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Bahamas

Bahamas heads for early election on May 12

Bahama’s Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2025. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Bahama’s Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2025. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

Crude tanker reports suspected hull breach after blast near Iraq port

Hideki Matsuyama edges out Alex Noren in play-off to win Hero World Challenge

Winner Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lining up a putt on the 12th hole during the final round of the Hero World Challenge 2025 at Albany Golf Course on Dec 07, 2025 in Nassau, Bahamas. He beat Sweden's Alex Noren in a one-hole play-off after they finished level on  22-under 266.
Winner Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lining up a putt on the 12th hole during the final round of the Hero World Challenge 2025 at Albany Golf Course on Dec 07, 2025 in Nassau, Bahamas. He beat Sweden's Alex Noren in a one-hole play-off after they finished level on  22-under 266.

Bahamas plans tougher smuggling laws as US presses migration issue

FILE PHOTO: The Bahamas' Prime Minister Philip Davis attends the 44th Regular meeting of CARICOM at Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas, February 16, 2023.   REUTERS/Dante Carrer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The Bahamas' Prime Minister Philip Davis attends the 44th Regular meeting of CARICOM at Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas, February 16, 2023.   REUTERS/Dante Carrer/File Photo

Former Lakers star Rick Fox enters Bahamian politics

FILE PHOTO: 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. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: 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. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

Hurricane Melissa wreaks $10.4b of damage, kills dozens

A woman holds her belongings after heavy rains from the outer bands of Hurricane Melissa flooded parts of Les Cayes, Haiti, on Oct 29.
A woman holds her belongings after heavy rains from the outer bands of Hurricane Melissa flooded parts of Les Cayes, Haiti, on Oct 29.

Woods not part of initial Hero World Challenge field

FILE PHOTO: Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 14, 2024 Tiger Woods of the U.S. acknowledges the crowd on the green on the 18th hole after completing his final round REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 14, 2024 Tiger Woods of the U.S. acknowledges the crowd on the green on the 18th hole after completing his final round REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

How SpaceX's rocket diplomacy backfired in the Bahamas

FILE PHOTO: SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifts off, carrying NASA's Crew-10 astronauts to the International Space Station at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., March 14, 2025. REUTERS/Joe Skipper/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifts off, carrying NASA's Crew-10 astronauts to the International Space Station at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., March 14, 2025. REUTERS/Joe Skipper/File Photo

Danielle Collins delivers on Australian Open promise of 'five star vacay'

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 16, 2025 Danielle Collins of the U.S. celebrates winning her second round match against Australia's Destanee Aiava REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 16, 2025 Danielle Collins of the U.S. celebrates winning her second round match against Australia's Destanee Aiava REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

Transfer QB Kaidon Salter commits to Colorado

Jan 1, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Liberty Flames quarterback Kaidon Salter (7) against the Oregon Ducks in the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Jan 1, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Liberty Flames quarterback Kaidon Salter (7) against the Oregon Ducks in the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.