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Thomas Detry fears US Open 'bloodbath' if punishing Pennsylvania weather adds another dimension
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 14, 2025
Title-chasing Thomas Detry reckons it could be a bloodbath at Oakmont if the wind gets up to join the rain in Pennsylvania. The smooth Belgian is still in with a shot of US Open glory despite a wobble on the Friday back-nine which saw him drop...
UNDP prioritizes technical assistance and finance to avert, minimize and address disaster loss and damage in Jamaica and The Bahamas
Magnetic Media
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June 13, 2025
[13 June 2025] – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi Country Office in Jamaica is ready to partner with Jamaica and The Bahamas on securing scaled up disaster resilience and recovery financing, including provision of technical...
Eta Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, pays courtesy call on Bahamas High Commission in London
The Nassau Guardian
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Members of Eta Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, based in The Bahamas, participated in an historic trip to the United Kingdom, to attend the Chartering Ceremony of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated’s newest...
You did it! Our 2025 extreme weather coverage is funded
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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June 13, 2025
In the lead-up to hurricane season, we asked you to donate in support of our coverage of hurricanes, heat waves, wildfires, and other life-threatening extreme weather events. We aimed to raise at least $10,000. And folks, you smashed that goal:...
UAE Emerges As Premier Hub For Digital Nomads
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi, Dubai – The United Arab Emirates has climbed to second place in the 2025 VisaGuide Digital Nomad Visa Index, surpassing established destinations such as the Bahamas, Hungary, and...
Grand Bahama – Reigniting the Magic Through Inclusive Growth
Eye Witness News
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June 12, 2025
Dear Editor, Thank you in advance for allowing a native Grand Bahamian to share my opinion. The Bahamas stands at a critical juncture, facing twin challenges: a deepening affordable housing crisis and the urgent need to expand our world-class...
Earth Today | UNDP boss champions climate resilience support for MSMEs
The Gleaner
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June 12, 2025
HEAD OF the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Jamaica, Dr Kishan Khoday, has urged a redoubling of efforts to enable the resilience of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)to the impacts of extreme weather events and other...
Eleven Countries Launch First Commitment to Protect Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs
Newswise
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June 10, 2025
At the UN Ocean Conference in France, 11 governments unite to sign a bold new pledge to safeguard coral reefs with the best chance of long-term survival in the face of climate change Papua New Guinea, WCS, WWF, and TNC co-host a landmark event at...
Enemies of transparency’ over Bahamas Moorings
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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June 11, 2025
By FAY SIMMONS Tribune Business Reporter jsimmons@tribunemedia.net The Opposition’s deputy leader yesterday accused the Davis administration of being “enemies of transparency” as he blasted the now-aborted Bahamas Moorings lease deal. Shanendon...
Turks and Caicos Business Outlook 2025 returns with focus on inclusive and sustainable growth
Eye Witness News
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June 10, 2025
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Turks and Caicos Islands Business Outlook (TCIBO) will once again serve as the vital platform for convening senior government officials, business leaders, and investors for high-level dialogue on the future of the nation’s...
Can a crowdsourced map of the world help save millions of people from climate disaster?
Grist Magazine
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June 11, 2025
The day I was supposed to join a group of young women to map Gros Islet, an old fishing village on the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia, I got lost. Proann Francis, who was helping lead the expedition, had told me to meet everyone at Care Growell...
LaRoda at UN: Bahamas remains committed to building a society where no one is left behind
Bahamas Local
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The Bahamas remains committed to building a society where no one is left behind, Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda, told delegates attending the General Debate of the 18th Conference of States...
CTO Launches Reimagine Plan for Caribbean Tourism at Caribbean Week in New York
I News Cayman
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July 6, 2025
Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization CTO Chairman Ian Gooding-Edghill addressing delegates during the launch of the Reimagine Plan in New York NEW YORK, NY (July 5, 2025) — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled a bold three-year...
Grand Bahama curtain call project to spotlight local theatre talent
The Nassau Guardian
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June 10, 2025
Theater in Grand Bahama is stepping into the spotlight with a bold initiative aimed at transforming the island into a recognized cultural and entertainment destination. The Grand Bahama Curtain Call Project, launched by the Tourism Development...
'Hidden paradise' island has white sand beaches and turquoise waters
Nottingham Evening Post
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July 6, 2025
A stunning island has garnered acclaim for its powdery white sand beaches' and 'vibrant turquoise waters', earning the title of a 'hidden piece of paradise' with a diverse array of wildlife. Globetrotters have an impressive selection of...
A New Plan to “Reimagine” Caribbean Tourism
Caribbean Journal
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July 6, 2025
The Caribbean has long been a mosaic of sun, sea, and culture — but now it wants to be something more. With a bold new roadmap unveiled in New York last month, the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization is charting a path not just to...
Ocean Cay Beats Plastic Pollution with Sustainable Solutions This World Environment Day
Our News Bahamas
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June 10, 2025
GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – In recognition of World Environment Day, MSC Cruises highlights their ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, located in The Bahamas. In alignment with the 2025 global theme, “Beat...
From Paradise to Mainland: The First Climate Refugees in the Caribbean.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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June 10, 2025
- Advertisement - A new report highlights the serious danger faced by the Bahamas, where about one-third of the land is less than half a metre above sea level. About 25% of Bahamians live in these low-lying, high-risk areas. Storm protection is...
UNOC opportunity for nations to ensure protection, sustainable use of ocean
The Hans India
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June 10, 2025
Nice (France): With five years left to meet the world's "30 by 30" conservation goal and an urgent need to improve the management of marine ecosystems, the underway 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) presents an opportunity for governments to make...
Heritage And Wellness Take Center Stage This Independence Season
Our News Bahamas
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July 5, 2025
Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Today is National Culture Day, and this year, officials are using the occasion to highlight national wellness initiatives. Barbra – Resident “Bahamas is a good place…[The] Bahamas is the best in the world and that’s...