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SA woman recovering after brutal attack on a Bahamas cruise ship
The South African
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July 30, 2025
A South African woman is reportedly recovering at a Miami hospital after being stabbed multiple times aboard a cruise ship in the Bahamas. The incident that happened on Thursday, 24 July, comes a few weeks after Paige Bell, a Durban woman, was...
Royal Caribbean Reports Strong Results, But Investors See Concerns
The Maritime Executive
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As another demonstration of the booming cruise industry, Royal Caribbean Group reported what appeared to be strong results and a positive outlook. Investors, however, detected a few elements that raised concerns that issues ranging from economic...
Passenger falls from infinity pool on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas cruise ship
LAD Bible
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Alarming footage shows the moment a passenger on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship fell over the edge of an infinity pool. The passenger, who was onboard the Icon of the Seas cruise ship at the time of the incident, is said to have been reaching for a...
Setback For Musk: Here’s How SpaceX’s Rocket Diplomacy Backfired In The Bahamas
StratNews Global
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July 29, 2025
Home United States Setback For Musk: Here’s How SpaceX’s Rocket Diplomacy Backfired In The Bahamas By April, two months after the first Falcon 9 landing, the Bahamas paused the rocket landing deal, citing a debris-spewing Starship explosion and...
Cliff jumping, 19 slides: This major cruise line will add waterpark to private island
AOL
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s Bahamas island is getting an upgrade. The company will add the new Great Tides Waterpark to its private destination, Great Stirrup Cay, in 2026. The almost six-acre area is one of many additions and enhancements planned for...
Grenadian PM shares vision of an integrated, digitalized Caribbean at 40th CANTO Conference
Dominica News Online
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July 29, 2025
Prime Minister of Grenada, the Honourable Dickon Mitchell, addresses stakeholders and delegates at CANTO’s 40th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition. Photo: CANTOGrenadian Prime Minister and regional ICT leader, the Honourable Dickon Mitchell,...
Rotary Club of Old Fort Launches HeartSafe Bahamas Campaign with Lifesaving Impact in Fox Hill
Bahamas Local
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A new chapter in community health and emergency readiness began on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, with the official launch of the HeartSafe Bahamas campaign, an initiative led by the Rotary Club of Old Fort aimed at making The Bahamas a cardiac-safe...
Cruise Bookings Accelerate Across Royal Caribbean Brands
Cruise Hive
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July 29, 2025
Key Aspects Last-minute bookings played a key role in the sharp rise in revenue. The company’s multiple brands welcomed 2.3 million guests in the second quarter. New-builds Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel are in high demand. Royal Caribbean...
‘Subdued’ tourism hits growth ahead of better second half
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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July 29, 2025
By FAY SIMMONS Tribune Business Reporter jsimmons@tribunemedia.net The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said “subdued” tourism growth meant the Bahamian economy expanded at a “slightly moderated speed” during the 2025 first half. Unveiling The...
Horror moment Royal Caribbean cruise ship passenger topples over edge of pool
The Mirror
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July 29, 2025
A passenger on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship fell over the edge of an infinity pool on the 15th deck as they reached for their sunglasses. Cringe-worthy footage reveals the moment a holidaymaker was leaning against the barrier of a pool before...
Royal Caribbean Passenger Plunges Off Edge of Infinity Pool
The Daily Beast
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July 29, 2025
A passenger aboard the world’s biggest cruise ship fell over the edge of an infinity pool this week, in what is the vessel’s second incident in the last seven days. Shocking footage, taken from the Icon of the Seas’ Hideaway deck and posted on...
Locals, tourists soak up the flavor and fun of 2025 Goombay Summer Junkanoo
The Nassau Guardian
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July 29, 2025
Sizzling flavors, rhythmic beats, and Bahamian pride were all on display as the 2025 Goombay Summer Junkanoo Festival brought vibrant life back to Taino Beach. While the breeze helped ease the summer heat, the real fire came from the energy of the...
Grenada pm says Caribbean’s digital future requires bold policy
St. Vincent Times
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July 29, 2025
Grenadian Prime Minister and CARICOM’s lead Head of Government on ICT, the Honourable Dickon Mitchell, delivered a forward-leaning keynote at the 40th Annual CANTO Conference and Trade Exhibition, calling for urgent regional alignment on spectrum,...
Royal Caribbean crew member stabs coworker before jumping overboard: police
Global News
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July 28, 2025
A Royal Caribbean crew member jumped overboard to his death last week on the Icon of the Seas ship after allegedly stabbing a colleague, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The incident occurred on July 24 shortly after 7:30 p.m. while...
How SpaceX's rocket diplomacy backfired in the Bahamas
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Joey Roulette NASSAU, Bahamas (Reuters) -When SpaceX was negotiating a deal with the Bahamas last year to allow its Falcon 9 rocket boosters to land within the island nation's territory, Elon Musk's company offered a sweetener: complimentary...
Royal Caribbean Cruise Passenger Falls Over Edge of Infinity Pool
Newsweek
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July 29, 2025
A viral video caught the moment a cruise ship passenger fell over the edge of an infinity pool, hit a railing, and bounced back to land on a narrow strip of guttering. Footage showed the swimmer leaning extremely far over the glass edge before...
Achill Island named as one of the 'most beautiful' in world - beating Greek and Thai islands
Irish Mirror
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July 29, 2025
Ireland’s picturesque Achill Island has landed itself a spot on a list of most beautiful islands in the world. The Mayo island beat the volcanic Greek island of Milos and Thailand's stunning Koh Lipe to take the number eight spot on The 50 Best...
Caribbean Under Heat Warnings — But Is It Record-Breaking?
Magnetic Media
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July 26, 2025
Georgetown, Guyana, 22 July 2025 (PAHO) – The Joint Subregional Cooperation Strategy that will provide a coordinated framework for technical cooperation to address common public health challenges in the Caribbean was signed today by the Director...
Royal Caribbean lifts 2025 profit outlook on strong cruise demand
News.Az
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Cruise giant Royal Caribbean raised its annual profit forecast on Tuesday, buoyed by steady demand for its premium sailings and exclusive private island experiences. The update comes even as rising fuel prices weigh on the company’s near-term...
Afreximbank finances Cat Island company to complete public works project
The Nassau Guardian
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ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Cat Island Infrastructure Company Limited signed a $40 million loan agreement yesterday with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to complete the Cat Island Road and water improvement project by August 2027, the...