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Porter announces new sun destinations from Hamilton starting in December
Less than a month after Porter Airlines began service from Hamilton Airport to four Canadian destinations, it has released a schedule of winter destinations that will also be served from Hamilton. Staring in December, Porter will offer flights to...

Last minute cruise cancellation serves as a warning to avoid these itineraries
Passengers sailing aboard Carnival Liberty's July 6, 2025, cruise out of New Orleans, Louisiana, were informed that the voyage has been canceled — but not for bad weather or maintenance issues. Just 13 days before the cruise was scheduled to...

STORMY & SOGGY SOFLO
Happy Wednesday, July 2, 2025, South Florida! Hopefully everyone was able to dodge some showers and storms yesterday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms returned to the forecast on Tuesday afternoon as all of the activity continued to drift...

Delegation for 7.1.25: OBBB — Alligator Alcatraz — payout audit — AmeriCorps — stormy
Medicaid measure pulled Senators were afforded little sleep this week as they deliriously proceeded through votes on 222 proposed amendments to the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” But one of the most discussed — and feared — amendments filed by Sen....

PLP administration: Peter Principle, Quiet Quitting or both?
Dear Editor, Regardless of what the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) leadership says as they seek to sell us on the idea that a national election is a year away, any sensible Bahamian can see that the PLP has quietly quit. They are no longer...
Jamaica’s Government Plans North Coast Dedicated Casino and Gaming Zone
Jamaica’s government has unveiled plans to transform Rose Hall on the country’s north coast into a dedicated casino zone, anchoring an estimated $4 billion investment wave aimed at redefining the island’s tourism mix. Tourism Minister Edmund...

What could a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty look like?
The 2015 Paris Agreement to tackle climate change famously does not name the controversial root cause of the very problem it is intended to solve: fossil fuels. In the year of its 10th anniversary, Gillian Cooper, political director of the Fossil...

Dangerous heat, severe storm threat
AM Weather Headlines: Discussion: We’re back in the upper 90s to near 100 this afternoon, and with dewpoints holding in the 70s, the heat index will feel more like 105–108 across much of the region. A Heat Advisory is in effect until this evening,...

GWP-C represented at PISLM’s High Level Ministerial Meeting in Grenada
The Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) participated in the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management’s (PISLM) 4th High Level Ministerial Meeting, held on 18 June 2025, at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort. During the event,...
Promotion Board chief urges: ‘Rescind boating fees botch’
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board’s president yesterday branded new and increased boater fees as “a botch” that needs to “be rescinded immediately” amid ongoing visitor...
Art in Agriculture: A Celebration of Creativity and Community
Adjuah’s Arts, in partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), proudly presents Art in Agriculture, an immersive exhibit exploring the intersection of art and sustainable agriculture. The event will take...
Skip Going Abroad With These 5 Domestic Trip Ideas
Travelers across the country are swapping their international trips for domestic adventures this year. Videos by TravelAwaits The reasons are manifold, from economic concerns to safety problems to ongoing travel issues, from airport delays to...

Bahamian Students Attend Nashville Music Camp
This summer, a dynamic convergence of culture, talent, and creativity is set to unfold in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. From July 18–19, 2025, the Inspire Music & Arts Academy Foundation, in partnership with Metro Nashville Parks and...
NHI Authority eliminating 90-day wait time to join
FNM Chairman Dr Duane Sands speaks during an FNM Carmichael Constituency Association meeting at Gerald Cash Primary School on February 25, 2025. Photo: Dante Carrer/Tribune Staff By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net...
Coleby-Davis: Over 60,000 BPL bills under $125
Bahamas Power and Light headquarters. By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Chief Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net MORE than 63,000 households across The Bahamas received monthly electricity bills under $125 between January and May, thanks to the government’s...

Will tropical turbulence impact your Florida Fourth festivities?
Tropical development of a disorganized system, if any, should be limited. Elevated rain coverage will continue over Florida for another 2-4 days before likely diminishing from north to south over the long weekend. Whether or not a tropical...
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What are the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders up to after America’s Sweethearts season 2? Here’s where the Netflix stars are now By Randall Colburn
Hustle, heartbreak, and teamwork reign on America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, which recently wrapped its second season on Netflix. The docuseries follows the rookies and veterans of the DCC through auditions, training camp, and the...
European Union Deepens Strategic Pa...
Montego Bay will take centre stage as a hub of opportunity and innovation when the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025, opens its doors from 29 to 31 July, 2025 at the Montego Bay Convention Center June 30th, 2025 -- Under the theme “SMART....

Theories About Famous Mysteries That Actually Make Sense
We all love a good mystery. In fact, some of us may enjoy unsolved stories so much that digging into the likely truth can feel like a bit of a letdown. But following that thread can not only lead us to answers to age-old questions, but also new...

Africa, Caribbean urged to unite
Africa is poised to become the next frontier of global economic growth with its demographic advantage, natural resources and untapped renewable energy, CARICOM Secretary General Dr Carla Barnett told a gathering of various African leaders on...