Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensifying, forecast to become a rare Category 5

By CNN Meteorologist Chris Dolce (CNN) — Melissa strengthened into a hurricane with 90 mph winds on Saturday as the US National Hurricane Center warned it would turn into a rare Category 5 hurricane by Monday afternoon. The center of the hurricane...

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...

Africa Is The World's 'Youngest' Region, Asia The 'Oldest'

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...

Melissa threatens Jamaica and Haiti | Guidance for Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector

The system is forecasted to strengthen slowly over the next few days, possibly becoming a hurricane by Friday… Substantial intensification is possible by this weekend… (Source: CDEMA) “There is a high degree of uncertainty in track and intensity...

At Least 3 Dead As Tropical Storm Melissa Continues To Strengthen

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...

At Least 3 Dead As Tropical Storm Melissa Continues To Strengthen

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...

11 Countries Where You Can Earn Without Paying Any Income Tax

Last Updated:October 24, 2025, 13:05 IST A 'tax haven' refers to a country or small jurisdiction that offers low or no taxes to attract businesses, investors, and wealthy individuals. Monaco is the only existing European country that is tax-free....

Melissa forecast to blast Jamaica for days as a major hurricane

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Millions of people in Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic are preparing for flooding rain and high winds as Tropical Storm Melissa, which is now forecast to become a Category 4 hurricane, meanders in the central...

Bishop: Wrong for money to control election outcomes

Anglican Bishop Laish Boyd speaks during the Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks & Caicos Islands’ 122nd Session of Diocesan Synod at Christ Church Cathedral on October 20, 2025. Photo: Dante Carrer/Tribune Staff By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Chief...

Traveling With a Baby Isn't Easy, But This Is How I Do It (With Tips From Other Moms Too)

Tiffany Reid is a Who What Wear editor in residence, fashion executive, freelance stylist, and brand consultant who most recently served as the senior vice president of fashion for Bustle Digital Group. She recently launched a YouTube series,...

Plan ahead! Our pick of hot destinations for a sunny February escape

Almost always bleak, blowy and bitterly cold, February is a month when you can’t help thinking about an escape to warmer climes. And that’s before considering handy excuses like Valentine’s Day or the half-term school holidays. There are numerous...

The ultimate luxury holiday destinations for 2025 revealed

Thinking about swapping snow shovels for champagne this year? Classic Vacations, the #1 rated travel advisor resource for luxury getaways, has just unveiled its 2025 Holiday Travel Forecast, and it’s clear that high-end travelers are redefining...

An oak tree has fallen

Dear Editor, His Grace, the Most Reverend Drexel Wellington Gomez — former Lord Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, and Bishop of the Diocese of Nassau and The Bahamas (including the Turks &...

Healing in the Midst of Chaos: Diocese to Host 5th Annual Healing Conference

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...

Overcrowding at Grand Turk Prison Now 30% Above Capacity, NSC Warns

By Deandrea Hamilton | Magnetic Media Turks and Caicos, October 14, 2025 – The sizzle of prime cuts and the sound of waves are about to meet at Beaches Turks & Caicos. The resort has announced the debut of Butch’s Island Chophouse — the first-ever...

Caribbean, diaspora voices on Divali: One light across oceans

Features Newsday 7 Hrs Ago Though oceans and continents may separate them, the light of Divali shines just as brightly wherever Caribbean and South Asian communities have settled around the world. - BAVINA SOOKDEO Though oceans and continents may...

Versatile workhorses powering maritime security

Whether patrolling harbors, interdicting offshore smugglers, or responding rapidly to emergencies, patrol boats are among the most versatile assets relied upon by state and local agencies, federal operators, and international partners to enforce...

Panton, Gregg, Swann set for final Rally2 clash

68 Nine testing special stages in the north of the island on Sunday will settle the Barbados Motoring Federation’s (BMF) 2025 Rally2 Championship in what is expected to be an exciting double-header final with just 17 points separating the top...

MAYNARD-GIBSON: An oak tree has fallen

His Grace, the Most Reverend Drexel Wellington Gomez, 88 Dear Editor, His Grace, the Most Reverend Drexel Wellington Gomez — former Lord Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, and Bishop of the...

FAU's Queen Conch Lab Receives Prestigious International Award

Megan Davis, Ph.D., (left) and Becky Holt, assistant director of the Queen Conch Lab, receiving the award during the Responsible Seafood Summit held in Cartagena, Colombia. Award Snapshot: FAU Harbor Branch researchers have received the...