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Hurricane Melissa poses potential ‘humanitarian crisis’ for Jamaica, Haiti
Large swaths of the western Caribbean are already in the throes of, or preparing for, Hurricane Melissa, which is expected to become the strongest storm ever recorded in Jamaica. Haiti, meanwhile, has already seen three deaths since Thursday, two...
Owner: Joe Ricketts
Supporting digital governance while rejecting the digital identity trap
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The Nassau Guardian
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Dear Editor, The following letter is in response to C. Allen Johnson’s October 8, 2025, article titled “The Bahamas must embrace digital overnance, or Risk Being Left Behind”. I recently came across an insightful article written by my esteemed...
Owner: Emanuel Alexiou & Anthony Ferguson
Hurricane Melissa to barrel over Jamaica with 175 mph winds; impact on Caribbean may be ‘catastrophic’
Hurricane Melissa is at Category 5 strength in the Caribbean as its core is forecast to move over Jamaica on Monday night — the first of what could be multiple landfalls for the catastrophic, slow-moving storm, forecasters said. Its current track...
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Halftime Halfwits
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Northern Express - Michigan
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Spectator Some of you might remember when there were two competing professional football leagues, the National Football League (NFL), which had been around since its founding in Canton, Ohio, in 1920, and the upstart American Football League (AFL)...
Owner: Luke Haase
Major solar energy projects underway
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The Nassau Guardian
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With construction progressing on major renewable energy projects across New Providence, consumers on the island could see the widespread implementation of solar power in the first quarter of 2027, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) said. As part of...
Owner: Emanuel Alexiou & Anthony Ferguson
Parental consent and parental detachment
We are not surprised that so few parents have bothered to comment on the Age of Civil Responsibility (ACR) Bill. That is typical. In the Caribbean, only a very few parents ever discuss responsible sex with their children. Even then, it’s usually...
Owner: Nigel Mathlin
Deadly storm Melissa to turn into Monstrous Hurricane: Ravaging flooding alert in Jamaica — All about the ‘extreme threat’
What began as a powerful tropical storm is rapidly morphing into a major threat for the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Melissa, which has already claimed several lives in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, is on the verge of becoming a full-fledged...
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Hurricane Melissa undergoing extreme rapid intensification as Jamaica braces for catastrophic flooding, winds
Melissa is now a Category 3 major hurricane with 115 mph maximum sustained winds, the National Hurricane Center announced Saturday night. FOX Weather Meteorologist Jane Minar analyzed the storm as its rapid intensification began Saturday...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Palm Beach County's coral reefs thrive in ideal conditions
It is a calm and beautiful morning in northern Palm Beach County, ideal conditions to check on the health of some of the most amazing coral reefs Florida has to offer.“When people think about Florida is reef think about the Keys or the Bahamas and...
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PM lauds honourees recognized for selfless national service at National Honours ceremony
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Prime Minister Philip Davis highlighted the invaluable contributions of Bahamians during the 2025 National Honours Investiture Ceremony, recognizing citizens whose selfless service has strengthened communities and inspired...
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Africa Is The World's 'Youngest' Region, Asia The 'Oldest'
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Zero Hedge
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The world’s population is aging, but not evenly. While some regions are growing older at an alarming pace, others remain remarkably young. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu maps the median age in every country, showing where...
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Tropical Storm Melissa Near Jamaica Could Become Category 5 Hurricane
Jamaica and other regions of the Caribbean are bracing for several days of extreme weather: Tropical Storm Melissa is intensifying and could become a major hurricane over some of the Atlantic’s warmest waters. Officials urge everyone in the...
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At Least 3 Dead As Tropical Storm Melissa Continues To Strengthen
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WTAG - Massachusetts
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Tropical Storm Melissa has claimed the lives of at least three people in Haiti as it brings heavy rain and devastating flooding to the Caribbean. Meteorologists warn that the storm could strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane. The National...
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At Least 3 Dead As Tropical Storm Melissa Continues To Strengthen
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KWHN - Arkansas
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Tropical Storm Melissa has claimed the lives of at least three people in Haiti as it brings heavy rain and devastating flooding to the Caribbean. Meteorologists warn that the storm could strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane. The National...
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The FNM’s latest policy proposals
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The Nassau Guardian
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The Free National Movement (FNM) has unveiled a fresh suite of promises under its newly relaunched website, hoping to reset its public image ahead of the next general election. It is, in fairness, a welcome shift. The opposition has for many...
Owner: Emanuel Alexiou & Anthony Ferguson
Healing in the Midst of Chaos: Diocese to Host 5th Annual Healing Conference
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Bahamas Local
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At a time when communities across the region face growing challenges from rising crime and violence to mental health struggles and family breakdown. The Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands is extending an open...
Owner: Jason McDowall
Tropical Storm Melissa is stationary in the Caribbean as 4 deaths reported and huge rains are expected
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Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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This NOAA satellite image taken at 11:40 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, shows Tropical Storm Melissa in the Central Caribbean Sea. (NOAA via AP) SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Tropical Storm Melissa was nearly stationary in the central Caribbean on...
Owner: Ryan Binkley
Rastafarian Community Not Happy About Cannabis Act, Says Chairman
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – It’s been weeks since Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Michael Darville said government intends to...
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Jamaica could face days of hurricane conditions as Melissa set to rapidly intensify in the Caribbean
Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean are staring down what could become a catastrophic, days-long assault of extreme rainfall and damaging winds with Tropical Storm Melissa set to strengthen into a major hurricane over some of the hottest...
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2025’s Freest Caribbean Economies: The Region’s Bright Spots and Challenges
News Americas, TORONTO, Canada, Fri. Oct. 11, 2025: The Caribbean’s 2025 Index of Economic Freedom paints a complex picture of progress and persistence – where fiscal health and innovation are rising, but corruption and weak institutions continue...
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