Bahamas a top choice for travelers from 60% of US states

More than 60 percent of US states have The Bahamas as a top five most popular destination, according to data from travel insurance company InsureMyTrip. While Mexico dominates the popularity ranking for most states, The Bahamas weaves in and out...

Sofia Vergara stuns in a plunging black swimsuit during Bahamas getaway after AGT season

SOFIA Vergara has stunned in a dangerously low-cut black bathing suit in photos from her Bahamas vacation. The Modern Family alum posted a picture collage on Instagram on Thursday, flaunting her looks in the daring ensemble. Sign up for the...

Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts take home 16 World Travel Awards; Sandals Royal Bahamian named Bahamas' Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2025

Sandals Royal Bahamian was named Bahamas’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2025 – one of 16 awards Sandals Resorts and Beaches were honored with at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean and The Americas. The ceremony held at Sandals...

Message in a bottle dropped off Jersey Shore in 1971 found in Bahamas

A message in a bottle thrown from a New Jersey fishing boat in 1971 was found 54 years later in the Bahamas. The note was discovered by Clint Buffington, a Utah man who has found nearly 150 messages in bottles. The sender, John Forsyth, passed...

Bahamas to launch major domestic airlift push as part of 2026 tourism strategy

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is set to ramp up support for domestic air travel as part of a broader effort to boost family island tourism and drive economic activity across the country. Deputy Director General...

BAHAMAS-LABOUR-PM promises payment before Christmas

Government Launches Bahamas News And Emergencies App

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The government is launching the Bahamas News and Emergencies App, designed to keep Bahamians informed, alert, and engaged. The aim is to provide real-time news updates to emergency alerts and interactive polls.

Hinduja Group Firm Acquires 100% Stake In Sterling Bank

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL), Mauritius, has completed the full acquisition of Bahamas-based Sterling Bank by acquiring the remaining 49 per cent equity, a statement said on Monday. With the acquisition,...

The Best Hotels in the Bahamas

When NASA astronaut Scott Kelly spent a year in the inky, star-filled skies of the International Space Station in 2015, it was the vivid azure waters of the Bahamas that he called "the most beautiful place from space.” And believe me: With 700...

Op-Ed: Ending the Silence — A National Response to Incest in The Bahamas

By: Robin Dawn Lynes, NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The recent headlines in our courts and newspapers have forced us to confront a painful truth: incest is not an isolated tragedy in The Bahamas it is a national crisis demanding urgent and coordinated action....

Georgia Football Legend Walker Confirmed as Ambassador to Bahamas 

University of Georgia football legend and NFL star Herschel Walker has been confirmed as the first U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas in nearly 15 years. Mr. Walker, a 2022 Republican candidate for U.S. Senate endorsed by President Donald Trump, was...

Pintard agrees on tabled amendment for Bahamas Protected Areas Fund

By RASHAD ROLLE Tribune News Editor rrolle@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday said the Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (Amendment) Bill 2025 will allow Bahamian professionals to take the lead in managing the country’s...

University of The Bahamas Preparing for Major Milestone in International Accreditation Journey

Focused on continuous improvement throughout its academic affairs, student services, and operations, University of The Bahamas (UB) is preparing for a significant milestone in its road to international accreditation. UB President Dr. Robert...

Bahamas Police seize $12.3 million in cocaine during weekend operations

Bahamas Police seized $12.3 million worth of cocaine during two separate operations over the weekend, authorities confirmed. On Saturday evening, two men were arrested on Cat Island after they were found with $7.8 million worth of cocaine, police...

Bahamas, Philippines finalize agreement on movement of labor

The Bahamas and the Republic of the Philippines signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on labor cooperation last month, that deals with the movement of labor between the two countries and the protection of workers’ rights, a statement from the...

Bahamas, Philippines sign landmark labour cooperation agreement

The agreement was signed on September 24, 2025, at the Philippine Center in New York by the Honourable Frederick A. Mitchell, M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, and the Honourable Hans Leo Cacdac, Secretary of the Department of...

Former NFL Star Herschel Walker Confirmed as First US Bahamas Ambassador in Nearly 15 Years

Former NFL football player Herschel Walker, President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to the Bahamas, testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on nominations on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 11, 2025. Jonathan...

King's College School, The Bahamas, Set to Transform Education in the Region

The much-anticipated beachfront boarding house of King’s College School, King’s Beach Lodge, has officially opened, marking a landmark occasion in the evolution of education in The Bahamas, and the world. With an investment exceeding US$85...

Herschel Walker approved as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas

ATLANTA, Ga. - Ex-NFL star and former Senate candidate Herschel Walker was confirmed as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. The nomination of Walker, who says in his book that he was born in Augusta, was one of more than 100 confirmed by the...

Herschel Walker confirmed by Senate as ambassador to the Bahamas

After the post remained open for nearly 15 years, the Bahamas has a new ambassador from the United States. On Tuesday, October 7, the Senate confirmed Herschel Walker in the role along with more than 100 other nominees for various government...