Bahamas faces ‘full-out assault’ on its fisheries

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas is facing “a full-out assault” from illegal fishing charters and poachers that it must “fight with full force”, the National Fisheries Association’s (NFA) secretary...

Travelzoo lists Bahamas as top 2025 destination for its island experiences and eco-efforts

Thursday, September 25, 2025 — DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Travelzoo's top travel destinations list for 2025, their best bets list, includes the Bahamas for its multi-island experiences and its sustainability efforts. So Gabe Saglie joined the Your Day...

Ballin’ By Da Beach launches new youth league

Ballin’ By Da Beach has officially launched the Island Youth Basketball League (IYBL) with the aim of reviving mini basketball in The Bahamas and providing opportunities for boys and girls from K4 through grade eight. The mini basketball league is...

Disney World Guests Provided With Concerning Update as Vacations Begin Reimbursement Process

Disney World guests are on high alert following some disappointing news from the National Weather Center. Credit: Inside the Magic Disney World Guests Told Disappointing News Affecting Their Vacations You’ve planned for months. The dining...

Watching the Atlantic: Tropical Storm Jerry Forms in the Atlantic

The Atlantic remains active in the wake of Imelda and Humberto. Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center have been monitoring a tropical wave that has now reached tropical storm status. Tropical Storm Jerry is now stirring in the Central...

Brits' Ibiza holiday ruined by 'disgusting' sewage-filled water amid floods

A group of British tourists were left wading through knee-deep sewage water this week after their dream girls' holiday to Ibiza was ruined by torrential rain, which triggered flash flooding on the island. Freya Meader, 24, who lives just outside...

RCI unveils Royal Beach Club ferries

Royal Caribbean International (RCI) revealed on Tuesday in a press statement that its new fleet of water ferries, set to deliver guests to the cruise line’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, are at the Nassau Cruise Port ahead of the December...

JBA rejects authority of Min. of Tourism to suspend Junkanoo beach employees

Junkanoo Beach Association (JBA) President Byron Coley-Austin told Guardian Business that the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation (MOTIA) has no authority to suspend employees of any establishment on Junkanoo Beach, and calls the...

DPM: Tourism up almost 10 percent

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation Chester Cooper said yesterday that tourism numbers for the year are up nearly 10 percent. He was responding the opposition’s claim that tourism arrivals are down. On Monday,...

Caribbean tourism shows resilience amid mixed markets

Bridgetown, Barbados: Caribbean tourism recorded 18.5 million arrivals in the first half of 2025, up nearly two per cent on last year and six per cent above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data presented at the CTO’s State of the Tourism...

Special assembly recognises Xaria Ingraham’s achievement as Junior Minister of Tourism

A special assembly was held at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School to recognise Xaria Ingraham’s achievement as Junior Minister of Tourism on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. As the Junior Minister of Tourism, Ingraham will represent The Bahamas at...

Our pick of the world’s best cruise lines to suit every style of traveller

Choosing a cruise can be complicated. There are countless lines and ships to choose from and each has its own appeal and target audience. Some go all-out to entertain families, with kids’ clubs, extravagant theatre shows, water slides and...

Hurricane Imelda barrels towards holiday paradise with 100mph winds and flooding

Hurricane Imelda is barrelling towards Bermuda as a Category 2 storm, with forecasters warning of potentially devastating weather for the British territory. The US National Weather Service in Miami said in its 11pm Wednesday update: “Imelda’s core...

Lobster, golf and the Bahamas: A closer look at Suffolk County sheriff's taxpayer expenses

Financial records obtained by the NBC10 Boston Investigators show employees with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department traveled all over the country and beyond since the beginning of 2024, including a stay in the Bahamas. Receipts from the...

Viva Resorts by Wyndham to Host Oceanman at Viva Dominicus Beach, Bayahibe

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 1, 2025-- Viva Resorts by Wyndham is proud to announce it will sponsor and host the first-ever Oceanman Dominican Republic, taking place at Viva Dominicus Beach and Palace, Bayahibe, from October 10–12, 2025. Part of...

Caribbean Under $300K: A Solar-Powered Ocean-View Home in The Bahamas 

CJ Invest, Listings October 1, 2025 By: Caribbean Journal Staff There’s a certain kind of Caribbean property that captures the imagination — the kind that blends natural beauty, simplicity and smart design, all at a price point that seems almost...

The Hesitant Traveler’s Travel Guide

Joe's Neighborhood By Joe Weeg 10/1/2025 “Let’s go to Vienna!” “Let’s go to Sarajevo!” “Let’s go to Belfast!”… says my wife. And my go-to response? The very first loving words out of my mouth? Are… “NOOOOOOOOO WAY!” You see, my wife wants to see...

WTTC Summit in Rome: Governments and tourism giants chart the global roadmap

The 25th World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Summit took centre stage today, with the iconic Global Leaders’ Dialogue. The meeting brought together tourism ministers and heads of global tourism industry giants to seek common solutions to the...

Atlantic City, NJ, Beaches Are Closed Until Further Notice

The Atlantic City Police Department has confirmed that the beaches will be closed until further notice because of very dangerous surf conditions. Two Hurricanes Are At The Root Cause Of The Closures Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto are creating a...

Visitor arrivals to The Bahamas climb 8.5 percent year-to-date

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Total visitor arrivals to The Bahamas grew by 8.5 percent to 7.4 million on a year-to-date basis, according to the Central Bank’s latest Monthly Economic and Financial Developments report. The increase was driven by a 10.5 percent...