Discover Nauka: Mexico’s Hidden Land of Four Worlds

Before Construction. Courtesy of LIFE Properties International. ​​​​​​​A team of visionaries, one extraordinary destination — where Mexico’s wild beauty meets a new definition of luxury. ​​​​​On the untouched Pacific coast of Riviera Nayarit,...

A regional first: Dr. Kenneth Romer, appointed to the Board of the International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE)

The Bahamas has once again carved out its place in international aviation history, through the historic appointment of Director of Aviation and Deputy Director General of Tourism, Dr. Kenneth Romer, to the Board of the International Association of...

Huskies fall to last at Jim West Challenge

Taking 14th place in a field of 14 teams on Monday, NIU women’s golf traveled to San Marcos, Texas, to compete in the Jim West Challenge, hosted by Texas State University. The Huskies’ final score for the invitational was 920, 56 over par. NIU...

Carnival Elation Sailing Cancelled for Extended Dry-Dock in 2026

Carnival Cruise Line cancelled the Carnival Elation’s January 15, 2026 sailing to extend the ship’s dry-dock period. (Photo via Carnival Cruise Line) The four-night Bahamas cruise from Jacksonville is being axed, as the ship heads to dry dock for...

The Most Typically 'American' Drink Orders, According To International Bartenders

Traveling abroad counts among the most exciting and educational experiences possible, and when Americans visit restaurants and hotels in other countries, they often enjoy tasting local dishes and drinks. That said, international bartenders tell us...

Tropical Storm Melissa to turn into major hurricane threatening millions

20:16 ET, 23 Oct 2025Updated 20:17 ET, 23 Oct 2025 Tropical Storm Melissa's track and forward speed are erratic Hispaniola and Jamaica are experiencing fatal flooding as Tropical Storm Melissa continues to move across the Caribbean Sea. It is...

Munroe Introduces New Bill to Tackle Human Smuggling

Posted on 21 October 2025. by Jones Bahamas By: Arianna Neely Bahamas Journal Writer The Bahamas continues to heighten its efforts to combat human smuggling and trafficking with the latest legislative step coming in the form of the Smuggling of...

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros Presides at Investiture of 38 New Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

Following the Divine Liturgy at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City on Sunday, October 19, 2025, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, along with His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, His...

National Heroes Day: Honouring The Spirit That Built a Nation

Posted on 21 October 2025. by Jones Bahamas By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer What began as an effort to redefine a national holiday has grown into a celebration of the Bahamian spirit, a day set aside to honour those whose courage, compassion,...

The One West Virginia Airbnb You Need to Book for Epic Dark Sky Views

Few things are as awe-inspiring as the vastness of space. To tell you the truth, its enormity sometimes makes my brain hurt. For instance, consider that traveling to Pluto by car would take 6,000 years, NASA estimates. The observable universe,...

Heather Dubrow, Poker Champion Michael Mizrachi, and Other Surprise Guests Headline myVIP World Tournament of Slots 2025 at Atlantis Paradise Island - with Promotional Support from Jenny McCarthy

500 Top Players to Compete for $1 Million Grand Prize in the Bahamas PLAYSTUDIOS , the award-winning developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile games and creator of the myVIP loyalty program, is gearing up to host the highly anticipated myVIP...

United Airlines’ 10-destination Chicago expansion deals blow to American Airlines

The folks at American Airlines' Fort Worth headquarters are probably shaking their heads right about now. That's because United Airlines just announced 10 new destinations from its O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hub in Chicago, all launching...

Wemby awes, VJ Edgecombe dazzles in debut and more fantasy basketball first impressions

I spent months researching, drafting and looking at my teams like they were adorned on a wall at the Louvre. It became too much. I needed the season to start so I could see the numbers advance in each statistical category, like the speedometer on...

Diplomatic Week opens

The Bahamas hosted Diplomatic Week 2025 yesterday at the Baha Mar Convention Centre, under the theme, “Delivering security, opportunity, and justice through diplomacy.” The event started on October 19 and will end Thursday after hosting more than...

California’s Death Valley is now one of the world’s 71 ‘most beautiful places’

Earth is full of natural beauty, from towering waterfalls to wind-sculpted mountains to atolls wrapped in rainbows of coral. Then there’s Death Valley, a desert that claims the world-record high of 134 degrees and bears geographic names like Hells...

Drinks by the Dram Rum Advent Calendar Review: A rich, spicy tasting adventure

Rum is one of the quintessential Christmas tipples, with its flavours of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove mirroring what's in the air over the festive season. If you enjoy it neat, mixed with cola, or in a festive cocktail like eggnog, you may be...

Celebrity Takes Delivery of Celebrity Xcel, Introduces Celebrity Xcite

Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of and welcomed the Celebrity Xcel and announced the name of its sixth Edge Series ship, the Celebrity Xcite. The ship’s first piece of steel was cut, and construction commenced at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique...

Jewelry designer Brunetti turns ‘gem’ of an idea into wearable art

The jewelry pieces designed by artist Clair Brunetti shimmer with coastal inspiration. Just as the Atlantic Ocean sparkles at sunrise, her coral necklaces and turquoise earrings lend a purposeful ocean essence to her art. “I use the colors that...

This Is The Lowest Form Of Analytics And We Must Kill It

Drew Magary’s Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday at Defector during the NFL season. Got something you wanna contribute? Email the Roo. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it....

Is It Just Us? Or Are Big Engagement Rings Everywhere?

This year has established the fact that our collective fascination with engagement rings—their cuts, their sizes, and their costs—is endless. While diamonds have always (and probably forever will be) a point of intrigue, 2025 alone has brought us...