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NPIPB Pres.: Financing Keeps Bahamas at Forefront of Global Luxury Travel
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On Thursday, Brookfield, which manages more than a trillion dollars in global assets, confirmed the refinancing deal for Atlantis Paradise Island. The resort,...

Weather service warns of high surf as Hurricane Erin travels up coast
Hurricane Erin is not predicted to hit SouthCoast MA but will cause dangerously high surf. The storm is a Category 4 hurricane as of Monday afternoon, Aug. 18. Swimmers are being warned of dangerous conditions in the water and beach erosion. While...
What to do if weather disrupts your travel plans
Airlines are offering refunds for canceled flights, but weather-related disruptions may not qualify for additional compensation. Travel insurance may cover trip cancellations or interruptions if the destination is uninhabitable, but policies must...

Hurricane Erin bringing ‘life-threatening surf and rip currents’ along US East Coast, says weather agency
Hurricane Erin, a Category 2 storm, is creating potentially deadly water conditions all along the US East Coast, the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has warned.Hurricane Erin is currently northeast of the Bahamas and is forecast to track north and...

Climate change is increasing the risk of rapidly intensifying storms. Hurricane Erin is the latest example.
Hurricane Erin strengthened back into a Category 4 behemoth over the weekend, the latest shift in what has been a remarkably fast-changing storm. The hurricane’s behavior in recent days makes it one of the fastest-strengthening Atlantic hurricanes...

The Weather Authority: Wednesday update on Hurricane Erin
TROPICS: Hurricane Erin, with winds of 100 mph, is about 555 miles southwest of Bermuda this morning, and is moving north/northwest at 13 mph. Erin will pass between Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast tomorrow from there it accelerates into the...

Met Office warns Hurricane Erin set to bring 'big change' to UK weather over last few weeks of summer
The Met Office has warned of a "big change" set to hit the UK, as Hurricane Erin continues to impact weather across the globe. The UK weather agency took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to share a forecast as they wrote:...

Magnolia Three-Day Weather/Sky Forecast: Warm weather, and a waning crescent Moon
Residents of Magnolia can expect warm, humid weather with isolated storms mid-week, easing into typical late-summer heat by Friday. The waning crescent Moon and residual Perseid activity offer soft celestial interest, but no dramatic events....

Weather tracker: southern Arabian peninsula braced for storms
Unusual levels of rainfall are due to hit the southern Arabian peninsula this week, as a tropical wave – an elongated area of low pressure – progresses across the region, triggering a marked increase in convective activity across western Yemen and...

North East bank holiday weather in full as Met Office give Hurricane Erin update
The Met Office has updated its forecast for the August bank holiday weekend, with temperatures set to rise in the North East. It comes ahead of a potential change for the UK weather next week as the remnants of Hurricane Erin bring more unsettled...

The Suncoast gets a dry snap before stormier weather returns
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Right now, weak high-pressure is sitting over the Florida peninsula while Hurricane Erin moves northward east of the Bahamas and begins a motion to the north. Because the storm is to our east, winds are blowing in from the...

Hurricane Erin makes for an uncertain weather forecast
19 August 2025, 22:13 | Updated: 20 August 2025, 00:57 The bank holiday weekend for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is just around the corner, but what does the weather have in store? Like much of the summer, which is likely to be one of the...

How's the weather looking for the bank holiday weekend?
The bank holiday weekend for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is just around the corner, but what does the weather have in store? Like much of the summer, which is likely to be one of the hottest on record, high pressure looks to be in charge,...

GSTC and Content With Purpose create new digital travel series on sustainable tourism
GSTC and Content With Purpose launch Travel Redefined, a global digital series showcasing sustainable tourism solutions through films, case studies, and expert interviews. Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), in partnership with Content With...

The Weather Authority: Heat levels to slowly fall in coming days
From James Spann and the Weather Blog: RADAR CHECK: As expected, showers and thunderstorms are few and far between across Alabama this afternoon. With a partly to mostly sunny sky, temperatures are mostly in the low to mid 90s. Any isolated...
Scotiabank Bahamas Named Euromoney Best Bank 2025
Euromoney announces Scotiabank (Bahamas) Limited as the Best Bank in the country. Scotiabank won the prestigious award after demonstrating leadership through strategic execution, digital innovation and a strong commitment to community and...

US natgas prices drop 4pc to nine-month low on record output, cooler weather
WASHINGTON: US natural gas futures fell about 4 percent to a nine-month low on Tuesday on near-record output, ample fuel in stockpiles and forecasts for less hot weather and lower demand through early September than previously expected. Another...

The Weather Authority: Hurricane Erin update, new system forming
TROPICS: Hurricane Erin is weaker this morning. Sustained winds are down to 115 mph the center is about about 675 miles southwest of Bermuda, and is moving to the northwest at 7 mph. Erin will pass between the U.S. and Bermuda Thursday; from there...

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: A few showers as coastal swells increase from “Erin”
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tuesday evening is bringing rainstorms moving inland with temperatures in the lower 90s and upper 80s. Notes from the First Alert Weather Team: Tuesday afternoon, we are tracking a few slow-moving downpours moving inland....
EU Continues to Prioritise Sustainable Development in the Caribbean
The European Union (EU) continues to prioritise sustainable development and innovation in the Caribbean, pledging strong support for initiatives that enhance the region’s resilience and competitiveness. Speaking at the Caribbean Investment Forum...