The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation has wrapped up a cross-country sales mission in Canada aimed at boosting travel between the two nations ahead of the busy winter season. From October 6 to 9, Bahamian tourism officials met with travel advisers, tour operators, airline representatives, and media in Ottawa, Halifax, and Calgary. The […]
The Bahamas is awaiting a decision from the United States on a revised payment arrangement for Cuban medical professionals working in the country, Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville confirmed Friday. The government recently submitted a new contract system to U.S. authorities after Washington requested changes to how Cuban doctors are paid. Under the proposed model, […]
Even in 2025, the Caribbean still holds secrets. Beyond the cruise routes and Instagram favorites lie islands that have slipped through the cracks—places of quiet beauty, resilient history, and untamed nature. Here are five destinations where the Caribbean’s soul still whispers rather than shouts. Andros, Bahamas You can spot Andros easily on the map—it’s the […]
The Bahamas is set to make history as the first international site for a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket landing, scheduled for February 18 off the coast of The Exumas. This milestone event, a collaboration between SpaceX and Bahamian authorities, underscores the nation’s growing role in space tourism and innovation. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will […]
2025 is set to be a significant year for politics across the Caribbean, as several countries prepare for General Elections. Major CARICOM nations such as Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Guyana, Suriname, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines will command regional attention as voters decide whether to retain current administrations or usher in change. Governments in […]
Readers may know that October is Calypso month and National Pumpkin Day is on October 26th, but did you know this Saturday, October 15th, is James Bond Day in the Bahamas? For over six decades, filmmakers have visited the islands to shoot iconic Bond scenes, both above and below its famous beaches. Nearly 60 years […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday announced additional support for the Caribbean, including security and other assistance specifically for Haiti. He made the announcement at the 44th Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in The Bahamas. Trudeau told Caribbean leaders at the Nassau summit that he wanted to mark the […]
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau surely did not come to the Caribbean leaders’ regular summit empty handed. At the 44th summit of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) last Thursday, Trudeau announced that his country is allotting $44.8 million in aid to the region, intending to focus on new initiatives such as “biodiversity, climate resilience, and disaster […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis has said there are elements of racism in the motives of developed countries as they push for greater regulation of the financial services sectors of “black-governed” states and former European colonies. In his address to the United Nations General Assemblylast week, Davis said the Bahamian financial industry is one of the […]
“The View”’s transformed a Cаrіbbеаn gеtаwау when Whoopi Gоldbеrg dесlаrеd, “thіѕ ѕhоw hаѕ been оn thе air 25 ѕеаѕоnѕ, аnd we аrе lоng оvеrduе fоr a vacation.” In hоnоr of thе Emmy Awаrd-wіnnіng tаlk ѕhоw’ѕ historic ѕіlvеr аnnіvеrѕаrу, “Thе Vіеw” іѕ hеаdіng tо thе white ѕаndѕ оf Thе Bаhаmаѕ tо broadcast іn the bеаutу оf […]
