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Marijuana commission stresses its role in ongoing debate
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Days after the Rastafarian community held a private meeting with national security minister Marvin Dames and threatened to sue the government because they cannot utilize cannabis for...
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Bahamas Director General of Tourism Leads Delegation at Caribbean Tourism...
CTO NY 2019 Dinner – NY Staff with Director GeneralFORT LAUDERDALE, FL –June 14, 2019 – Director General of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation, Joy Jibrilu, led the Bahamas contingent at the...
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20 Great Resorts for Summer Caribbean Vacations
It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean: in some ways, traveling to the Caribbean is even better in the summer.It’s less crowded, meaning you get can in to the hottest tables, find your seat...
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NAGB's FNL! is back
Friday Night Live! is back with great food, entertainment, workshops, tours and all the good vibes. To add to the summer fun we are also bringing you an oil painting workshop, free film and free...
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#242NewsBahamas Newsletter Edition: June 20th, 2019
Faux Pa Or Flaw In Our Education System?Dear Readers,Unless you've been living in a cave in Mayaguana then you've probably seen the video of MICAL Member of Parliament Miriam Emmanuel struggling to...
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Shaunae Breaks Women's 300m World Record
Shaunae Miller-Uibo celebrates after she won the women's 300 metres event in a new world record, at the Golden Spike athletics IAAF World Challenge in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Thursday. (Jaroslav...
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New waterfront entertainment area to be developed, says PM
Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis.Govt. eyes water tax and pier, central part for Bahamas and connecting sky bridgeNASSAU, BAHAMAS – In order to boost Bahamian ownership in tourism and boost spending...
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Cannabis sales could hit $15 billion globally this year
By Alicia Wallace, CNN BusinessSan Francisco (CNN Business)Fueled in part by CBD product sales and Canada's recent legalization of marijuana, the world's cannabis market could notch $15 billion this...
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In The Bahamas, a New Kind of Cruise Destination
By the Caribbean Journal staffIn recent years, more and more private cruise destinations have been popping up around the region, from Belize to The Bahamas.But a new private port of call set to debut...
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Shania Twain’s house is up for sale – Man! We feel like moving in
Image credit: Damianos Sotheby’s International RealtyBy Tamara KellyShania Twain’s home in the Bahamas is up for sale – it’s safe to say, it’s impressed us very much!The Canadian singer, songwriter and...
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Dr. Carlos Reid launches new book on The Bahamas’ gang culture
Carlos Reid and his wife Tiffany are pictured with Minister of National Security Marvin Dames. (BIS Photo/Eric Rose)NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Dr. Carlos G. Reid launched his third book, entitled, ‘The Bahamas...
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The newest issue of Bahamian Art & Culture Newsletter! We're back after a mini-break.• Cover art by Bahamian artist Melissa Maura.• Performance / Exhibitions / Lecture / Concert!• Art events and...
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How to eat conch in the Bahamas, and where to find the best
Here are ten popular ways to enjoy the national food of the BahamasPreparing a conch salad — Photo courtesy of iStock / shalamovWhile I was certainly aware of conch (pronounced "conk") before traveling...
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N.Y. Lawmakers Pass Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana and Expunge 900,000 Arrests
By HENRY GOLDMAN and KESHIA CLUKEY / BLOOMBERGNew York lawmakers decriminalized small amounts of marijuana after failing to agree on a comprehensive package that would have fully legalized the drug and...
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Breaking The Booze Habit, Even Briefly, Has Its Benefits
The proliferation of craft mocktails made with non-alcoholic distilled spirits is making it easier and more fun for people who abstain from alcohol to feel like they are still part of the party.At 8...
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5 Caribbean Inns to Visit Right Now
The Landing, Harbour Is., BahamasThey’re somewhere between boutique hotel and bed and breakfast, full of character and charm. The inns of the region are a portal to the soul of the Caribbean, small...
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Blue Lagoon Island helps inspire next steps for high school seniors
BLUE LAGOON ISLAND, BAHAMAS – A group of 12thgrade boys from RM Bailey Senior High School gained a greater appreciation for marine animals and the role Bahamians play in protecting their environment...
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Ardastra promises unforgettable summer for campers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Geared towards helping its 25 campers embrace novel experiences while learning more about nature, the environment and the animals around them, Ardastra Gardens’ Disney-inspired camps...
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2019 Bahamas National Swimming Championships: Elvis Burrows, Margaret Higgs...
Photo courtesy: UK AthleticsBy Taylor CovingtonThe 2019 Bahamas National Championships wrapped up on Sunday after a stellar four days of competition. A small but mighty country in the swim community,...
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Prince’s Turks and Caicos Villa Sold
By the Caribbean Journal staffThe Turks and Caicos villa formerly owned by music legend Prince has been sold.The sprawling estate in Turks and Caicos’s Turtle Tail area in Providenciales has been sold...
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