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Judge orders release of Jamaican man detained in The Bahamas
Radio Jamaica
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July 24, 2025
A Jamaican man detained in The Bahamas beyond the expiration of his deportation order has been ordered released by the Supreme Court. Justice Dale Fitzpatrick on Wednesday granted a habeas corpus application for Jarvon Green, ruling that his...
Familiar foes for T&T in Davis Cup
Trinidad Express
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TRINIDAD and Tobago were yesterday drawn in the same group as the top seeds as well as three of the teams they came up against in the first stage last year for American Zone Group IV of the Davis Cup this week, at the National Racquet Centre, in...
Yanique Forbes-Patrick appointed as Scotiabank’s Caribbean corporate affairs head
Jamaica Observer
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July 24, 2025
Yanique Forbes-Patrick July 24, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Yanique Forbes-Patrick has been appointed head of Caribbean corporate affairs at Scotiabank. Her appointment took effect on July 1, 2025. Forbes-Patrick will lead corporate affairs across...
Inside Celebration Key, Carnival’s New Private Island Destination
Forbes
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The grand unveiling of Celebration Key, Carnival's new private island destination Carnival Last Saturday, Carnival Cruise Line unveiled Celebration Key, its new private island destination, in festive style with rousing music from the Bahama Brass...
Learning from the Caribbean CBDC Experience
Cato Institute - Washington D.C.
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July 24, 2025
Nicholas Anthony Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) were launched in Jamaica and The Bahamas with ambitious promises: to promote financial inclusion, to stabilize the monetary system, and to foster competition. Yet several years in, the...
This Is Southwest Airlines’ Fastest Aircraft
Simple Flying
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August 4, 2025
Southwest Airlines, the world's largest low-cost carrier, operates a fleet of all Boeing 737 family of aircraft, of which the 737 MAX is the fastest currently operating for the Dallas-based carrier. The Boeing 737 MAX, of which Southwest operates...
Jamaica commits to equitable and sustainable governance of deep-sea resources
Jamaica Observer
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July 24, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), reacts to a musical performance at a meeting of the 30th Session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) at the agency’s headquarters...
15 most overcrowded tourist destinations revealed – is your favorite spot among them?
Sky News Australia
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July 24, 2025
Birds of a feather flock together. Since most people travel during the summer season, some of the world’s most beautiful destinations are also its most overcrowded. A new ranking by Go2Africa has revealed the top 15 most overcrowded tourist...
Baha Mar and TableMation Partner for 3D Dining Experience
Our News Bahamas
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August 3, 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Dinner and a movie… It’s a classic combination most of us enjoy. The Baha Mar Resort has partnered with an international company to infuse the two, giving...
Bahamas Makes Historic Visit to ICAST 2025
ZNS
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July 18, 2025
The Bahamas made history this week at ICAST 2025, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, with the first ministerial attendance by the Hon Vaughn P Miller, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources. Held July 15–17 in Orlando,...
South Africa’s Ambassador Visits
Bahamas Uncensored
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August 3, 2025
From Facebook: I was hosted at Graycliff to the South African High Commissioner to The Bahamas Phumeza McKendi for her official visit to The Bahamas on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa. She will attend the observances of the Emancipation Day...
A New Paradise Just a Cruise Away: Celebration Key Welcomes South Florida Families to the Bahamas
Go! Latinos Magazine
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July 23, 2025
A New Paradise Just a Cruise Away: Celebration Key Welcomes South Florida Families to the Bahamas 2/30 Discover Celebration Key: Carnival’s New Family Escape South Florida families now have a spectacular new vacation destination just a short...
EMANCIPATION DAY IS THREATENED BY THE JCNP
Bahamas Uncensored
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August 3, 2025
The Minister for Culture Mario Bowleg announced last week that he intends to circulate a white paper on the future of Junkanoo to discuss proposed legislation that will revolutionize the way Junkanoo is administered in The Bahamas and protect the...
Publisher Forecasts Tourism in Belize to Soar in 2025
Love FM
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July 24, 2025
The popular publisher, Travel and Tour World (TTW) has forecast Belize to achieve unprecedented success in its tourism sector this year, joining a cohort of nations across the Americas and the Caribbean experiencing a phenomenal travel...
Culture Minister: “This Bill Isn’t To Disband Anyone”
Our News Bahamas
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July 23, 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After public pushback of a proposed National Junkanoo Authority Bill, Culture Minister Mario Bowleg responds, calling growing concerns misguided. Mario Bowleg...
Bahamas recorded more than 150 new HIV/AIDS cases last year
Win Media SKN
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July 18, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas, (CMC) – The Bahamas recorded 156 cases of HIV infections last year, as health officials revealed that there were nearly 4,000 people living with the virus in the country at the end of 2024. Health and Wellness Minister, Michael...
The Diaspora Ball In Miami
Bahamas Uncensored
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August 3, 2025
From Facebook: It was a pleasure to join Prime Minister Philip Davis at Andy Ingraham’s Diaspora Banquet for Bahamians in South Florida at the Hyatt Regency in Miami to mark the 52nd anniversary of the independence of The Bahamas. Fred Mitchell MP...
Bahamas appoints Siren Communications as Canadian agency of record
Travel Press
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July 18, 2025
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has appointed Siren Communications as its agency of record in Canada, effective immediately. This strategic partnership reflects the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to deepening engagement with...
JUNKANOO AND THE PRICE OF FREEDOM
Bahamas Uncensored
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August 3, 2025
The Bahamas government needs to put the Junkanoo Committee of New Providence firmly in its place for asserting something which is simply not true. They have no power to stop people or groups from participating in the Junkanoo parades around the...
Texas man recovering in South Florida after being hit by a boat on family vacation to Bahamas
WSVN 7 - Florida
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July 23, 2025
MIAMI (WSVN) - A Texas man continues his recovery at a South Florida hospital after he was struck by a boat while snorkeling with his family on a vacation to the Bahamas. Brent Slough, 42, took his family on a dream vacation to the Bahamas last...