Severe weather threat tomorrow morning

An Alert Day is up for tonight and tomorrow as we anticipate a line of thunderstorms to move in early tomorrow morning as well as watching for the potential of another line to move in tomorrow afternoon. What we are tracking: Low pressure to our...

Carnival Cruise Line's New Routes Leave Guests Conflicted Over Destinations That Didn't Make The Cut

It has been a busy last couple of weeks for Carnival Cruise Line. They recently signed a "first-ever" type deal, reaching an agreement with three food banks in Mexico, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. With the deals, Carnival will now get 19...

“Today Was Just the Beginning, We Will Repeat This as Many Times”

Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Tensions flared outside the Margaritaville Beach Resort Tuesday morning as members of the Bahamas Taxi...

Correcting the record on the national food program

Dear Editor, As a matter of urgency, I would be most grateful if you published this letter in its entirety. Its length is related directly to how much in the public record must be corrected. The Office of the Auditor General’s Audit Report of the...

RWU holds annual Captain’s Cup regatta

By Ed Gifford According to Roger Williams University sailing coach Amanda Callahan, this past Saturday’s 21st annual Captain’s Cup sailing regatta happened on “a gorgeous day for every fall activity except sailing” as wind conditions were light...

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...

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...

National Address from Prime Minister Davis on the National Salary Review of Public Service Workers

My fellow Bahamians, I want to speak to you directly tonight. I don’t need any third party between the conversation of me and you. I know many of you have been hearing different things these past few days. You’ve heard talk about the unions, the...

“Black to the Ocean”, with Kory Lamberts

When you’re living your purpose, when you see your life in a 100-year timeline, and when you stop efforting so hard to just fix all the world’s problems, what is possible? Kory Lambert's wisdom about how he figured out how to harness his own magic...

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...

112 Caribbean women’s groups call on Caricom to protect regional peace

Word is due next week on whether or not Grenada’s Government would allow temporary US radar equipment on that island, and 112 organisations of Caribbean women have called on Caricom chairman Andrew Holness and regional leaders to support Grenada’s...

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...

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,...

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...

Blasting Breeze All Weekend Long

The weekend is here and it’s going to come with a big breeze that will last both Saturday and Sunday. We can thank high pressure to our north, a front stalled on top of South Florida and strengthening Tropical Storm Melissa to our south for the...

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...

SWFL K9 Search-And-Rescue Team In Danger Of Shutting Down Over Budget Shortfall

Peace River K9 Search and Rescue, a volunteer team working with dogs, otters and horses, is raising funds to stay in operation. Posted Fri, Oct 24, 2025 at 1:02 pm ET ENGLEWOOD, FL — For 20 years, Peace River K9 Search and Rescue’s team of...

Showcasing the 'diamond' of the culinary world

One would be hard-pressed to find an ingredient that excites gastronomes quite like truffles. Just a few shavings of these “diamonds” in the culinary world, gives a dish a luxurious upgrade. So, really, there’s no better way to jumpstart The...

Delta and Chef José Andrés Hope to Shatter the Reputation of Bland Airplane Food with This New In-Flight Menu

Airplane food is getting a chef’s kiss from a renowned cook and humanitarian. Delta Air Lines announced Thursday that it has teamed up with acclaimed Spanish American chef José Andrés to bring an elevated menu to its Delta One and first-class...

Talking the Tropics w/Mike: Meandering Melissa over the Caribbean with potential for major impacts

Jacksonville, Fl. — THE TROPICS: ***** ALWAYS CHECK & RE-CHECK THE LATEST FORECAST & UPDATES! **** Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: None The Atlantic Basin Overview: The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1st through...