Our News Bahamas Podcast

PLP Hosts Massive “Rally for Progress” at Clifford Park with Less Than 72 Hours Until Election Day — Saturday, May 9th, 2026

Tonight on Our News Weekend, we are live from Clifford Park as the general election countdown enters its final 72 hours with both major parties making high-stakes appeals across the Family Islands. We investigate new concerns regarding the security of the election vault and the potential impact on voter confidence just days before the polls open. Our team also breaks down the intensifying three-way battle for Fox Hill and brings you the latest on a brewing dispute over stalled promotions for Customs and Immigration workers. Watch the full broadcast for these headlines, a complete sports wrap-up, and your Mother’s Day weekend weather forecast.
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Focal Holdings Signs $500 Million Agreement to Construct New Providence LNG Terminal — Friday, May 8th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the country’s energy future takes a massive leap forward with a half-billion-dollar LNG agreement, while election tensions reach a boiling point over concerns about voter registration transparency just days before the polls. Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham fires back at calls for his silence as he hits the campaign trail in Abaco, while the Bahamas Union of Teachers and frontline government officers sound off over stalled negotiations and pending promotions. We also look at the launch of a new mobile blood donation unit, the latest international headlines involving a tragic volcanic eruption, and your sweltering Mother’s Day weekend weather forecast. Watch the full broadcast for these stories and more as the nation prepares for Tuesday's high-stakes general election.
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Government Moves to Acquire Grand Bahama Power Company — Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the government takes a major step toward acquiring the Grand Bahama Power Company as part of a new national energy strategy aimed at reducing costs for residents. With just days remaining until the General Election, the political landscape heats up as major parties clash over voter register integrity and national immigration records. We also dive into a new regional programme supporting hundreds of women entrepreneurs and provide critical updates on international health reports impacting cruise travel. Stay informed on these developing stories and more by watching the full evening newscast.
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FNM "Turns Up the Heat" with "Code Red" Mass Rally in Nassau as Former PM Hubert Ingraham Joins Final Election Push — Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the general election countdown reaches a fever pitch as the Free National Movement holds a massive "Code Red" rally in the capital while the Progressive Liberal Party continues its campaign sweep through the Family Islands. We bring you the latest on the high-stakes movement of advance poll ballot boxes following a night of chaos at police headquarters and mounting concerns over election integrity just days before the final vote. Our team also examines the mixed public reaction to the government’s $280 million takeover of the Grand Bahama Power Company and former MP Leslie Miller’s firm rebuttal to reports regarding a multi-million dollar debt deal. Watch the full broadcast for these stories, a major federal court conviction involving an international smuggling ring, and your complete week-ahead weather forecast.
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Government Acquires Grand Bahama Power Company in $280 Million Deal to Provide Energy Relief for Residents — Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, a historic $280 million energy deal is announced as the government moves to purchase the Grand Bahama Power Company to provide relief for struggling residents. With the general election just days away, political heat intensifies with major rallies sweeping across the islands while Bahamians weigh in on the government’s decision to hire high-profile international consultants. Our team also tracks a massive multi-million dollar drug seizure following a high-speed chase at sea and investigates the growing frustrations over a persistent water crisis in the south. Join us for the full report on these stories, the latest in Bahamian sports milestones, and your complete week-ahead weather forecast.
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PLP Takes "Rally for Progress" to Gladstone Road as Election Countdown Enters Final Eight Days — Monday, May 4th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, we are live from the Progressive Liberal Party’s high-energy "Rally for Progress" on Gladstone Road as the general election countdown enters its final eight days. The government defends its decision to hire high-profile political lobbyists for international representation, while airport authority employees celebrate a landmark $10 million industrial agreement. Our team also breaks down the intensifying "billboard wars" taking over the capital’s highways and examines a critical new report from the Central Bank on the nation's economic growth. Watch the full broadcast for these headlines, a deep dive into the battle for the historic Bane and Grantstown constituency, and your complete week-ahead weather forecast.
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PLP Takes "Rally for Progress" to Bimini as Campaign Push Across Family Islands Continues — Sunday, MAY 3RD, 2026

Tonight on Our News Weekend, the political temperature rises as both major parties hit the campaign trail with high-energy rallies in Bimini and Grand Bahama just nine days before the general election. We take an in-depth look back at the recent advanced polling process to see how "unprecedented" turnout and long lines are shaping the expectations of the nation's youngest voters. Our broadcast also provides critical updates on a series of police investigations, including a sudden death on Paradise Island and a foiled church break-in, alongside the latest developments from the courtroom. Watch the full report for these stories, a major retail expansion in Western New Providence, and your complete week-ahead weather forecast.
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Bahamian Government Hires Trump Allies for Lobbying Work Amid Rising Questions Over Relations with China — Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Tonight on Our News Weekend, a major US media report reveals the government has engaged high-profile Trump allies for lobbying work as diplomatic questions swirl regarding China's influence in the country. With just ten days until the general election, we track the intensifying campaign trails of both major parties as the FNM sweeps through the southern islands and the PLP rallies supporters in San Salvador and Grand Bahama. Our team also brings you the latest on several high-profile court appearances involving serious charges and a touching tribute to a legendary Bahamian protocol officer who leaves behind a lasting legacy. Watch the full broadcast for these headlines, a unique look at how one local group is breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, and your complete weekend sports and weather wrap-up.
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FNM Chairman Labels Thursday’s Advanced Poll an “Epic Failure” Amid Reports of Widespread Chaos and Delays — Friday, May 1st, 2026

Tonight on Our News, political tensions boil over as the Free National Movement labels Thursday’s advanced poll an "epic failure" following reports of intense delays and chaotic confrontations at polling stations. Prime Minister Philip Davis touts a major "vote of confidence" in the economy with a new international credit rating upgrade while celebrating the grand opening of a multi-million dollar airport project. Our team also explores the growing privacy concerns over a third-party voter database and brings you a deep dive into the pivotal election battle for Grand Bahama. Tune in for the full report on these stories, a breakdown of local sports achievements, and your complete weekend weather outlook.
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Nationwide Advanced Poll Descends into Chaos with Long Lines and Registration Hurdles as Former Prime Ministers Weigh In on Election Integrity — Thursday, April 30th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the nation’s advanced poll faces a major stress test as thousands of voters battle long lines, scorching heat, and registry confusion ahead of the general election. Three former prime ministers weigh in on the integrity of the electoral process while serious allegations of voter intimidation and improper conduct at the polls spark political tensions. We also investigate a fatal shooting in Mount Pleasant and track a global energy crisis as Middle East tensions reach a boiling point. Watch the full broadcast for these stories, local sports milestones, and your complete weekend weather forecast.
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