Bahamas

A single - engine aircraft is being reported missing after the flight took off on Sunday, November 1 and lost contact shortly after.

The monarch's visit to Guyana marked 60 years of diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom, while his earlier engagements in The Bahamas included a youth rally celebrating the country's younger generation.

The King’s visits to The Bahamas and Guyana come amid renewed calls from Caribbean leaders for Britain to address the legacy of slavery, including demands for a formal apology and reparatory justice.

Leanne Gregory, 36, from Nottinghamshire, UK, died after rescuing her two sons from strong sea currents while snorkelling near Bimini in the Bahamas on October 20, 2026.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force recovered 40 packages of suspected cocaine on Castle Island after a tip from US partners, while searches for a suspected smuggling vessel continue.

A 52-year-old American citizen was found dead aboard a cruise ship after it docked at Great Stirrup Cay, with Bahamian police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

The royal tour will begin in The Bahamas on October 27 before continuing to Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda, where the couple will attend the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Charlton clocked 12.33 seconds to win the women’s 100m hurdles, improving on her silver medal from Birmingham 2022 and giving The Bahamas its first medal of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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.