Bahamas

Celebration Key welcomed an average of 6,500 visitors a day during its first year, making it one of the Caribbean’s busiest cruise destinations while boosting tourism and economic activity in Grand Bahama.

The Bahamas will compete alongside 11 other nations at the 2026 Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm, marking the first time the keelboat event will be hosted in Europe.

Michael Pintard has urged police to conduct a forensic review of Top Notch Builders' finances, saying new information raises questions about the company's possible links to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

Health officials said more than 60% of new HIV cases were among men, with the highest infection rate recorded in people aged 30 to 39 as authorities continue to analyse the trend.

Three individuals reportedly filed complaints with the Department of Lands and Surveys after alleging they paid for land near Coral Harbour but never received ownership, prompting calls for a formal investigation.

Hanna-Martin was formally welcomed by the Caribbean Tourism Organization during Caribbean Week in New York, as she joined regional leaders for high-level tourism discussions.

A norovirus outbreak has affected more than 100 passengers and crew aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship, leading authorities to restrict disembarkation in Nassau as health concerns continue onboard.

A 23-year-old man in the Bahamas is under investigation after allegedly abusing a 13-year-old girl, who became pregnant.

Officials reported that peak travel times were between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, reflecting a strong post-pandemic recovery and steady growth in passenger demand at LPIA.

Passengers and airport staff were moved to the parking lot after authorities activated emergency protocols and began security screening of the terminal buildings.

The victim was participating in a diving excursion operated by a local hotel with his son.

Officers stopped a vehicle occupied by a lone male in the Twynam Heights area, leading to a confiscation during a routine vehicle search around 12:00 p.m.

Police say they are examining the crime scene and the vehicle for evidence as the investigation into the alleged assault continues.

Junkanoo is a Bahamian dance that celebrates the country’s culture during Boxing Day and New Year.

The decision marks a major change in the organization of the traditional Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Junkanoo parades.

The British Airways flight, arriving from London via Nassau, has been delayed by over three hours before continuing to the Cayman Islands.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority is currently investigating the incident involving a Boeing 777 aircraft that was operated by British Airways.

The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Watch for Bermuda, with inclement conditions expected to last for two days.

Police officers who responded to the crime scene quickly transported the body to a hospital, where Miller was later pronounced dead.

The disturbance is moving northwest at a speed of 7 miles per hour.