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Ex-employee reveals P Diddy's demands for 'Wild King Nights' preparation
Staff who worked for Sean "Diddy" Combs have opened up about their experiences following his conviction for conspiring to transport individuals across state lines to engage in prostitution. Mia O'Hare Showbiz Reporter and Demetria Osei-Tutu 15:23...

A Splash of Color: BAMSI Graduate Finds His Voice Through Art
With a quiet nudge and a single flyer, the course of Ryshon Bethel’s life began to take shape. The flyer, presented by his mother shortly after high school graduation, highlighted BAMSI’s Art and Environment programme — and with that, a spark was...
NIB Confronts Delinquent Businesses and Self Employed
Posted on 27 June 2025. by Jones Bahamas By Gerrino J. Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor Similar to The Department of Inland Revenue, the National Insurance Board (NIB) has run out of patience with delinquent businesses not paying contributions...

88 children at Louisa County camp taken into protective custody
What hurricane season was like the year you were born What hurricane season was like the year you were born The fast winds, rapid rainfall, and huge storm surges of hurricanes make this natural disaster responsible for hundreds of deaths and...

BPL negotiating power purchase agreement for hybrid Andros power station
Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) will implement a hybrid liquefied natural gas (LNG) and solar power plant for the island of Andros at Nicholl’s Town, to replace the old power station that was destroyed by fire in 2023. Anthony Christie, chief...

What hurricane season was like the year you were born
The fast winds, rapid rainfall, and huge storm surges of hurricanes make this natural disaster responsible for hundreds of deaths and billions of dollars in damages each year. Hurricanes have wreaked more havoc than any other type of natural...

Ten affordable UK beaches that are exotic dupes of Thailand and Australia – with 3-night stays from £36pp
WHITE sandy beaches, turquoise waters and palm trees gently swaying in the breeze - sounds exotic right? Except you don't have to hop on a plane to get there. The UK has more than 7,700 miles of coastline and around 1,500 beaches, with some of...

El Salvador Attracts $322 Million in Foreign Investment in Q1 2025, Led by Panama, Spain, and the U.S.
El Salvador continues to position itself as a rising destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Latin America, registering an inflow of $322.2 million in the first quarter of 2025 alone—a 64% increase compared to the same period in 2024,...

Maui Jim Opens First Global Store In Paradise
Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In partnership with Carlo Bahamas, the first ever dedicated Maui Jim store in the world, has arrived to the shores of The Bahamas at the Atlantis Crystal Court. The eye catching boutique depicts the philosophy of...

Confronting reality on social security and retirement planning
The Bahamas’ population is growing, and that is a good thing. However, it is also growing older as the birth rate among Bahamians has slowed, which could have perilous results. A balance of young workers to fund the mechanisms to take care of...

FNM Women’s Association applauds party’s female candidates in 2026 election slate
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement (FNM) Women’s Association has extended congratulations to all candidates ratified to run for public office under the party’s banner, while placing a spotlight on the women among them as symbols of...

Canadians Saddened After Iconic Señor Frog's Building In Mexico Is Demolished
Canadians continue to flock to Mexico year after year. The Quintana Roo government has made efforts in recent months and years to enhance the travel experience. Among them was a significant crackdown on airport taxis, while the Cancun...
'Safety risks' place GB surgeries into 'emergency mode'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net An ex-health minister is warning The Bahamas could "pay a terrible price" for failing to fully finance National Health Insurance (NHI) with the sector's woes also extending to...

The Future Of Farming Needs Vision, Water, And A Little Government Support
Advertisement GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – With an extra $10 million dollars now budgeted for agriculture, Hydroponic Farming is getting a national push. Tiffany Dennison – Owner, Local Organics Ltd. “We can grow so much for so many people. We can...

In Sea Isle, rain doesn't stop families from enjoying beach, games and more
Wednesday was not the ideal beach day down the shore, but many families found different ways to soak up the fun as the countdown to the Fourth of July begins. It was a soggy start to the day in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, but the rain didn't stop...

With Half-Empty Hotels and Deserted Restaurants, Varadero, Cuba is Bleeding
Many workers return to their hometowns, Cárdenas and Matanzas, to seek alternatives outside the tourism sector. After the shock of the Covid pandemic, Varadero is experiencing its worst crisis in decades / EFE] 14ymedio, Pablo Padilla Cruz,...

Sturgeons in General: Rare Fish Seen But Remains Off Limits
GOOD SHOOTIN’: Vince Balas (Planet Blue Surfboards) went hands on with a large selection of gamefish hanging around the jetty rocks of Barnegat Inlet. He took a huge fluke and a legal-sized striped bass. (Photo by Jay Mann) The state has issued an...

Paradise views through a Maui Jim lens
Almost four decades after Maui Jim started sunglasses on Ka’anapali beach in Lahaina, Maui, the brand launched its first flagship store in The Bahamas at Atlantis Paradise Island. Inspired by the beauty and culture of Maui, their mission is to...

Can Cosmic Mapping Find the Perfect Cruise? Royal Caribbean Thinks So
Stargazing from the decks of a cruise ship is a favorite activity for those who choose a vacation at sea, but a growing trend involving cruise-based astrocartography takes that idea to a whole new level, thanks to Royal Caribbean. The cruise line...
Deadline extension: basic training course on ocean acidification
Dates: 11-15 August 2025 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Deadline for receipt of application from the nominating national authority: 2 July 2025 Form A and Form C The course is a cooperative effort organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s...