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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...
Rolle: Economy continued to expand in first half of year
The Nassau Guardian
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Central Bank Governor John Rolle said at the Central Bank’s (CBOB) quarterly press briefing yesterday that the Bahamian economy continued to expand in the first six months of 2025. “Based on available indicators, the Bahamian economy continued to...
Rotary Club of Old Fort launches HeartSafe Bahamas campaign
The Nassau Guardian
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Minutes matter when it comes to cardiac emergencies. With this in mind, Rotary Club of Old Fort (RCOF) members have introduced HeartSafe Bahamas, a campaign aimed at making The Bahamas a cardiac-safe nation – one community at a time. RCOF members...
Revamped Itineraries to Bring Cruisers to NCL’s Upgraded Private Island
Cruise Hive
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July 29, 2025
Key Aspects: 15 Norwegian Cruise ships will be sailing to Great Stirrup Cay in 2026 to experience the new Great Tides Waterpark. Some of the newest ships in the fleet will be sailing to the private destination, including the soon-to-debut...
Horror moment passenger topples over edge of infinity pool on Royal Caribbean cruise ship while trying to reach glasses
The U.S. Sun
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July 29, 2025
THIS is the horror moment a passenger on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship toppled over the edge of an infinity pool while trying to reach for sunglasses. Footage shows a man leaning against the barrier of the pool before losing balance and plunging...
Deadly incident aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas during Bahamas voyage
WMGT 41 - Georgia
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July 29, 2025
A tragic event unfolded aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas as the cruise ship sailed toward the Bahamas, resulting in the death of a crew member and serious injury to another. (NBC)-A tragic event unfolded aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of...
8-0 carnage: Australia destroy West Indies, seal the coffin on Caribbean Cricket forever
CricketAddictor
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July 29, 2025
Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, finished the West Indies tour with a clean sweep in the five-match series in the Caribbean. The Men in Yellow etched their name in the history books by completing their first-ever clean sweep in a five-match T20I...
Cable Bahamas Promises “Fair” And “Thorough” Review After Former Employee Sues
Our News Bahamas
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July 28, 2025
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A former Cable Bahamas executive has filed a lawsuit for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract. Cable Bahamas, which is important for us to note in our reporting is the parent company of Our TV, is at the center of the claim,...
Royal Caribbean Guests Witnessed Traumatic Moment Crew Member Jumped Overboard And Died After Stabbing Female Staff
The Travel
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July 28, 2025
When passengers boarded the world’s largest cruise ship last week, they expected to embark on a fun-filled weeklong journey and make happy memories. And with its waterparks, top-tier entertainment venues, and bucket-list itineraries, Icon of the...
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick highlights diaspora events and economic initiatives in recent posts
North Broward News - Florida
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July 28, 2025
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who represents Florida’s 20th district in the U.S. Congress, recently highlighted her engagement with diaspora communities and economic initiatives through a series of posts on social media.On July 27,...
Caribbean cruising: It's the port that counts
Times LIVE
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July 26, 2025
Sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line out of Miami, Allison Foat hits the highlights of three Caribbean islands — and one private playground in the Bahamas 27 July 2025 - 00:00 By Allison Foat MIAMI, FLORIDA.. There’s never been a more important time...
Investigating Weather With New Satellites
Forbes
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ATLANTIC OCEAN - SEPTEMBER 1: In this NOAA GOES-East satellite handout image, Hurricane Dorian, now a Cat. 5 storm, tracks towards the Florida coast taken at 13:20Z September 1, 2019 in the Atlantic Ocean. A hurricane warning is in effect for much...
Helping Caribbean communities brace for hurricane season
Mercy Corps
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The stakes are high for this year’s hurricane season: more storms, greater intensity, and less time to prepare. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there is a 60% chance of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane...
This Small Island in The Bahamas Is Getting a New International Airport
Caribbean Journal
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July 28, 2025
The government of The Bahamas has signed a nearly $18 million contract for the development of a new international airport in one of the country’s hottest destinations. And it’s a major boost for a small island. Caribbean Journal Invest is the...
Rotary Club of Old Fort Launches HeartSafe Bahamas Campaign with Lifesaving Impactin Fox Hill
ZNS
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July 28, 2025
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...
Bahamian firms partner to boost tourism experience
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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July 28, 2025
By ANNELIA NIXON Tribune Business Reporter anixon@tribunemedia.net John Watling’s Distillery hosted a mixology and rum tasting session at its Buena Vista Estate location following the soft launch of its ‘We B Learnin’ Rum Academy. Following that...
Porter Airlines Surprises Canadians With A Completely Different Approach To U.S. And Canada Travel During Tension
The Travel
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July 28, 2025
Travel trends in Canada are changing, and airlines across the country are adjusting accordingly. Air Canada caught Canadian snowbirds off guard recently, suspending all winter flights to Jacksonville, Florida. This was especially bold given how...
Tall Ships Erie 2025: Who’s docking at the bayfront this year?
Go Erie - Pennsylvania
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Nine tall ships, including three Canadian vessels, will participate in Tall Ships Erie 2025. The festival takes place August 21-24 at Dobbins Landing. The Brig Niagara will be absent due to repairs. Tall Ships Erie 2025 will bring nine majestic...
Realtor to ‘put Bahamas on map’ via HGTV appearance
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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July 28, 2025
By ANNELIA NIXON Tribune Business Reporter anixon@tribunemedia.net A realtor is seeking to “put The Bahamas on the map” as a destination for high-end homes through his upcoming appearance on HGTV’s House Hunters International show. Kyle Barnett,...