Tag: Bahamas

Activists Call on Barbadian PM Davis to Grant Pardon to Columbus Statue Protester
Shamanandaze Smith broke the statue of the European explorer with a sledgehammer in 2021. This week, the Caribbean Freedom Project issued calls for Barbadian Prime Minister Philip Davis to grant a full pardon to Shervandaze Smith, who smashed a Christopher Columbus statue with a sledgehammer in 2021. RELATED: Trinidad and Tobago Remove Colonial References From […]
July 23, 2025

Nassau’s Pirate Legacy Revived as Bahamian Capital Embraces Its Past
Once a haven for pirates, rum runners, and maritime rebels, the Bahamian capital of Nassau is reclaiming its storied past as a hub of Caribbean piracy during the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, the city’s sun-drenched shores and colonial architecture serve as a living museum for history lovers and adventure seekers alike. Founded in 1670 […]
June 25, 2025

Kokomo Island: A Hidden Gem of Bahamian Elegance and Escape
Just minutes off the coast of Eleuthera lies Kokomo, a secluded Bahamian island that has quietly preserved its reputation as a sanctuary of luxury, history, and natural beauty. Also known as Sandals Cay, this private isle offers a rare blend of Caribbean charm and European refinement, once favored by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor […]
June 19, 2025

Sky Juice: The Bahamas’ Iconic Tropical Cocktail
If there’s one drink synonymous with Bahamian tradition, it’s Sky Juice, a creamy, coconut-based cocktail that has become a national staple and a must-try for visitors. Locally known as “Gully Wash”, Sky Juice dates back to the early 20th century, when cheap liquor flowed through The Bahamas during Prohibition. Without access to canned juices or […]
May 20, 2025

Bahamas Ministry of Health Investigates Alleged Foodborne Death
The Ministry of Health in the Bahamas has launched an investigation following social media claims that a man died after consuming food from a local restaurant. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Ministry confirmed it is conducting an inquiry into the clinical aspects of the case, as per its usual protocols. Officials clarified that […]
April 18, 2025

Bahamas Not To Take Migrants Expelled by Trump: PM Davis
The Republican politician vowed to carry out the largest deportation of migrants in U.S. history once he takes office. On Thursday, Prime Minister Philip Davis rejected a proposal from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump for the Bahamas to accept deportation flights for migrants. RELATED: BRICS Countries Respond to Trump’s Threats on Tariffs and Alternative Currency “This […]
December 5, 2024

Bahamas: Two People Die on Board a Plane Crash
Bahamian authorities reported on Friday that two people died aboard a damaged plane that crashed into the sea on Thursday night off the west coast of New Providence. Related:Haiti: Militaries From Bahamas, Jamaica and Belize to Be Soon in the Nation According to the Air Accident Investigation Authority of The Bahamas (AAIA), a Piper Aztec […]
September 13, 2024

Bahamas: Minnis Willing to Unify FNM
Few days before the Free National Movement’s (FNM) convention, former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said on Tuesday that he can unite the fractured party, which has witnessed fighting recently. Related: Bahamas Recognizes Palestine as State Minnis declared to the press that the most important element is respect.“Not only do I believe that I can […]
May 29, 2024

Bahamas Recognizes Palestine as State
On Tuesday, the Bahamas Foreign Affairs Ministry announced that its country decided to formally recognize Palestine as a State. RELATED: US Delays Arms Supply to Israel Amid Rafah Offensive “The Government of The Bahamas believes that recognition of the State of Palestine strongly demonstrates The Bahamas’ commitment to the principles espoused in the Charter of […]
May 8, 2024

Bahamas for Greater Cooperation in Face of Climate Change
On Saturday, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Philip Davis, stressed the urgency of greater multilateral cooperation to address climate change at the VIII Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). RELATED: Bahamas to Crack Down on Organized Crime “We have reached a stage where, as a community of states and […]