For Bahamians, the sea has always been life. It feeds us, employs us, and attracts millions of visitors to our shores every year. But now, the very waters that shaped our islands are threatening to swallow them. Climate change and rising sea levels aren’t distant problems they’re here, creeping into our yards, our wells, and our way of life.

In places like Abaco and Grand Bahama, we still carry the scars of Hurricane Dorian, a storm supercharged by warming oceans. Nassau battles flooding every rainy season, while saltwater intrusion in Andros is quietly contaminating freshwater supplies. Coastal erosion eats away at shorelines, forcing families to move inland where possible. For a nation where most land sits less than 10 feet above sea level, the threat feels personal, because it is.

Activists are sounding the alarm. Groups are working to restore mangroves in Bimini, plant coral nurseries in New Providence, and push for more resilient building codes. Young Bahamians are also stepping up, using social media and grassroots movements to make climate justice not just a global issue, but a Bahamian one.

Still, the big question remains: are we moving fast enough? Our culture, our homes, and even our economy are tied to these islands. Losing ground doesn’t just mean losing land, it means losing pieces of ourselves.

The tides are rising. But so is Bahamian resilience. This fight isn’t just about protecting paradise, it’s about protecting our people, our future, and our place in the world.

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The tagline for this movie: A New Era Is Born. When the global ecology proves to be mostly inhospitable to the re-engineered dinosaurs, the ones that remain exist in remote equatorial regions similar in climate to when their genetic ancestors thrived. An expedition is mounted to a tropical secluded area to harvest DNA from massive creatures of land, sea and air to create a pharmaceutical that would be a groundbreaking lifesaving medical breakthrough to the benefit of all of humankind.

Jurassic World Rebirth is the seventh entry in the franchise and the fourth since the rebranding which proves that dinosaurs are still a draw for audiences but still has an issue with presenting the viewer with new memorable human characters to care about surviving their dinosaur encounters. Gareth Edwards brings his trademark directing skill of making special effects look seamlessly integrated with the real life environment while moving the story along at an almost breakneck pace with high intensity action. The script by David Koepp is a combination of tropes that have been seen in other Jurassic movies, but told from varying perspectives which explains seeing mistakes made that should not still be happening due to that society's current knowledge of de-extinct dinosaurs. The cast does a solid job of selling the danger their characters find themselves in from veterans like Scarlett Johansson & Mahershala Ali along with up and comers like Jonathan Bailey & Luna Blaise among others. Alexandre Desplat does a good job of repurposing the musical themes composed by John Williams in a way that provides scenes with the required wonder or dread depending on the situation. This motion picture is a straightforward installment in the film series with room to improve and hopefully the next sequel will include at least one character from the animated series Jurassic World: Chaos Theory brought over to live action. I rate this cinematic entry a rating of 3 out of 5.

Final Rating 3 out of 5

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Wybers, September done creep up on us quick-quick, aye? For plenty people, dis month mean school bell ringing, uniforms iron up, and parents trying to hold dey head in traffic. But who says September gotta be slow? Check out some of these deals and events that's running from September and beyond.

Flyin in Style
Aztec Airways: From 1 Aug 2025, daily flights from Fort Lauderdale to North Eleuthera. On top of that, they still hold five flights to Governor’s Harbour and two to Rock Sound every week. Come November? Boom—new nonstop from Lauderdale straight to Georgetown, Exuma, twice a week. Big win.

JetBlue bringing heat for the holidays. From 18 Dec 2025, daily direct from Boston to Nassau. So all the snowbirds could thaw out in the sun.

American Airlines say “triple up.” From 18 Dec – 5 Jan, they'll be pumping three daily flights to Marsh Harbour and North Eleuthera. You know what dat mean—Abaco and Eleuthera ga be full of vibes this Christmas.

Delta finally stepped it up too. Instead of one Saturday flight, from 20 Dec – 12 April, 2026, you could catch daily nonstop Detroit to Nassau. Winter crew, y’all straight.

Frontier Airlines making a comeback! From 13 Dec 2025, they’re bringing back nonstop Nassau to Atlanta flights. Running weekly, dis one opening up cheap-cheap options straight to ATL and from dere you could link plenty more destinations on Frontier’s map. Affordable moves, more vibes.

Vibes & Events
Bahama Breeze Music Festival – Atlantis (18–22 Sept)
World-class artists, concerts on concerts, and straight luxury vibes at Atlantis. Five days of music? Say less.

Taste of Baha Mar Restaurant Month – all September
Now this right here is foodie heaven. Baha Mar running this for the first time and they finally opened it up to locals too. Imagine: three-course menus from spots like Katsuya, Cleo, Shuang Ba, Cinko, Marcus, and Costa. Price point? $58 or $70, which is a small price to pay for that kinda flavor explosion. From Japanese to Chinese, Mediterranean to Latin fusion, plus Caribbean twist—ya taste buds ga be doing backflips.

Sweet September Deals
Breezes Resort – Nassau
Celebrating 30 years, Breezes dropping a Fall Special – up to 30% off. Just use code BSMTFALL when you book before 15 Dec 2025 online.

Grand Lucayan – Freeport
Weekend Escape Offer: more than 40% off room rates, taxes and fees included, two nights minimum. Plus, ya get a free tropical drink at Waves Bar & Grill AND a Marina View room upgrade (if available). You could book now till 4 Oct 2025.

So hear me out, Wybers: September doesn't mean slow down. From the kitchen to the stage to the runway strip, our islands always gat motion. Whether ya belly looking for luxury flavors or ya soul looking for sweet soca and sun, dis month line up proper. Lock it in and make September sweet.

University of The Bahamas (UB) is diving into the future of marine science education with Virtual Reality (VR). Thanks to a generous gift from Erin Johnson, a Ph.D. candidate at Florida International University, UB’s Small Island Sustainability programme now has 14 VR headsets for Marine Science students.

These headsets let Marine Science students dive into virtual fieldwork, practice research skills, and explore marine habitats in a safe, accessible way. No matter your age, swimming ability, or budget, VR brings the ocean to your fingertips. It’s an innovative twist on traditional learning that expands opportunities for all students, giving them practical experience and a taste of real-world marine science without ever getting wet.

This semester, UB students will step into the underwater world virtually, proving that when it comes to learning, the sky or maybe the sea is the limit.

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When Kendra Frorup’s sculptures lit up the walls at Carifesta XV in Barbados, the buzz wasn’t just about her work, it was about what she represents. A Scholar, sculptor, and professor, Kendra is proof that Bahamian art isn’t just colorful and cultural it’s competitive, global, and ready to dominate international markets.

For too long, Bahamian creativity has been boxed in as something “for us.” We celebrate it at home, we see it in Junkanoo, in paintings, in music, but we don’t always imagine it as export. Carifesta, though, flipped the script. Frorup’s work, paired with the artistry of award-winning photographer and poet Eric Rose, showed that Bahamian voices can and should be part of the bigger cultural conversation.

Global audiences are craving authenticity. They want art that feels real, rooted, and unapologetic. That’s exactly what Bahamian creatives bring to the table. Frorup’s pieces tell stories of heritage and identity that feel local to us but universal to anyone watching. Rose’s photography captures emotion in a way that can travel from Nassau to New York and still hit deep.

The bigger question is: what’s next? Exposure is one thing, but to really stake our claim in global markets, The Bahamas needs to invest in its artists the way we invest in tourism. Infrastructure, funding, and international collaborations aren’t luxuries they’re the bridge between being “regional standouts” and “global game changers.”

Bahamian talent has always been undeniable. What Carifesta reminded us is that it’s also exportable. And maybe it’s time we stop thinking small and start preparing for a future where Bahamian art isn’t just celebrated on Bay Street but collected, studied, and revered worldwide.