bahamas

A premier investment summit is returning to The Bahamas, with its organizer promising opportunities for people who shape industries to connect while showcasing Bahamian real estate. Ryan Knowles, founder and chief executive officer of luxury real...

Agriculture & Marine Cadets Programme Officially Launched in Four Schools

As the government continues its efforts to achieve national food security, another key initiative has been launched. On Monday, October 6, the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources officially introduced the Agriculture & Marine Cadets...

Tropical Storm Melissa Near Jamaica Could Become Category 5 Hurricane

Jamaica and other regions of the Caribbean are bracing for several days of extreme weather: Tropical Storm Melissa is intensifying and could become a major hurricane over some of the Atlantic’s warmest waters. Officials urge everyone in the...

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...

112 Caribbean women’s groups call on Caricom to protect regional peace

Word is due next week on whether or not Grenada’s Government would allow temporary US radar equipment on that island, and 112 organisations of Caribbean women have called on Caricom chairman Andrew Holness and regional leaders to support Grenada’s...

Bahamas Police seize $12.3 million in cocaine during weekend operations

Bahamas Police seized $12.3 million worth of cocaine during two separate operations over the weekend, authorities confirmed. On Saturday evening, two men were arrested on Cat Island after they were found with $7.8 million worth of cocaine, police...

CARPHA strengthens training in safe shipping of infectious substances

CARPHA Strengthens Regional Biosafety with Training in Safe Shipping of Infectious Substances The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), through its Medical Microbiology Laboratory (CMML), in collaboration with the International Air Transport...

Ariana Madix, Two Friends to Headline Epic New Year’s Eve Celebration in The Bahamas

Atlantis Paradise Island is getting ready to ring in 2026 in a way only Paradise Island can — with its signature New Year’s Eve bash, a star-studded night that has become one of the Caribbean’s most spectacular celebrations. The resort’s legendary...

WITHIN TEMPTATION's RUUD JOLIE Explains How He Got IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS To Write Foreword For His Book

WITHIN TEMPTATION guitarist Ruud Jolie has released a book, "In Spotlight And Shadow: My Road Trip With Within Temptation", featuring a foreword by IRON MAIDEN's Steve Harris and a heartfelt afterword by WITHIN TEMPTATION singer Sharon Den Adel....

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

Minister Pia Glover Rolle – Minister of Labour and the Public Service – MP for Golden Isles NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Minister of Labour and the Public Service the Hon. Pia Glover said stakeholders and members of the public were gathered at the...

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,...

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...

Why Two Montana Asbestos Victims May Never Receive an $8M Judgment

Long before she joined a major legal case for asbestos victims, Joyce Walder had a bold streak, according to her sister, Judith Hemphill. On a recent Monday in October, walking through the forests of northwest Montana, Hemphill recalled how she...

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...

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...

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...