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Capital

Nassau

Head of State

King Charles III

Head of Government

Prime Minister Philip Davis

Residents walk through Lacovia Tombstone, Jamaica, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Photo: AP

Natural disasters

Death toll rises as Caribbean nations dig out after Hurricane Melissa

Dozens are dead and missing after monster storm Melissa thrashes Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.

30 Oct 2025 - 3:04PM

Natural disasters

Monster Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba after smashing Jamaica

29 Oct 2025 - 6:41PMvideocam

Extreme weather

‘Don’t gamble with Melissa’: Jamaica awaits Category 5 ‘record’ hurricane

27 Oct 2025 - 11:28PM

Americas and the Caribbean

There she blows: Erin is Atlantic’s first hurricane this season

The Category 5 hurricane is expected to bring strong winds, floods and landslides to islands in the Caribbean.

16 Aug 2025 - 11:51PM

People disregard a warning flag on the beach in Condado, Puerto Rico, on Friday as Hurricane Erin approaches. Photo: AP

The Philippines

‘Scapegoating of migrants’? Filipino detained in US over past infraction

Sonny Lasquite’s arrest over a 13-year conviction is ‘not justice but cruelty’, as activists question targeting of lawful permanent residents.

15 Aug 2025 - 4:32PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Meet Aisha Bowe, the rocket scientist on Blue Origin’s all-female space flight

Aisha Bowe’s school adviser told her she should consider a career in cosmetology; instead, she became an aerospace engineer, STEM advocate and tech entrepreneur.

15 Apr 2025 - 3:07PM

Australian Open

US tennis star Collins delivers on Australian Open promise of ‘five-star vacay’

World No 12, who was given a hostile reception as she beat a local player, told hecklers they were funding her next holiday – and they have.

3 Feb 2025 - 1:28PM

Danielle Collins responds to the crowd after winning her Australian Open second-round match against Australia’s Destanee Aiava. Photo: Reuters

Millionaires and billionaires

7 of the richest magicians in the world – net worths, ranked

From David Copperfield to David Blaine, and Lance Burton to Penn & Teller, we give you 7 of the wealthiest magicians and illusionists who astonish the world

27 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Cody Bellinger’s wife Chase – who used to date his new Yankees teammate

Fans quickly put 2 and 2 together after the New York Yankees traded Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger on Tuesday – noting that he’ll now be playing with his wife’s ex boyfriend.

21 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM

United States

China Construction US unit hit with US$1.6 billion fine over Bahamas project

New York judge’s ruling turned on whether losses in 1,000-acre tourism project stemmed from excessive debt or construction delays.

22 Oct 2024 - 7:07PM

CCA is an American subsidiary of state-owned China State Construction Engineering Corporation, the mainland’s largest construction group. Photo: Shutterstock

Fame and celebrity

Who is Zach Wilson’s fashion designer fiancée, Nicolette Dellanno?

Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson has popped the question to his girlfriend Nicolette Dellanno – here’s what you need to know about the New Jersey native

8 Jul 2024 - 4:00AM

Nicolette Dellanno just got engaged to NFL player Zach Wilson in Italy. Photos: @nicolettedellanno/Instagram

Luxury Hotels

Can luxury travel ever be truly sustainable? These hotels are trying harder than most

Song Saa in Cambodia and the global chains Rosewood Hotels and 1 Hotels are looking beyond limiting energy use and physical resources to wider community- and guest-based initiatives

8 Jul 2024 - 1:18PM

Americas and the Caribbean

Kenya force deployed to Haiti to tackle gang violence

Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday held a departure ceremony for 400 officers who will be the first contingent to deploy to the Caribbean nation.

25 Jun 2024 - 12:28PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Kevin Jonas’ lesser-known, ‘normal’ wife, Danielle Jonas

Danielle isn’t a Hollywood actress who met her partner at a glitzy party, but a hairstylist-turned-jewellery designer who met Kevin Jonas on holiday – here’s what you need to know about her

9 Jun 2024 - 6:00PM

Danielle and Kevin Jonas met in 2007 while on holiday. Photo: @daniellejonas/Instagram

Celebrity children

Meet RHONJ star Teresa Giudice’s wannabe actress daughter, Milania Giudice

The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa Giudice has a lookalike 18-year-old daughter who regularly appears as herself on the show, but now Milania has her sights set on an acting career …

28 May 2024 - 4:00AM

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice with her daughter, Milania Giudice. Photos: @milania.ggiudice/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

How does Lenny Kravitz look so young as he turns 60?

The 4-time Grammy award-winning artist turns 60 today – so how does the bohemian rock star maintain his finely sculpted, tattooed bod as he enters his seventh decade?

26 May 2024 - 4:00AMvideocam

Hong Kong racing

Champions & Chater Cup reduced to eight runners as Rebel’s Romance lands in HK

Frankie Lor confirms Unbelievable’s season is over after the regally bred four-year-old suffers a minor tendon injury

19 May 2024 - 8:32PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt, who’s off to the Paris Olympics

Schmidt, who’s been dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ for her model good looks, already has 5 million followers on Instagram – so what else do we know about the rising star?

14 May 2024 - 6:00AM

Is Alica Schmidt the world’s sexiest athlete? The internet – and her 5 million Instagram followers – certainly seem to think so. Photo: @alicasmd/Instagram

LIV Golf

Woods lone player in PIF-PGA deal talks as McIlroy return to board is blocked

Woods is the sixth player-director appointed to PGA Tour board and has no limits. Board resisted McIlroy’s return after he resigned in November and was replaced by Jordan Spieth.

9 May 2024 - 12:00PM

Icons and Influencers

Meet Nathan Wade, the prosecutor who resigned from Donald Trump’s election case

He was found to be romantically involved with district lawyer Fani Willis, and later had to step aside for the prosecution of Trump to continue

22 Apr 2024 - 5:00AM

Fame and celebrity

What has Billy McFarland been up to since the Fyre Festival flop?

Despite serving 4 years in prison, McFarland recently announced a second instalment of the now-infamous event of 2017, but will it even happen?

18 Apr 2024 - 10:16AM

Billy McFarland, promoter of the failed Fyre Festival in the Bahamas, leaves court after pleading guilty to fraud charges, March 6, 2018, in New York. Photo: @DuffaBoiii/X

Crime

UK billionaire Joe Lewis avoids jail, fined US$5 million for insider trading

The 87-year-old Tavistock Group founder, who shared illegal stock tips, will serve 3 years of probation after prosecutors and his lawyers asked for leniency.

5 Apr 2024 - 5:38AM

British billionaire Joe Lewis hides his face with a scarf as he arrives at court in New York for sentencing on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

Get to Know

Meet Fani Willis, the DA who doesn’t fear The Donald and prefers vodka to wine

Willis’ first day in office coincided with the news that Trump asked Georgia’s state secretary to ‘find votes’, but she was nearly pulled from the case due to an improper romantic relationship

8 Apr 2024 - 5:55PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Jenn Tran, the first Asian-American Bachelorette?

Tran appeared in The Bachelor and failed to find love after putting her career as a physician assistant on hold – but will return to lead season 21 of the spin-off

29 Mar 2024 - 5:00AM

Celebrity children

Who is drug lord El Chapo’s glam granddaughter, Frida Guzmán Muñoz?

The 18-year-old is taking luxury vacays across the globe, from London to Paris and the Bahamas, and launching a music career while Joaquin Guzmán is jailed for life

14 Mar 2024 - 6:00AM

Frida Guzmán Muñoz (pictured) is notorious drug kingpin El Chapo’s granddaughter. Photo: @fridaguzmanoficial/Instagram

Malaysia

Malaysia to amend citizenship law, give equal rights to foreign-born children

The amendment will allow foreign-born children to Malaysian mothers and their non-Malaysian spouse to automatically get citizenship, ending years of struggle for many.

14 Mar 2024 - 3:25PM

Under the current law, only Malaysian men who marry non-citizens and have a child abroad can pass their citizenship to their children. Photo: Shutterstock

Americas and the Caribbean

Haiti gangs try to seize main airport as violence grips capital

Attack on airport occurred just hours after authorities in Haiti ordered a nighttime curfew following violence in which armed gang members overran the two biggest prisons.

5 Mar 2024 - 9:09AM

Food and Drinks

World’s most famous butcher saw ‘Michelangelo with knives’ in Hong Kong

Dario Cecchini, arguably the world’s best-known butcher, who has appeared on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and Netflix’s Chef’s Table, talks about opening his new restaurant in Hong Kong.

22 Feb 2024 - 12:45PM

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