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November 4, 2022

Meet the American who first commanded the Marines: Revolutionary War hero Samuel Nicholas

Major Samuel Nicholas was the first captain of the Marines and in 1776 led his men on a daring raid on the Bahamas, establishing the Marines as a formidable fighting force.

October 11, 2022

United Kingdom announces they are sending help to Turks and Caicos to combat spike in gang violence

The United Kingdom is sending a tanker and a helicopter to be stationed in the Bahamas. The UK is attempting to help the Turks and Caicos with the recent spike in gang violence.

September 23, 2022

Hurricane Fiona charges past Bermuda; Canada to see storm impacts

Hurricane Fiona was moving away from Bermuda Friday and heading toward Atlantic Canada. The storm was forecast to weaken slightly before approaching Nova Scotia.

September 7, 2022

American woman killed by shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas

An American tourist from Pennsylvania was fatally maimed by a bull shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas. The woman and her family were passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise.

August 16, 2022

American found dead at same Bahamas resort where three US tourists died earlier this year

A U.S. tourist was found dead at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in the Bahamas, which is the same resort where three Americans died in May, a spokesperson said.

August 8, 2022

Sharks bite boy, 8, during Bahamas vacation, report says: 'Like a scene from Jaws'

Nurse sharks in the Bahamas reportedly attacked an 8-year-old boy from England who was vacationing with his family, biting his legs before his sister pulled him to safety.

August 6, 2022

Sunken jewels, buried treasure uncovered in the Bahamas from iconic 17th century Spanish shipwreck

A treasure trove of jewels, medallions and historic artifacts have been uncovered in the Bahamas by Allen Exploration, dating back to the legendary 17th century Maravillas shipwreck.

July 24, 2022

Miami-bound boat capsizes off coast of the Bahamas, leaving at least 17 Haitians, including an infant, dead

A speed boat bound for Miami capsized off the coast of the Bahamas early on Sunday morning, leaving at least 17 Haitian migrants dead, according to officials.

July 2, 2022

Going away this summer? Make sure to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning

Professionals share the importance of carbon monoxide detectors in any vacation or travel spot after the tragic deaths of three American tourists at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas.

June 30, 2022

Sandals Bahamas deaths: Police confirm carbon monoxide poisoning killed 3 American tourists

Police in the Bahamas have officially confirmed carbon monoxide poisoning to be the cause of death after three American tourists were found dead at a Sandals resort in early May.