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$25m Doctors Hospital in GB to bring 90 jobs

The Tribune (Bahamas) · July 17, 2025

BY ANNELIA NIXON Tribune Business Reporter anixon@tribunemedia.net Significant construction of Doctors Hospital’s Grand Bahama location is expected to be concluded by the end of year, with a boost of 90 jobs and at a cost of more than $25m. During...

Arr, matey! How long pirates have been around — and why they’ll always raid on the high seas

Daily Maverick · August 7, 2025

Who was the first pirate? – Yandel R (11), Lakewood Ranch, Florida, US When most people imagine a pirate, they picture actor Johnny Depp playing the mad but likable swashbuckler Jack Sparrow, captain of the sailing ship the Black Pearl. Depp’s...

Leno Corporate Services celebrates 15 years of growth and opening of landmark $40 Million HQ

Eye Witness News · July 24, 2025

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- It was a night of celebration, pride, and purpose as Leno Corporate Services marked two major milestones — the grand opening of its new national headquarters, the $40 million Leno Corporate Centre, and its 15th anniversary as a...

Michael Ennis | Will Jamaica be left behind?

The Gleaner · July 31, 2025

ADVANCEMENTS IN technology wait for no one. The Industrial Revolution bypassed many societies, and today, they remain low-productivity economies. The Internet revolution missed many also. Today they are forced to catch up. While the Internet...

App that promotes vetted contractors partners with Chamber

The Nassau Guardian ·

A local tech firm has partnered with the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) to assist Bahamians with finding suitable contractors for their small home renovations. Candice Knowles, founder and chief executive officer...

Zonta Workforce Readiness Programme Graduates Latest Cohort

ZNS · August 7, 2025

Press Release In a celebration of ambition, skill, and sisterhood, the Zonta Club of New Providence (ZCNP) marked the close of its 2025 Workforce Readiness Programme, honoring the latest cohort of women who completed the three-week intensive...

How To Make The Perfect Summer Cocktail Or Mocktail

Our News Bahamas · July 31, 2025

Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Summer is still here, so that means you still have time to find your perfect summer cocktail or mocktail with or without alcohol, your preference. Oranges,...

Embark on an unforgettable cruise holiday and discover a world of emotions

Liverpool Echo · August 8, 2025

Having the opportunity to travel the world and see new places is one of life's unmatched feelings. A cruise holiday allows you to experience multiple destinations all in one adventure, making it the perfect choice for those who want to discover a...

Rachel Riley reveals she’d rather swim with sharks than do Strictly Come Dancing again

The Independent · August 1, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Key Conservation Organizations Recommit to Scaling-Up Mangrove Restoration

Magnetic Media · July 27, 2025

The Bahamas, July 2025 – In recognition of World Mangrove Day on July 26th, a coalition of government and non-governmental organizations has reaffirmed its goal: planting one million mangroves across The Bahamas by the end of 2026. The Bahamas...

Officials seek public’s help in searching for ailing manatee on Cape Cod

The Boston Globe - Massachusetts ·

A nine-foot long, 1000-pound manatee was sighted on Cape Cod on July 26 and July 29, prompting officials from the International Fund for Animal Welfare, or IFAW, to seek out the animal for emergency transportation back to Florida. “This animal has...

Mahama promises to revive UHAS expansion to train more health workers

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation · July 31, 2025

By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has assured the Volta Regional House of Chiefs that the expansion of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) will be brought back on track saying opening additional campuses will help...

Titan sub implosion was ‘inevitable,’ scathing new report says, blaming CEO

Fox News ·

Senior correspondent Mike Tobin discusses the final report on the deadly Titan submersible that killed five in a Titanic exploration expedition. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A damning new report on the Titan submersible disaster...

CG BritCay Wraps Up 2025 Summer Internship Programme with Cross-Jurisdictional Innovation and Impact

Caymanian Times ·

Coralisle Group (CG) has concluded another successful year of its Group-wide Summer Internship Programme, which spanned six jurisdictions including Bermuda, Cayman, The Bahamas, Barbados, Trinidad, and Jamaica. Locally, the interns selected for...

Agriculture Minister Launches 2025 Agrarian Awards

ZNS · August 6, 2025

by Betty Vedrine/BIS The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources has officially launched the 2025 Agrarian Awards. This year’s event carries the theme, ‘Planting with Heart and Soil.’ A press conference was held at the ministry’s headquarters...

Active Atlantic: Tracking Tropical Storm Dexter and two other tropical hot spots this week.

WXII 12 - North Carolina · August 7, 2025

Atlantic tropical activity is increasing this week. The WXII 12 First Warning Weather Team is tracking Tropical Storm Dexter. We are also monitoring several areas of interest in the Atlantic, including a spot a few hundred miles off of the North...

Boy Scout Troop 450 Celebrates Milestone Achievement For Five Eagle Scouts

Severna Park Voice - Maryland ·

By Meredith Winter Although over 2 million young men have become Eagle Scouts since the rank’s inception in 1912, it is estimated that only about 6% of Boy Scouts attain scouting’s highest honor. On July 19, five dedicated young men from Boy Scout...

15 Airplane Shoes That Will Make Your Travel Day a Breeze (and Go With Everything You Packed)

InStyle ·

Good airplane shoes need to be sturdy enough to run to your gate in but easy to take on and off at TSA. Styles like slip-on sneakers, mules, loafers, clogs, and ballet sneakers make for chic yet practical travel shoes. Figuring out what to wear to...

Norwegian Changes Cruise Itinerary Due to Port Availability

Cruise Industry News ·

Norwegian Cruise Line is adjusting an itinerary onboard the Norwegian Getaway due to port availability in the Bahamas. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the ship’s October 29, 2025, sailing will drop visits to two destinations in the...

UHAS to undergo expansion, additional campuses to be opened in the Volta Region.

Ghanaian Times · July 31, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama says the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) will soon be expanded with new campuses in the Volta Region to boost healthcare training and job creation. The initiative, he explained, is part of efforts to...