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Banking Deal: Butterfield Bank has agreed to acquire CIBC Caribbean in a landmark US$1.8 billion transaction, paying about US$1.09 billion in cash plus roughly US$703 million in Butterfield shares; the deal is set to close in the first half of 2027, creating a combined banking and wealth platform with about US$29 billion in assets. Public Finance: The Bahamas tabled a 2026/27 budget projecting a US$223.1 million surplus, with targeted VAT relief for first-time homeowners and duty reductions on select household and health items, while also seeking more contributions from larger corporations and foreign property owners. Healthcare Funding: The Nurses Union says the $11.6M healthcare upgrade plan is a start, but warns delays and contractor accountability remain key risks, especially as clinics across the Family Islands still need repairs. Climate Outlook: Caribbean forecasters say the 2026 hurricane season may be quieter but “erratic,” with fewer storms yet higher chances of intense rainfall, flash flooding, drought stress and extreme heat linked to El Niño. Aviation/Tech: Garmin added SmartCharts to Garmin Pilot Web, bringing decluttered terminal procedure charting to browser-based flight planning for pilots in the Bahamas and U.S. Search Update: The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking Bahamas approval to send divers to new areas in the search for Lynette Hooker after GPS data raised inconsistencies with her husband’s statements.

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May 14, 2026

GARM opens regenerative medicine clinic at Hurricane Hole Marina

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May 15, 2026

Abigail Davis builds a real estate business on long-term client trust

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May 4, 2026

Digital Sportsman, BFFIA launch guide-owned booking partnership in The Bahamas

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May 27, 2026

Caribbean leaders to headline Caribbean Week in New York

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Govt will require departments and agencies to adhere to financial reporting, minister says

Govt will require departments and agencies to adhere to financial reporting, minister says

Bahamas projects $223 million surplus in 2026/27 budget

Bahamas projects $223 million surplus in 2026/27 budget

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CDB to examine Impact of Geopolitical Shocks on Caribbean Economies at Annual Meeting


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Navios Maritime Partners L.P. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026

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GARM Bahamas Ltd Opens at Hurricane Hole Marina Bringing Regenerative Medicine & Longevity Research to Paradise Island

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