Dramatic footage shows the US Coast Guard rescuing a family of three off the coast of the Bahamas

Police in Bahamas seize over 5,000 rounds of ammunition and 25 guns hidden in appliances

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC - Police in the Bahamas say one person is assisting their investigation after cops and customs officers seized 25 illegal firearms, 5,216 rounds of ammunition, and 49.6 pounds of marijuana concealed in appliances in a vehicle...

Bahamas Maritime Authority Commemorates 30 Years

This year marks a significant milestone for The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) as it proudly celebrates 30 years of maritime excellence. Since its establishment in 1995, The BMA has remained steadfast in its commitment to progress, honour, and...

Bahamas prepares to host 2025 Caribbean Aviation Handlers Conference

The Bahamas will serve as the host destination for The Caribbean Aviation Handlers Association (CAHA) Conference, set for June 26 – 28, at Atlantis Paradise Island, under the theme, “Celebrating in Paradise, Reconnecting the Region”. CAHA is an...

The Bahamas Partners With The U.S Yankees

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is proud to announce a partnership with the iconic New York Yankees for the 2025 baseball season, solidifying The Bahamas as a proud partner of one of the most celebrated sports...

At CAHA conference, DPM Cooper affirms Bahamas commitment to improved regional air connectivity

The Bahamas is committed to improving regional air connectivity, which would result in a stronger tourism market and economic integration, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper affirmed as...

Bahamas: 5 arrested after drug bust yields 42.6 pounds of suspected marijuana

Police have arrested five individuals and seized a quantity of suspected marijuana with an estimated street value of $84,200 in New Providence. The arrests took place on Wednesday, June 25, when officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit, working...

Dominican Republic secures agricultural export deal with The Bahamas

kingston, Jamaica.- The Dominican Republic has achieved a major breakthrough in trade relations with The Bahamas, securing access for six Dominican agricultural products—bitter orange, pineapple, lime, avocado, banana, and plantain—into the...

The Merc Co+op to close Kansas City, Kansas, store location by end of 2025

The Merc Co+op to close Kansas City, Kansas, store location by end of 2025 WITH FIRST NEWS. I’M CODY HOLYOKE. GOOD MORNING, I’M DONNA PITMAN. WE’LL BRING YOU YOUR NINE THINGS TO KNOW IN JUST A MOMENT. FIRST, WE WANT TO CHECK IN WITH KATIE HORNER....

After 4th place last year, Team Bahamas on par to win Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships this week in Barbados

By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net AFTER a fourth-place finish last year in Trinidad & Tobago, Bahamas Golf Federation members believe they have assembled a team that could win the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships...

US Coast Guard rescues family of 3 from partially submerged vessel near the Bahamas

NEAR PLANA CAYS, BAHAMAS (WSVN) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a family at sea near the Bahamas after their vessel was partially submerged. Coast Guard aircrew saved a child and two adults from the sinking boat near Plana Cays on Monday. Officials...

You Can Stay in a Toes-in-the-Sand Bungalow at This Secluded Resort in The Bahamas 

There’s a place in The Bahamas where you wake up with the ocean at your doorstep. Not near it—on it. Welcome to the beachfront bungalows at the Cape Eleuthera Resort, where your feet land in the sand before your first sip of coffee. Here, they...

Bahamas adds more lift from Canadian cities with new Porter flights

There will be more ways for Canadians to escape to The Bahamas with the launch of Porter Airlines nonstop flights to Nassau. The announcement was made today by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. The new nonstop service from...

Bahamas agrees to pilot Caribbean payment system after test success

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Caribbean Payment and Settlement System’s (CPASS) proof of concept with The Bahamas and Barbados was a “resounding success”, making way for a full scale pilot project to begin, Chief Operating Officer of Afreximbank’s...

Grenada Named Host Country for PISLM as Bahamas Reaffirms Commitment to Climate Resilience and Soil Health

Caribbean efforts to protect fragile landscapes took a major step forward recently as Grenada signed an agreement to become the new headquarters of the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), a regional body supporting...

Bahamas Opposition Party to reveal first slate of candidates amid internal tensions

After months of delays and mounting internal tensions, the Free National Movement (FNM), the Bahamas’ main Opposition party, is expected to unveil its first slate of candidates for the upcoming general election today. In a brief statement on...

Boating lobby warns Bahamas: steep fee hikes could sink tourism dollars

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- North America’s largest recreational‑boating trade group has put the Davis administration on notice that a sudden, “dramatic” jump in cruising and fishing permit fees—set to kick in on 1 July—could steer thousands of boaters and...

CAF grants $100m for Bahamas energy reform

CAF, the development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, has approved a $100m loan to foster energy sector reforms in the Bahamas, marking a significant step towards modernising infrastructure and expanding renewable energy sources. The...

Royal Caribbean’s New Bahamas Beach Club Will Have DJs, All-Inclusive Passes and a Cabana With Its Own Waterslide

There’s a whole new reason to get off the ship in Nassau. Starting this December, Royal Caribbean is launching a beach experience unlike anything else in the Caribbean: Royal Beach Club Paradise Island — a bold, all-inclusive escape that turns...

Bahamas Enacts Major New Boating Regulations That Start July 2025

NASSAU, Bahamas — A significant overhaul of boating regulations in the Bahamas will take effect on July 1, 2025. The newly passed Port Authorities (Amendment) Bill introduces several changes that affect foreign vessels cruising in Bahamian waters,...