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Magnolia Three-Day Weather/Sky Report: 2.68 inches of rain Saturday
magnoliareporter.com recorded 2.68 inches of rain on Saturday – the first local rainfall since September 24. Total rainfall since January 1 is 45.17 inches. Quiet, comfortably cool fall weather dominates the Sunday-Tuesday period with clear...

Sustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: NantBioRenewables’ compostable protein tray
With the Sustainability Awards only a few weeks away, we hear from finalist NantBioRenewables about its compostable protein tray, nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Renewables category and said to have negative carbon emissions. You’re a finalist...

IICA and FAO convene regional conference on advancements in sweet potato cultivation to enhance food security and climate adaptation
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have reaffirmed their dedication to promoting agricultural innovation and fostering regional partnerships by hosting the inaugural...
Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas to Host 14th Annual Foundation Gala Celebrating Service, Impact, and the Power of Giving Back
The Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas (RCOB) will host their 14th Annual Foundation Gala on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Baha Mar Convention Center. This elegant evening celebrates the heart of Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self,”...

Environmentalists reject lawsuit threat from Challenger Energy
Environmentalists have rejected lawsuit threats from oil and gas company Challenger Energy Group, related to the non-renewal of drilling licenses in Bahamian waters. Casuarina McKinney-Lambert, executive director of the Bahamas Reef Environment...

Orlando weather: Clear skies, cool Thursday evening with a breezy Friday afternoon in store
FOX 35 Storm Team Senior Meteorologist Noah Bergren is tracking nice weekend weather and the growing potential for "Melissa" in the tropics next week. ORLANDO, Fla. - The weather will remain pleasant over the next several days with a chance of...

Bahamas to abstain from vote on adoption of IMO's Net Zero Framework
The Bahamas plans to abstain from a vote last week on the adoption of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net Zero Framework (NZF), if that vote goes forward, given that this country has some concerns about how effective the NZF will...
CARIBBEAN-ENVIRONMENT-CARICOM countries abstain or vote in favour of a deferral to delay in NZF initiative

Bahamas Grid Company Reports Major Progress in $130 Million Grid Upgrade
Six months after launching its Foundational Grid Upgrade Project, the Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) has released its first comprehensive Progress Metrics Report, detailing significant improvements to the transmission and distribution systems serving...

Lourawls Nairn Jr. leads Bahamas national basketball team at AmeriCup while coaching at BGSU
Lourawls Nairn Jr. Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | Bowling Green State University AthleticsLourawls Nairn Jr. Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | Bowling Green State University Athletics Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn Jr., associate head coach for...
BAHAMAS-ENVIRONMENT-Bahamas may not vote in favour of controversial net-zero shipping framework

Bahamas Welcomes Tourism Investment: But No Sustainability, No Deal

Climate Activists Deface Columbus Painting In Spain
Two climate activists defaced a Christopher Columbus painting in Madrid, Spain on the day commemorating his arrival to the Americas. On October 12, two climate activists from the group Futuro Vegetal entered the Navel Museum in Madrid. They then...

Bahamas Launches App to Keep Citizens Advised, Informed, and Advertised.
- Advertisement - NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Bahamas has launched a new mobile app called the Bahamas News & Emergencies App (BNEA) to help citizens get important updates quickly and easily. The launch took place at Breezes Resort on October 9,...

Grand Bahama Students Inspire Change Through the Power of Speech at MOYSC Speech Competition
October is National Youth Month in The Bahamas, and as celebrations continue nationwide: A packed room of parents, teachers, coaches and supporters filled the Coral Reef Room of the Pelican Bay Hotel to witness the power of young voices in action....

PAHO/WHO hosts The Bahamas Country Cooperation Strategy Stakeholders Meeting
The Bahamas Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) Stakeholders Meeting was held on 8 October 2025, as part of the development process for the first CCS for The Bahamas. The CCS will provide the medium-term vision to guide PAHO/WHO’s work with the...

British Colonial Nassau Review: Perfect Location & Timeless Classic Luxury
You know that rare hotel that feels both grand and easy at the same time? That was British Colonial Nassau for me. From the second I stepped into the lobby (high ceilings, heritage details, and that cool, old-school confidence), the “British...

Bahamas cuts deficit, boosts support for schools, hospitals, and jobs
The Bahamas has recorded a 0.5 percent fiscal deficit for the budget year ending June 30, 2025, a significant improvement from the 13.7 percent deficit in 2021, Prime Minister Philip Davis KC, MP, announced yesterday. The Ministry of Finance...
Character Day Bahamas Marks 10th Anniversary with Theme of “Joy”
A decade ago, the PACE Foundation, which supports a program for teen mothers, launched Character Day (CD) in The Bahamas under the theme “The Science of Character.” Since then, it has empowered thousands of teachers, students, and employers,...
Future Energy Leaders Forum aims to inspire students on sustainability
Attendees during the Youth Leaders of Renewable Energy conference at the British Colonial Hotel on October 10, 2025. Photo: Dante Carrer/Tribune Staff By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter ebowleg@tribunemedia.net HUNDREDS of high school...