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Nassau Terminal Royal Place in The Bahamas.

Bahamas

Bamahas becomes second Caricom country to seek visa-free access to US

By Bert Wilkinson

The Bahamas' Prime Minister Philip Davis attends the 44th Regular meeting of CARICOM at Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas, February 16, 2023.

Bahamas

CARIBBEAN ROUND UP

By Devika Ragoonanan

Rick Fox, three-time NBA Champion and founding partner of Vision Venture Partners, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 3, 2017.

Sports

Former NBA, Lakers star Rick Fox to run in Bahamian elections

By Bert Wilkinson

Women hold belongings as they cross a flooded area after heavy rains brought by Hurricane Melissa caused deadly flooding, in Petit Goave, Haiti October 31, 2025.

News

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

News

AG Letitia James warns against charity scams amid Hurricane Melissa relief efforts

By Nelson A. King

People sit on the roof of a vehicle riding on a flooded road, after Hurricane Melissa made landfall, in Prospect, Manchester, Jamaica, Oct. 29, 2025.

Bahamas

Western Jamaica ravaged by Hurricane Melissa

By Bert Wilkinson

Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., Sept. 26, 2025.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends an interview after meeting with Russian officials, at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 18, 2025.

Employment

Bahamas awaits U.S. approval on full pay for Cuban Medical Brigade

By Bert Wilkinson

The Caribbean Community (Caricom) says it "notes with great interest and anticipation" the recent presentation of a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on further security assistance, as requested by Haiti and recommended by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Venezuelan and Haitians migrants cross the border, in Paso Canoa, Costa Rica, August 30, 2025.

News

Bahamas discourages Haitians from visiting to apply for American visas

By Bert Wilkinson

A Bahamas Air captain was fired after he was allegedly found vaping in the cockpit.

Bahamas

Bahamasair captain fired for allegedly vaping in the cockpit

By Bert Wilkinson

Former NFL football player Herschel Walker, US President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to the Bahamas, testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on nominations on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 11, 2025.

Herschel Walker vows to take on China if confirmed as ambassador to The Bahamas

By Bert Wilkinson

Prime Minister of the Bahamas The Hon. Philip Edward Davis speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW 2024 at Spring Studios on May 02, 2024 in New York City.

Bahamas

Caribbean Roundup | Bahamas political parties compare crime plans, Dominica gives public servants a boost

By Devika Ragoonanan

aerial image of antigua and barbuda in the caribbean

Antigua

Caribbean Roundup: Tourism investment in Antigua and Barbuda, jobs struggle in the Bahamas

By Devika Ragoonanan

Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The COP29, which is running from November 11 through 22, is bringing together stakeholders, including international heads of state and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of climate change. According to the United Nations, countries made no progress over the last year in reducing global emissions from the burning of fossil fuels.

US drops the hammer: Grenadian officials lose visas in Cuban medical dispute

By Bert Wilkinson

More from Around NYC

NYCDOT repaved several portions of roadways around Pelham Bay Park in the past year, following a push from community organization, City Island Rising. The street improvements addressed community concerns of safety in and around the park and City Island area and community leaders say there's still more to be done.

Pelham Bay Park sees fresh road resurfacing as City Island Rising presses for long-term fixes

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Lauren Skye Scruggs with her mother Stephany McClain and elected officials at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills. Photo via Arts4All Foundation

Olympic gold medallist Lauren Skye Scruggs visits Long Island Jewish Forest Hills

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Tourist stabbed in Bryant Park in unprovoked attack: cops