Our News Bahamas Podcast

Opposition Leader Calls for International Election Observers Citing Concerns Over Voter Fraud and Registry Integrity — Monday, April 20th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the push for international election observers intensifies as opposition leaders raise alarms over voter integrity ahead of the high-stakes May 12th general election. We investigate the mounting controversy surrounding a new multi-million dollar hospital project as international diplomatic concerns grow and former health officials critique the government's spending priorities. The broadcast also breaks down the eye-opening financial disclosures revealing dozens of millionaire candidates vying for your vote, while providing critical updates on a heartbreaking shooting that has shaken the local community. Tune in for the full report on these stories, an in-depth look at the immigration debate driving the campaign trail, and a record-breaking night for Bahamian stars in the world of sports.
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PLP Seeks to Clarify Constitutional and Cost Controversies Following Nomination Day — Sunday, April 19th, 2026

Tonight on Our News Weekend, the Progressive Liberal Party clarifies mounting legal controversies and budget overruns as the national campaign trail hits a fever pitch in Exuma. We bring you the latest on a fatal police-involved shooting in Grand Bahama and a drive-by attack in the Kennedy subdivision that left three females injured, plus details on a major cash seizure at LPIA involving tens of thousands in concealed currency. The broadcast also highlights the resilient comeback of a local retail giant following a devastating fire and explores the independent bid looking to shake up the race in the Freetown constituency. Stay tuned for the full report, a recap of Bahamian stars in the NBA playoffs, and your complete forecast as a late-season cold front approaches the archipelago.
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Pintard Accuses Davis Administration of Political Victimization During FNM Rally in Abaco — Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Tonight on Our News Weekend, political tensions flare in Abaco as FNM Leader Michael Pintard levels bold accusations of victimization ahead of the general election, while the Supreme Court delivers a critical ruling on the future of the Rosewood Exuma Resort. We bring you the Public Hospitals Authority’s firm response to recent union claims regarding unpaid allowances and step inside a local primary school for a heartwarming reading initiative that ended with a splashing surprise for our team. Watch the full broadcast for these headlines, a complete wrap-up of the national basketball championships in Grand Bahama, and your weekend weather forecast featuring a late-season cold front.
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BUT Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Government Following Rejection of Negotiation Proposals — Friday, April 17th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the Bahamas Union of Teachers issues a stark 48-hour ultimatum to the government as labor tensions reach a boiling point over stalled negotiations. We take you to the groundbreaking of a massive new $285 million hospital in West New Providence and explore why a humble plant from Acklins is suddenly in high demand across the globe. The broadcast also dives into the heated fallout from Nomination Day as the opposition levels serious eligibility allegations against a political rival, alongside the latest court details on a former officer's plea deal in a violent assault case. Watch the full report for these stories, a complete weekend weather forecast, and a special look at a cultural landmark celebrating 65 years in Grand Bahama.
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PM Davis Officially Nominates for Sixth Term as General Election Ballots are Set Across The Bahamas — Thursday, April 16th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the countdown to May 12th officially begins as candidates across the country formalize their bids on a high-stakes Nomination Day marked by record turnouts and historic political shifts. We investigate the chaos unfolding at several nomination centers where heated legal objections and a former Prime Minister’s bold independent run are sending shockwaves through the major parties. The broadcast also provides critical updates on a disturbing sexual assault case involving a local landlord and celebrates a Bahamian basketball sensation's breakout performance in the NBA postseason. Tune in for the full report on these headlines, extensive Family Island coverage, and your complete weekend weather forecast.
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FNM Ramps Up Campaign with "Fire Forward" Rally Ahead of Nomination Day — Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the political landscape sizzles as the FNM hits the campaign trail in the capital just hours before the high-stakes Nomination Day. We dive into the heated debate over a proposed national lottery that has party leaders trading barbs and examine new figures revealing a massive spending surge at the Public Parks and Beaches Authority. Our team also brings you critical updates on a voter card fraud investigation and the National Security Minister’s firm stance on passport integrity. Watch the full broadcast now for these headlines, championship sports highlights, and your complete midweek weather forecast.
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Grandmother Gunned Down in Senseless Act of Violence While Holding Infant — Tuesday, April 14th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, a community is left in shock after a senseless shooting claims the life of a grandmother inside her home while she protected an infant. We take you inside a developing fraud investigation involving a suspected fake voters card as candidates prepare for the high-stakes countdown to Thursday’s Nomination Day. Demolition finally begins at the Grand Lucayan Resort marking a new chapter for Freeport, while a local retail giant breaks ground on a massive $50 million rebuilding project. Watch the full report for these headlines, an update on the release of an American man previously held in his wife’s disappearance, and our latest sports highlights from across the nation.
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FNM Unveils 2026 General Election Manifesto Focused on Economic Reform and National Lottery — Monday, April 13th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the Free National Movement officially unveils its 2026 election manifesto featuring a controversial plan for a national lottery, even as we investigate why record-breaking voter registration is being met with growing disillusionment on the ground. Labor tensions escalate as the teachers' union issues a firm three-day ultimatum to the government, while vendors at Junkanoo Beach report a staggering slump in profits despite a surge in visitor arrivals. We also bring you the latest on a frightening school bus crash in North Abaco and the court details on a suspected serial predator now behind bars. Watch the full report for these headlines, a special look at our Bahamian stars in the NBA, and your complete holiday weather forecast.
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Political Campaign Heats Up as PLP and FNM Hold Rival Rallies Across The Bahamas — Sunday, April 12th, 2026

Tonight on Our News Weekend, the political landscape heats up as the PLP and FNM take their messages to major rallies in New Providence and Grand Bahama with just weeks to go before the general election. We investigate a pair of troubling crime reports, including an alleged sexual assault under investigation and a brazen daylight armed robbery on Robinson Road. Our team also highlights a significant boost for healthcare support for kidney patients and brings you the sights and sounds from the return of the beloved Pelican Point Coconut Festival. Watch the full broadcast for these headlines, a complete sports wrap-up, and a critical weather warning for boaters across the archipelago.
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Man Killed in Tragic Collins Avenue Collision as Road Fatalities Reach Double Digits — Saturday, April 11th, 2026

Tonight on Our News Weekend, we investigate a tragic night on Collins Avenue after a deadly pedestrian collision pushes road fatalities into the double digits. We bring you the latest on the high-profile case of a missing American woman as her husband remains in police custody following a court-ordered extension, while political leaders trade barbs over national issues with the general election just weeks away. Our team also explores how rising global tensions could impact the cost of local medications and provides a critical update on the government’s plan to bolster emergency medical services across the Family Islands. Watch the full broadcast for these stories, a celebration of our returning CARIFTA heroes, and your complete weekend weather forecast.
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