Bahamas Ministry of Tourism issues statement on Hurricane Melissa

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism expresses solidarity with affected communities as Hurricane Melissa impacts the central and southeast islands. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) has issued an official statement...

GOP crypto exec challenging Wasserman Schultz defends his businesses against multiple lawsuits

Cooper City bitcoin entrepreneur Michael Carbonara and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston By Noreen Marcus and Dan Christensen, FloridaBulldog.org Republican Michael Carbonara, a Cooper City bitcoin entrepreneur who wants to replace U.S....

Mid-Missouri Jamaican business owners react to the impacts of record-breaking Hurricane Melissa

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hurricane Melissa has left a path of devastation across the Caribbean, slamming Jamaica as a Category 5 storm — the strongest hurricane the island has ever recorded. Officials in Jamaica have confirmed 19 deaths, with the...

Hundreds Driven to Purchase New Cars with CIBC Caribbean Financing

Car enthusiasts, families, and various individuals recently packed the CIBC Caribbean Marathon Mall Branch for the highly anticipated CIBC Caribbean AutoMall Car Show. The one-day showcase, which drew hundreds of attendees, featured an impressive...

Grand Bahama Games to return

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net THE Grand Bahama Games will kick off on Monday, November 3, marking its return after more than a decade. Organisers announced that the event and competition will start with...

South Florida businessman aids Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact

South Florida businessman aids Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact AND NEW FROM OVERNIGHT. THE DEVASTATION FROM HURRICANE MELISSA CONTINUES TO GROW WITH NOW THE DEATH TOLL REACHING 49. AT LEAST WE KNOW 30 OF THOSE DEATHS REPORTED...

DeSantis sides with Trump on trade war, puts Florida last 

Where's the police when you need them? Why are the Fraternal Order of Police, the International Union of Police Associations and local police unions not speaking out against state and local tax cuts, which are effectively defunding the police? Why...

GGPoker enters Danish market through Danske Spil partnership

Through a new agreement with Danske Licens Spil, GGPoker will introduce its suite of online poker offerings to Danish players. The deal follows GGPoker’s receipt of a supplier license from the Danish Gambling Authority, allowing full platform...

Where to Go Right Now in The Bahamas, From Nassau to Tiny, Under-the-Radar Islands

The Bahamas is open for business after Hurricane Melissa — and the islands have never been better. From Nassau to San Salvador, flights are running, resorts are open, and the sea is that impossible shade of turquoise that never stops changing...

Insured losses from Hurricane Melissa impacts in Jamaica and Cuba to hit $2.4bn: KCC

The privately insured loss from Hurricane Melissa damages to residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Jamaica and Cuba is expected to hit $2.4 billion, based on Karen Clark & Company’s (KCC) high-resolution Caribbean Hurricane Model....

Bahamas govt warns against not taking weakened Hurricane Melissa seriously

The Bahamas government on Wednesday warned citizens against dropping their guard as a weakened Hurricane Melissa moves towards the archipelago. “Even a weakened hurricane retains the capacity to bring serious devastation,” said the Minister of...

Bahamas ‘regressed in the past 10 years’

By Neil Hartnell Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas “has regressed over the last ten years” due to the National Development Plan (NDP) being “shelved”, its vice-chairman asserted yesterday, resulting in the country...

Bahamas Grid looking for a new CEO

Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) is looking for a new chief executive officer (CEO), a post on the company’s Facebook page indicates. Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) has a partnership with BGC, a new entity created to modernize the electricity grid. The...

BAHAMAS-FINANCE-Bahamas seeking to tighten financial account information legislation

Christian Council to release statement on PLP's decision to ratify Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastian

Bishop Delton Fernander speaks during the Independence Ecumenical Service held at Bahamas Harvest Church on July 9, 2025. Photo: Dante Carrer/Tribune Staff By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS Tribune Staff Reporter lmunnings@tribunemedia.net BAHAMAS Christian...

Realtor eyes double digit growth in 2026

By Annelia Nixon Tribune Business Reporter anixon@tribunemedia.net A Bahamian realtor yesterday said double-digit growth in 2026 is possible for his firm due to increased interest and demand for high-end real estate from Canadian, American and...

The Limited Success Of Gambling Limits.

- Advertisement - Karen Brown, New England Public Media October 27, 2025 It isn’t easy to promote moderation and financial discipline from the bowels of a casino, but that’s what Massachusetts state workers try to do every day, amid the clanging...

Central Bank of Brazil to advance plans for a Bitcoin reserve

Brazil could be seeing a major shift in the country’s financial policy, as its central bank looks to discuss adding Bitcoin to its official reserves. Summary Brazil’s central bank is preparing to discuss adding Bitcoin to its official reserves at...

Khandi Gibson named CIBC Caribbean Unsung Hero for The Bahamas

Compassion born from tragedy has defined the life’s work of Khandi Gibson, founder and director of Families Of All Murder Victims (FOAM). That compassion earned her the title of CIBC Caribbean’s 2025 Unsung Hero for The Bahamas. Selected for her...

Hurricane Melissa tracker: Where will storm head next after devastating the Bahamas, Cuba and Jamaica?

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