Our News Bahamas Podcast

Police Investigating Suspicious Death of a Man in Yellow Elder Community — Friday, June 26th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, police launch an investigation into a suspicious death in the Yellow Elder community, while a US judge denies bail for a convicted drug trafficker amid explosive allegations involving political campaign cash. We bring you the latest on a major $285 million specialty hospital project set to move forward and celebrate a significant milestone in the national fight against HIV. Our team also examines the latest inflation numbers impacting your wallet and takes you to a global swimming initiative at Bahamar. Join us for these headlines, a special tribute to a national icon’s 94th birthday, and your complete weekend weather and sports outlook.
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U.S. Court Documents Reveal Alleged Campaign Cash Link in High-Profile Drug Case — Thursday, June 25th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, explosive new court documents in a high-profile U.S. drug case reveal alleged links between seized cash and local political campaign activity as a judge denies bail for a well-known figure. We take you to the OAS General Assembly as the Foreign Affairs Minister addresses regional stability, while scientists and government officials sound a dire warning over a fast-spreading disease threatening the nation's critical coral reefs. Our team also investigates a harrowing sexual assault involving an elderly resident and brings you the latest on the mounting frustration over persistent power outages gripping Western New Providence. Join us for these headlines, the launch of a multi-million dollar blue economy initiative, and a look at the "Love Our Locals" experience at Bahamar.
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Attorney General Challenges Opposition to Take Cabinet Appointment Dispute to Court — Wednesday, June 24th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the Attorney General issues a bold challenge to the opposition over controversial cabinet appointments while a new voice in the Senate calls for strict accountability and measurable results in the national budget. We investigate the tragic details of a hit-and-run fatality on Grand Bahama and a harrowing shark attack involving a young visitor in the Exumas. Our team also looks into the push for property tax reform to protect homeowners and a major debate over televising parliamentary proceedings for greater transparency. Join us for these stories, a look at the latest international headlines, and your complete tropical weather and sports updates.
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Crisis Center Chief Weighs in on Calls for Public Sex Offender Registry — Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the Bahamas Crisis Center’s chief weighs in on the heated debate over whether the national sex offender registry should be made public, while the Opposition Leader pushes for a major shift in transparency for parliamentary proceedings. We investigate the tragic death of another visitor in local waters and the growing alarm over delayed National Health Insurance payments that may be impacting patient care. Our team also explores the government’s new digital modernization strategy and examines striking new census data regarding the disability landscape in the country. Stay tuned for these headlines, a preview of upcoming independence celebrations, and your full tropical weather outlook.
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Escalating Power Outages and Load Shedding Spark Frustration Across Multiple Islands — Monday, June 22nd, 2026

Tonight on Our News, escalating power outages and load shedding leave residents across several islands frustrated as summer temperatures reach dangerous highs. We examine the mounting pressure on gas station retailers as fuel prices hover near $7 a gallon and get the Transport Minister's response to a shocking viral altercation between jitney drivers. Our team also brings you the latest on a deadly shooting in Abaco and a major $1.6 million investment in youth development for Grand Bahama. Join us for these headlines, a record-breaking wrap-up from the national track and field championships, and your complete tropical weather outlook.
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Jet Ski Operators Demand Promised Infrastructure Amid New US Security Alerts — Sunday, June 21st, 2026

Tonight on Our News Weekend, jet ski operators at Goodman’s Bay demand government action on long-promised infrastructure improvements while navigating the fallout of new international safety alerts. Our team also explores the complex link between social media and youth mental health with expert advice for parents on managing digital disconnect this summer. We follow a Bahamian trailblazer’s historic run for the Florida Senate and celebrate the latest graduates of a major community empowerment initiative. Plus, we share heartfelt tributes to the nation's fathers and provide your complete forecast as Saharan dust and rising temperatures take hold.
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Transport Minister Outlines New Vehicle Licensing Fees and Road Traffic Modernization Plan — Saturday, June 20th, 2026

OUR NEWS: Transport Minister Outlines New Vehicle Licensing Fees and Road Traffic Modernization Plan — Saturday, June 20th, 2026
 
Tonight on Our News Weekend, the government unveils a major modernization of the Road Traffic Department featuring a new tiered fee structure and a transition to a cashless payment system. We also head to Eleuthera, where residents are voicing their frustrations over "unbearable" power outages that have left the island in darkness for nearly 24 hours. A former House clerk joins us to explain the historic rules of parliamentary privilege amidst ongoing legislative tension, while the Ministry of Culture reveals the symbolic new logo for the nation’s upcoming 53rd Independence celebrations. Plus, stay tuned for a special Father’s Day look at the art of making the perfect crab and rice, a vital community blood drive in Grand Bahama, and your complete holiday weekend sports and weather wrap-up.
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Finance Minister Addresses Record Fuel Prices as Gas Hits Seven Dollars Per Gallon — Friday, June 19th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, Finance Minister Michael Halkitis responds to the mounting pressure on Bahamian households as gas prices hit a staggering seven dollars a gallon at the pump. We explore the intensifying political clash over the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act and examine groundbreaking new census data regarding the disability landscape across the islands. Our team also highlights major medical advancements on World Sickle Cell Day and checks in with local dads as the country prepares for Father’s Day weekend. Stay tuned for a complete look at the record-breaking heat wave and the latest highlights from the world of sports.
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Opposition Demands Clarity on Funding for Legal Services in High-Profile US Drug Case — Thursday, June 18th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the political showdown intensifies as the opposition demands clarity on who is funding the legal defense for a Bahamian detained in the United States on drug charges. We also bring you the latest on three law enforcement officers hauled before the courts in a major cocaine trafficking conspiracy and provide an update on the expungement of criminal records for hundreds of Bahamians. Our team also investigates the latest parliamentary clash over government travel expenditures and highlights a heartwarming $10,000 donation to support special needs students in Grand Bahama. Join us for these headlines, the latest from the track and field nationals, and your complete tropical weather outlook as the record-breaking heat wave continues.
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New York Judge Denies Immediate Release for Convicted Drug Trafficker Eric Player Gardner — Wednesday, June 17th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, a New York judge delivers a major blow to convicted drug trafficker Eric Player Gardner while explosive claims of a "politician one" drug scandal send shockwaves through the House of Assembly. We bring you the latest on two police officers facing extortion charges and the tragic loss of a well-known unionist in a heinous act of violence. Our team also investigates the unbearable power outages gripping Eleuthera and provides critical safety tips as a dangerous heat wave sends temperatures soaring across the islands. Stay tuned for these stories, a look at the future of parliamentary procedure, and your complete tropical weather and sports updates.
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