Our News Bahamas Podcast

Major Labor Reform Bill Taking Shape — Friday, December 5th, 2025

OUR NEWS — Friday, December 5th, 2025 | Tonight, get the details on major labor reform coming to the Bahamas as the government moves to draft a brand new Employment Act and Industrial Relations Act, which will introduce mental health leave and paternity leave at a national level. We also report on a major prison bail scam after two accused violent offenders were charged with running a fake official operation using illegally obtained cell phones to try and secure their release. Plus, a cruise passenger faces a large fine or prison time after security found a gun and ammunition in her bag at Nassau Cruiseport. We cover the latest developments in tourism, including the highest-ever Canadian airlift for the winter season, and look ahead to the new 350-room resort planned for the former Melia site by Baha Mar.
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Police Investigate Suspected Suicide in Westridge — Thursday, December 4th, 2025

OUR NEWS — Thursday, December 4th, 2025 | Tonight, police are investigating a heartbreaking discovery in Westridge after a man was found dead inside his home in what officers believe may be a suicide, raising fresh concerns about mental health challenges. As the country grapples with illegal migration, the Defense Force reveals a staggering figure: over 11,000 migrants have been intercepted in Bahamian waters in the past five years. Get the details on a controversial new land deal intended for Baha Mar expansion, where a former Prime Minister claims the $1.6 million price tag is far less than the land is worth. Plus, the country’s land surveyors are sounding the alarm that non-Bahamians are quietly absorbing public pathways and shorelines into private property. We also bring you major ticketing news for the Junkanoo parades, where officials are releasing over 8,000 seats per parade in an effort to curb frustration and boost accessibility.
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Mother Seeks Justice After Daughter's School Attack — Wednesday, December 3RD, 2025

OUR NEWS | Mother Seeks Justice After Daughter's School Attack — Wednesday, December 3RD, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, Golden Isles MP Darren Pickstock takes his seat in Parliament and addresses concerns about low voter turnout after securing his win in the recent bi-election. We bring you the red carpet welcome for newly appointed US Ambassador designate Hershel Walker, marking a major diplomatic milestone as he assumes a post vacant for over a decade. Also, police are probing a deadly attack in Gambier Village after a man was discovered with lacerations to his upper body, with detectives now questioning one person. Plus, hear the environment minister detail the extensive reef damage caused by the Brooklyn Bridge barge grounding off North Abaco, and get the latest updates on the controversy surrounding the Rosewood Exuma development after documents reveal foreign permit details.-----Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

US Supreme Court green-lights a settlement with CCA and BML Properties — Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

OUR NEWS — Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 | Tonight, a major legal chapter in the Baha Mar story is officially closing after a US bankruptcy court approved a comprehensive settlement between CCA and BML Properties, resolving the decade-long case. Meanwhile, tensions escalate at BTVI as the board pushes back hard against staff demands for the president’s immediate removal, clarifying where the authority for employee benefits actually lies. We also report on a second deadly car crash in New Providence in less than 12 hours, and a shocking discovery on Long Island after decomposed human remains were found near the airport, raising fears among residents. Plus, the World Famous Valley Boys are demanding the Junkanoo Committee stop altering their name in the latest development of the public group split.
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Unrest at BTVI as unrest boils over — Monday, December 1st, 2025

OUR NEWS — Monday, December 1st, 2025 | Tonight, unrest reaches a breaking point at BTVI as fed-up staff staged another sit-out, demanding the immediate removal of the outgoing President over claims of broken promises and a hostile environment. This tension echoes throughout the public service, where the Teachers Union has overwhelmingly voted to take industrial action following disappointment with recent government pay adjustments. We also cover the tragic early morning rollover crash on Harrold Road that claimed the life of a young man, the son of a senior police officer. Plus, get the final update on Junkanoo as all groups, including both factions of the Valley Boys, receive seed funding for the Boxing Day and New Year’s parades, and find out how health officials marked World AIDS Day by highlighting progress in testing and the ongoing fight against stigma.
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18-Year-Old Killed in Kemp Road Shooting — Sunday, November 30th, 2025

OUR NEWS — Sunday, November 30th, 2025 | Tonight, police are questioning four individuals following the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man, as officers also detail a dramatic high-speed chase and shooting incident that left one suspect hospitalized. Meanwhile, the Bahamas Union of Teachers may be heading for industrial action after an internal poll overwhelmingly backed a strike vote regarding outstanding union matters. We bring you health warnings as doctors stress the urgency of annual checkups to catch silent killers like hypertension and address rising dehydration caused by persistent heat. Plus, get the full recap of the festive 2025 Jollification Festival and an update on the 40th anniversary efforts of the National HIV AIDS Center as World AIDS Day approaches.
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Analysts Say Low Golden Isles Turnout Hides Deeper Story — Saturday, November 29th, 2025

OUR NEWS — Saturday, November 29th, 2025 | Tonight, we dive deep into the Golden Isles bi-election results, with a full analysis revealing what analysts are calling political warning signs and a far deeper story about voter fatigue despite the PLP victory, as one former leader called the win an "illusion". Catch the details on payouts for former Silver Airways Bahamian employees, as the Director of Aviation provides an update on outstanding settlements. Get ready for the official start of Junkanoo season, which kicks off with a practice rush downtown and the solidified order of entry for A category groups. Plus, a BPL employee is being hailed as a hero after her quick thinking saved a co-worker’s life during a medical emergency.
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New National Hospital Heads of Agreement Expected Next Week — Friday, November 28th, 20205

Tonight on Our News, the new National Hospital project is finally moving forward, with the Health Minister revealing that a heads of agreement is expected to be signed next week, following months of setbacks. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Philip Davis addresses criticism over the low voter turnout in the Golden Isles by-election, pushing back against claims that the opposition's combined votes outnumbered the PLP’s total. A disturbing voice recording has sparked an investigation into alleged mistreatment at Princess Margaret Hospital after a sickle cell patient’s family claimed she was neglected overnight. Plus, learn what local physicians are saying about the growing use of trendy weight loss injections like Ozempic and Mounjaro, and catch the details on the massive Black Friday shopping rush across New Providence.
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Baha Mar Legal Battle Settled — Thursday, November 27th, 2025

OUR NEWS — Thursday, November 27th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News: The years-long legal saga over Baha Mar's construction has finally ended with a comprehensive settlement between China Construction America and BML Properties, resolving all claims in both the Bahamas and the US. Aviation officials reveal details of the largest infrastructural investment in Family Island aviation history, with a price tag over half a billion dollars and exciting updates on the Grand Bahama International Airport overhaul. Also, we bring you the story of how dozens of citizens and organizations gave back this Thanksgiving, feeding thousands across the country during a massive day of service. Plus, see how 68 young people from five islands are officially ready to serve after graduating from the National Youth Guard Cohort 5, having already answered the call during Hurricane Melissa.
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Low Voter Turnout Overshadows Pickstock's Golden Isles Win — Wednesday, November 26th, 2025

OUR NEWS — Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 | Tonight, find out why public service workers are threatening strike action after weeks of protests, as their union leader slams recent salary payments as mere "crumbs" and launches a critical poll to determine the way forward. We also break down the official Golden Isles bi-election numbers, revealing a remarkably low voter turnout, while new MP Darren Pickstock faces immediate expectations from constituents. Plus, catch the details on a major overhaul to Junkanoo rules that ends automatic disqualification for groups, and see how the inaugural arrival of Porter Airlines provides a significant boost to New Providence tourism.
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