Our News Bahamas Podcast

Tonight on Our News, proceedings in the House of Assembly erupt into a heated clash over the government's reported fiscal surplus and the National Investment Fund, forcing a brief suspension of parliament. Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Registration Department rolls out a new local electoral management system to deliver faster biometric voter cards, as social services officials raise the alarm over a troubling surge in child neglect cases across the country. Plus, Potter's Cay Dock vendors voice mounting frustration over ongoing electrification delays, and National Security Minister Miles Larota defends the recent mass promotion of over 1,000 police officers despite public scrutiny. Tune in for all these top headlines, critical island infrastructure updates, local sports highlights, and your complete weather forecast!
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Tonight on Our News, students return to the classroom at C.C. Sweeting Senior High School following a days-long closure over safety and electrical concerns, while parents and educators keep a close watch on lingering campus health anxieties. Severe supply shortages and empty store shelves spark outrage on Long Island as residents and business owners demand urgent government intervention over unreliable mailboat service. Meanwhile, police launch an investigation into a fatal early morning shooting on East Bay Street, three men are remanded to custody over an alleged sexual assault at an Airbnb party, and the search continues in Grand Bahama for a missing 75-year-old grandmother. Tune in for all these top headlines, updates on North Eleuthera Airport runway repairs, local sports highlights, and your complete weather forecast!
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Tonight on Our News, hundreds of outstanding Bahamians are honored for their lifetime of service and bravery during inspiring National Heroes Day ceremonies. Meanwhile, the Works Minister outlines progress and timelines for long-awaited infrastructure upgrades, including major road improvements and critical bridge repairs in Andros. Plus, we take an exclusive look inside Doctor's Hospital's new $25 million facility in Grand Bahama as it nears completion, while iconic local brands join forces to support women battling breast cancer. Tune in for these top stories, a heartwarming Teachers Day giving-back initiative, local sports highlights, and your complete holiday weather forecast!
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Tonight on Our News Weekend, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues an urgent travel advisory urging Bahamians to exercise heightened caution and avoid travel to parts of the Middle East amid escalating regional conflicts. Police launch a death investigation following the discovery of a partially decomposed body off St. Andrews Drive, while business leaders raise serious questions over government plans to borrow more than $331 million to refinance Grand Bahama Power Company debt. Meanwhile, advocacy group Rise Bahamas ramps up its campaign for tougher mandatory minimum sentences for child sex offenders, and John Bull’s flagship Bay Street store transforms into pink to support the fight against breast cancer. Tune in for all these top headlines, highlights from the Long Island Mini Regatta, and your complete holiday weekend sports and weather forecast!
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Tonight on Our News Weekend, police launch investigations into two separate overnight shootings in New Providence that left two men dead, while a fatal traffic accident in South Eleuthera claims the life of a young pedestrian. Bahamian passengers recount a grueling eight-hour ordeal aboard a diverted flight following powerful earthquakes in Panama, even as Opposition leaders press for answers over the National Investment Fund's balance. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Philip Davis opts to go through the regular local induction process to join the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity alongside fellow Bahamian men. Tune in for these top headlines, highlights from the Long Island Mini Regatta, and your complete weekend sports and weather update!
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Tonight on Our News, Opposition leaders clash with the government over plans to borrow more than $333 million to refinance debt for the Grand Bahama Power Company, while National Security officials raise alarm following the discovery of a rocket-propelled grenade launcher and a prison drug smuggling bust. Meanwhile, the Health Minister defends progress on the proposed $260 million specialty hospital in Western New Providence despite a lack of visible construction on site, even as Grand Bahama residents voice skepticism over promised economic announcements for Freeport. Plus, local cancer advocates highlight the overwhelming financial burden facing breast cancer patients, students take a stand against bullying at a national symposium, and Atlantis Resort gears up for a star-studded holiday weekend R&B brunch featuring Grammy-nominated artist Ginuwine. Be sure to tune in for these top headlines, a full update on Hurricane Isa, and your complete holiday weekend sports and weather forecast!
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Tonight on Our News, health concerns, power outages, and water supply issues force early dismissals and temporary closures at several schools across New Providence. Meanwhile, police launch a murder investigation after a fatal shooting on Rupert Dean Lane, while a trainee correctional officer is arrested after drugs were found hidden inside his work boots. Plus, Governor General Dame Cynthia "Mother" Pratt celebrates the inspiring launch of her new autobiography at the University of The Bahamas, and the government unveils a new Young Innovators Club for students. Tune in for all these top headlines, key financial updates for local consumers, local sports, and your full holiday weekend weather forecast.
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Tonight on Our News, campus safety concerns escalate as C.C. Sweeting Senior High School remains closed following an electrical incident that injured three students, sparking a fiery political debate over persistent power issues in public schools. Meanwhile, Opposition leaders demand urgent tax relief as gas prices soar past $7 a gallon, while parliamentarians return to the House of Assembly to debate crucial new legislation protecting older persons. Plus, officers pay an emotional final tribute to fallen police cyclist Sergeant Steven Duncan, and investigators probe a shocking discovery after finding a rocket-propelled grenade launcher hidden in bushes off a busy highway. Tune in for all these top headlines, key immigration repatriation updates, local sports highlights, and your complete weather forecast!
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Tonight on Our News, new national statistics reveal a troubling rise in underemployment across The Bahamas even as overall unemployment continues to decline. Police launch an active investigation into a violent overnight triple shooting in Wilson Track that left one man dead and two others hospitalized. Works Minister Clay Sweeding pushes back against speculation that extensive downtown road paving projects are being carried out specifically for King Charles’s upcoming visit. Plus, union leadership battles heat up following controversial BPSU election results, emergency runway repairs kick off at North Eleuthera Airport, and we bring you the latest in local sports and weather!
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Tonight on Our News, three students suffer minor burns following a scary electrical incident at C.C. Sweeting Senior High School, prompting early dismissals and renewed union warnings over long-standing campus safety concerns. Tragic news hits New Providence as a 17-year-old boy drowns off South Sea Estates while swimming with friends, and police investigate a fatal morning motorcycle crash on Gladstone Road. Meanwhile, tributes pour in from across the nation honoring the life and legacy of pioneering broadcaster Steve McKinney Senior, as local drivers feel the pinch with gas prices climbing past $7 a gallon. Plus, we bring you updates on suspected impetigo cases in classrooms, court developments, and the inspiring journey of a Bahamian pianist who transformed adversity into national pride—tune in for these headlines, local sports, and your full weather forecast!
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