Cruise Lines Reroute Ships as Hurricane Humberto Nears Caribbean

Major cruise operators have rerouted multiple ships in the Caribbean and the Bahamas as Hurricane Humberto and a developing tropical disturbance approach the region. Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Line announced itinerary...

Carnival, Royal Caribbean change cruise itineraries amid Hurricane Humberto, other weather

Cruise lines are changing Caribbean itineraries to avoid stormy weather. Tropical Storm Humberto became a hurricane northeast of the northern Leeward Islands and “is forecast to become a major hurricane later today or on Saturday,” the National...

Decanter sponsors ‘Wine Professional of the Year’ at the 2025 BIH Spotlight Awards

Established in 2020 by Lorraine Copes, BIH is a non-profit organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion within the hospitality, food and drink sectors. Its annual BIH Spotlight Awards have now become a pivotal platform for celebrating the...

Sun, sea and trash: The Caribbean islands struggling with managing waste -In the Cayman Islands, its landfill continues to grow

By Gemma Handy From BBC (Credit: Getty Images) Tourism is vital for economies across the Caribbean, but record-breaking numbers of visitors, coupled with insufficient local waste facilities, are leaving many islands choking on rubbish. The smell...

Hurricane Humberto Forms, But Expected to Bypass U.S. as Another Storm Hits Caribbean

Photo: National Hurricane Center Humberto, one of several storms the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has been tracking this week, is officially a hurricane. According to the latest update from the NHC, as of Friday morning, Hurricane Humberto was...

Missing teen found safe, Humberto expected to become a major hurricane, and Eatonville reacts to Hungerford land deal

Good evening, Central Florida. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Your Weather Planner Progressing into the overnight rain and storms, chances will diminish, resulting in...

How Hurricane Humberto is impacting Caribbean…

Cruise lines are altering Caribbean itineraries due to stormy weather, including Hurricane Humberto. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Disney Cruise Line have all announced changes to their sailings. Cruise lines are changing Caribbean itineraries to...

For 36th year, US renews Haiti’s designation as major drug transit route

Overview: Haiti remains on the United States’ list of 23 major drug transit hubs, as traffickers continue to use its territory for cocaine smuggling routes, according to a designation recently submitted to Congress by the Trump administration....

Taking a break after a half-century spent in a labor of love

I started to write this column for The South Florida Times after retiring from the newspaper where I served as editor for four years. I was encouraged to do so by the publisher, Robert Beatty, and his wife, Michele Green Beatty, the vice president...

Shakem Charles graces the cover of TIF 2025 fall issue

History is being rewritten in the Turks and Caicos fashion scene. Fresh off his groundbreaking victory as the first-ever male winner of TCI Top Model, Cycle 6, Shakem Charles now graces the cover of Times of the Islands Fall 2025 issue—cementing...

Grand Turk Youth Media Expo Ignites Students' Creative Passion

Greg Been, Head of Genesis Next Media walks Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture Hon. Rachael Taylor, the art intricacies of media production. Students in Grand Turk were given a front-row seat to the fast-paced world of media...

Coast Guard Cutter Alert returns to Florida following 58-day patrol 

Illicit contraband sits on the deck of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert (WMEC 630) during transfers with Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753), off the coast of Haiti, Aug. 11, 2025. During their patrol, Alert’s crew conducted 10 transfers of...

Sandals® and Beaches® Resorts Unveil “Nature’s Vow” Inspiration

Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have unveiled Nature’s Vow, a new eco-chic wedding inspiration poised to define 2026 celebrations. Rooted in the spirit of the Caribbean, the design blends sustainable elements with elevated style, offering...

Munroe says Bahamas' location is key reason it appears on US drug list

The Bahamas’ geographic location is the key reason it continues to appear on the United States’ list of major illicit drug transit or producing countries, Minister of National Wayne Munroe said yesterday. The US named The Bahamas one of 23...

Order now! DIVE Autumn 2025 print issue preview

25 September 2025 &nbsp 3 minutes of reading Issue # 39: Blue corridors DIVE’s Autumn ’25 magazine is here! This Autumn, we explore pygmy blue whales, the amazing properties of sound underwater, Aqaba’s military museum, how Jaws affected sharks,...

Palace Company

Redefining luxury hospitality with a global vision, The Palace Company curates unforgettable experiences across their distinguished collection of hotels, resorts and vacation club. RLI had the opportunity to sit down with CEO Gibrán Chapur to talk...

NHC Tracks Two Systems as Tropical Storm Humberto Heads Toward Bermuda

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking two systems in the Atlantic on Thursday morning as hurricane season continues. As of 5 a.m. Thursday, Tropical Storm Humberto was located about 480 miles east-northeast of the Northern Leeward...

FIRST ALERT: Tropical impacts looking likely next week

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Tropical Storm Humberto is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane this weekend. An additional system is expected to develop, and could bring impacts to the Carolinas early next week. DEVELOPING IMELDA According to...

“It wasn’t a shock”: Nick Suzuki opens up on Carey Price’s trade to the San Jose Sharks

On Tuesday, Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki made a guest appearance on the latest episode of theNever Offside Podcast hosted by Julie Petry and Cat Toffoli, wives of NHLers Jeff Petry and Tyler Toffoli. During the wide ranging conversation,...

Bajan chefs gear up to defend Caribbean title

36 As the countdown begins to the 2025 Taste of the Caribbean Competition, Barbados’ national culinary champions are doubling down on preparation, determined to defend their title on home soil and showcase the country’s innovative approach to...