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Africa's richest man suggests petroleum terminal in Bahamas
The Nassau Guardian
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ST. GEORGES, Grenada – Africa’s richest man, the owner of the largest oil refinery on the continent, Aliko Dangote, said it is worth exploring the development of a petroleum terminal in the Caribbean, and mentioned The Bahamas as a suitable...
Taxi union president: Livery drivers living in a fantasy world
The Nassau Guardian
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Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) President Tyrone Butler said that the members of the Bahamas Livery Drivers Union (BLDU) are living in a “fantasy world” if they believe that they can offer services within spaces that are usually reserved for taxi...
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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July 30, 2025
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 29, 2025 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $4.38, expectations were $4.09. Operator: Good morning. My name is Regina, and I will...
Officials seize $185K, marijuana headed to Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale: CBP
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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July 30, 2025
Authorities seized $185,000 in cash and more than a kilogram of marijuana in what they described as a smuggling attempt out of Fort Lauderdale. Carlos C. Martel, the director of field operations for the Miami/Tampa field offices of U.S. Customs...
Thompson: Cut the red tape and get the economy moving
Eye Witness News
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July 30, 2025
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Shadow Finance Minister and East Grand Bahama MP James Kwasi Thompson is warning that excessive red tape and government delays are stifling economic growth and choking off investment at a critical time for the country....
Minister of the Environment Leads New Partnerships at ICast 2025
ZNS
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July 29, 2025
The Hon. Vaughn P. Miller, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources, is spearheading a bold new direction for The Bahamas’ fly-fishing industry. While attending ICAST 2025, the world’s largest sport-fishing trade show, Minister Miller met...
Tropical Gyros grows under pressure: U.S. and Family Island expansion in sight
Eye Witness News
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July 30, 2025
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tropical Gyros is set to open three new franchise locations in the coming months, with talks underway for expansion to the United States and three Family Islands—even as its founder admits he’s “in a fight” with volatile...
GPF officer, Timothy Roberts, wins two Caribbean gospel music awards
Guyana Chronicle
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July 30, 2025
TIMOTHY Roberts, a serving member of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), has added a remarkable new dimension to his career; this time on the regional music stage. Roberts was honoured with two prestigious accolades at the 2025 Gospel Caribbean Music...
SpaceX's Heavy-Handed Diplomacy Stalled Bahamas SpaceX Falcon 9 Landing Deal: Report
Benzinga
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The Bahamian government grew frustrated with Elon Musk's aggressive diplomacy last year, a dynamic that likely contributed to the country's decision in April to put SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster-landing agreement on hold, according to a fresh report....
Cat Island’s Transformation is Underway
Bahamas Press
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July 30, 2025
The transformation with a New International Airport on Cat Island. PM Davis inspects. CAT ISLAND| Construction of the Cat Island International Airport is now in full motion marking the most significant investment in Family Island infrastructure in...
Bahamas sees 14% drop in major crimes for first half of 2025
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 29, 2025
The Bahamas recorded a 14 percent decrease in major crimes during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles. - Advertisement - Speaking at a press conference on Monday to present...
Nick Kyrgios fuels romance rumours with Costeen Hatzi lookalike as telling detail in new photo hints at their romantic getaway in the Bahamas
Daily Mail
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July 30, 2025
By MEGAN WATTS Published: 01:13 EDT, 30 July 2025 | Updated: 02:12 EDT, 30 July 2025 Nick Kyrgios has continued to fuel romance rumours after he seemed to appear in the background of a social media star's picture. Mia Dalkos, who is a lookalike of...
Sri Lanka named “Best Island in the World for 2025”
Daily FT
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Sri Lanka has topped the 2025 list of “The 50 Best Islands in the World” published by global travel platform Big 7 Travel. Sri Lanka earned the top spot among this year’s must-visit island destinations, surpassing globally renowned islands like...
Bahamas Striping secures $100M loan from Afreximbank
The Nassau Guardian
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ST. GEORGES, Grenada – Bahamas Striping Group of Companies yesterday signed a loan agreement worth $100 million with the Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to support continued infrastructure work throughout The Bahamas and for the company’s...
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...
Tourism data ‘low-hanging fruit’ in broader statistical reform push, says Central Bank Governor
Eye Witness News
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July 29, 2025
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- While calling tourism the “lowest hanging fruit” for statistical reform, Central Bank Governor John Rolle emphasized that The Bahamas must also improve how it tracks private sector activity— such as real estate transactions,...
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...
Unified Caribbean digital future requires human-centred transformation
Now Grenada
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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,...
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...