BAMSI sees record enrolment
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has kicked off its Fall 2025 semester with record-breaking enrolment — up 15 percent over last year — marking a major milestone for the institution and a strong signal of growing student interest in agriculture, marine science, and sustainable development.
Students leading the way in BTT’s landmark Summer of Conservation
More than 200 students across The Bahamas took part in a record number of youth camps this summer, as Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) deepened its focus on education, conservation, and community engagement.
BPL: About 1,000 customers hit by Friday’s microburst restored
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) says about 1,000 customers in eastern New Providence lost supply during Friday night’s ‘microburst,’ with service now restored to all impacted areas.
Meteorology Dept: Chance thunderstorms this week could produce tornadic activity
FORECASTERS say there is a 20–30 per cent chance of thunderstorms this week, with potential for tornado activity — an alert that comes days after a microburst damaged several homes in eastern New Providence.
Bahamian ocean scientist launches non-profit to explore and protect Caribbean’s deep sea
A BAHAMIAN ocean scientist has launched a new non-profit organisation dedicated to exploring and protecting the Caribbean’s deep sea.
Royal Caribbean hires four Bahamian managers for PI
Royal Caribbean has appointed four Bahamian managers to the leadership team for its $165m Royal Beach Club development on Paradise Island ahead of its December 2025 opening.
Bahamian non-profit to fill ocean’s ‘data gaps’
A Bahamian ocean scientist says she has launched a locally-domiciled non-profit dedicated to uncovering, documenting and conserving the waters of the Caribbean region.
Coconut-branding franchise unveils its Bahamas launch
A coconut-branding franchise has teamed with a Bahamian non-profit to announce its launch in this nation.
DM pledges to minimise straw vendor disruption
The deputy prime minister yesterday pledged to minimise disruption for vendors amid planned infrastructure upgrades for the Bay Street Straw Market.
Gov’t asserting union ‘misinterpreted’ policy
The Government yesterday suggested there has been a “misinterpretation” of its policy amid union claims that it is seeking to reduce the vacation allowance for members entitled to five weeks’ leave annually.
Bahamian suppliers mixed over lumber price changes
Several Bahamian building material suppliers yesterday said they have seen a drop in lumber prices and are passing the lower costs on to their customers following similar decreases in the US.
Grand Lucayan staff pay delayed over severance
Grand Lucayan employees did not receive due salary payments on Friday due to a hold-up with potential termination payouts and which workers will be retained by the resort’s potential new owners, Tribune Business was told.
Anthaya torn between two events
TOKYO, Japan — She was a double qualifier in the women’s 100 metres and the long jump, but Anthaya Charlton said it was in her best interest to just concentrate on the track and not the field event at the 20th World Outdoor Championships.
Hurdler Charisma Taylor ‘knocked out by one spot’
TOKYO, Japan — It was a painful time for Charisma Taylor as she watched her name slip off the chart for one of the six fastest loser qualifying spots for the women’s 100 metres hurdles semifinals.
Sprinter Camille Rutherford eliminated
TOKYO, Japan — She’s had a sizzling season becoming the seventh Bahamian female sprinter to dip under the 11-second barrier in the 100 metres.
Sprinter Terrence Jones reflects on his performance
TOKYO, Japan — Terrence Jones was just ecstatic that he was able to match up against the best of the world and made it to the semifinals of the men’s 100 metres at the 20th World Championships.
How we have fared so far at the World Outdoors
TOKYO, Japan — Here’s a look at how The Bahamas’ 15-member team has fared so far at the 20th World Championships over the first two days of competition.
Printassia advances
TOKYO, Japan — It has been a great transitional year for Printassia Johnson as she switched from running the shorter sprints to concentrating solely on the 400 metres.
