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Locals at Margaritaville Nassau invite visitors to celebrate Bahamas Independence
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 4, 2025
As The Bahamas prepares to celebrate its 52nd Independence Day on July 10, locals at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau are encouraging travelers to go beyond the beach and dive into the island’s vibrant culture, traditions, and national pride....
Bimini fishing tournament sees no boating fee effect
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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July 9, 2025
By ANNELIA NIXON Tribune Business Reporter anixon@tribunemedia.net A large visitor turnout is still expected at the 75th Bimini Native Fishing Tournament scheduled for July’s end despite the ongoing outcry over new and increased fees for boaters....
Bahamian’s bookings surged 45% on ‘illegal’ foreign charter’s arrest
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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July 9, 2025
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net A Bahamian charter operator, who played a key role in apprehending a foreign rival accused of operating illegally in this nation, yesterday revealed his bookings surged 45 percent...
Friday OTT Releases (July 11, 2025): 6 Most-Awaited Films & Web Shows To Stream This...
iDiva
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July 9, 2025
A string of most exciting OTT releases are coming in the second week of July 2025. Much-awaited movies and web series like, Aap Jaisa Koi, The Wild Ones, Four Years Later, and many others will be coming on OTT platforms like Netflix, JioHotstar,...
The S Collection – luxury travel, redefined
Monaco Tribune
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July 4, 2025
If travel is as much about the journey as the destination for you, The S Collection will make sure you get there in style and facilitate everything you need for an unforgettable stay once you arrive. Ultra-personalised services, coupled with...
Army Ranger in ICU after being hit by boat propeller while snorkeling in the Bahamas
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Grand Bahama Icon Sign Unveiled at Fishing Hole Road
Bahamas Press
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July 4, 2025
FREEPORT| The Ministry of Tourism, Tourism Development Corporation and the Ministry for Grand Bahama unveiled Grand Bahama’s icon sign Thursday morning as part of what Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper says is a...
'Total Dreamboat' - Banter, Exotic Locales, and Vacation Crises
Out South Florida
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Katelyn Doyle loves tropes such as "forced proximity" and vacation books, hence writing "Total Dreamboat." What was your inspiration behind your most recent book? As a romance writer I love tropes, and one of my favorites is “forced proximity,”...
Treasure Cay buyer ‘holding off’ amid October target for permits
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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July 9, 2025
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net The potential buyer of Abaco’s Treasure Cay resort says it is “holding off” from starting any development work as it targets obtaining all necessary permits and approvals by...
Bahamas growth ‘moderates as LPIA departures off 2.3%
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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July 1, 2025
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net The Central Bank yesterday confirmed that the Bahamian economy’s growth rate “moderated” in May with total departures from the country’s main aviation gateway down 2.3 percent for...
LETTERS: Govt has priorities wrong
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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July 9, 2025
EDITOR, The Tribune. As we approach our nation’s 52nd anniversary of Independence, we must reflect on our state of affairs. As we pause, we must take note on how our government is trying to tax its way into prosperity; a move that Sir Winston...
Wedding bookings decline in July and August
The Nassau Guardian
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Members of the Bahamas Bridal Association (BBA) are experiencing a soft summer. Lesley Pinder, president of the BBA, told Guardian Business that there was a decline in summer wedding bookings in July and August. “Some of our members have said that...
What does astrology say about where you should travel?
Travel Weekly
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July 4, 2025
Astrocartography – the practice of mapping planetary influences onto geographic locations from a birth chart – has surged by 53 per cent in popularity in the last year. The practice identifies which places on earth resonate most with an...
Obituary for Emma Beckwith Carpenter
WKTN - Ohio
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July 9, 2025
Emma B. Carpenter August 10, 1940 – June 27, 2025In Loving Memory of Emma Beckwith Carpenter It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Emma “Becky” Beckwith Carpenter who...
MSC Invests in Grand Bahama Shipyard with Carnival and Royal Caribbean
The Maritime Executive
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MSC Cruises is set to become a third investor in the Grand Bahama Shipyard as the yard prepares to relaunch full services in 2026 with two new dry docks, which will be among the largest in the Western Hemisphere. It comes as the shipping giant has...
North Texas family's dream vacation turns nightmare after husband and father nearly cut in half by boat propeller
CBS Dallas - Texas
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A dream summer vacation in paradise this week has turned into a nightmare for a Prosper family. A 42-year-old husband and father is in intensive care in a Miami hospital after a crime in the Bahamas that almost cost him his life. After a flight...
Former Army Ranger from Prosper sliced by boat propeller in Bahamas hit-and-run
WFAA 8 - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Brent Slough, a former Army Ranger and West Point grad, remains in a Miami ICU as his family prays for healing and justice. The boaters who fled are still at large. DALLAS, Texas — A family from Prosper, Texas, says their dream vacation to the...
Royal Caribbean opens bookings for first Royal Beach Club experience
KARRYON
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July 3, 2025
Combining the vibrant culture and natural beauty of The Bahamas with signature Royal Caribbean touches, the Royal Beach Club offers distinct experiences for travellers, whether they’re seeking family fun, relaxation or a party atmosphere. Guests...
'Hidden paradise' island with white sand beaches and crystal clear waters is a must-visit
Belfast Live
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July 3, 2025
Jess Flaherty Senior News Reporter 16:00, 03 Jul 2025 A stunning island has been lauded for its "powdery white sand beaches" and "vibrant turquoise waters", which has seen it branded a "hidden piece of paradise" with an exciting variety of...
Small island with white sand beaches and crystal clear waters a 'hidden paradise'
Daily Express
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July 3, 2025
A beautiful island has been praised for its “powdery white sand beaches” and its “vibrant turquoise waters”, being branded a “hidden piece of paradise” with an eclectic mix of wildlife. There’s a dazzling array of stunning, scenic destinations to...