Our News Bahamas Podcast

Heartbreaking Loss of Bahamian Teen in Panama — Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

OUR NEWS — Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 | Heartbreak tonight as condolences pour in following the tragic death of a 16-year-old Bahamian student who died while attending a robotics competition in PanamaHeartbreak tonight as condolences pour in following the tragic death of a 16-year-old Bahamian student who died while attending a robotics competition in Panama. Meanwhile, days after Hurricane Melissa battered the Southern Bahamas, Cat Island residents are finally heading home, anxious about the condition of their properties, as family members ship vital relief supplies to the impacted islands. We also look at the latest financial disclosures revealing the wealthiest contender in the upcoming Golden Isles bi-election. Plus, a former police officer is headed to prison after being sentenced for abusing his badge to solicit sex while on duty.
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Power Fully Restored on Four Islands — Monday, November 3rd, 2025

OUR NEWS — Monday, November 3rd, 2025 | Tonight, we follow up on Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts as Bahamas Power and Light confirms power is fully restored on four islands and nearly complete on Long Island and Exuma. Hear from the Council General as 84 Bahamians are confirmed safely back home after riding out the storm in Jamaica, which is now receiving $67. Hear from the Council General as 84 Bahamians are confirmed safely back home after riding out the storm in Jamaica, which is now receiving $670,000 in emergency grant funding for recovery efforts. Plus, a 16-year-old Bahamian student from St. Augustine’s College has tragically died in Panama, and we look back at the week-long celebration of Bahamian culture and creativity at the Baha Mar Culinary and Arts Festival.
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Doctor's Hospital Opens Bahamas' First IVF Clinic — Sunday, November 2nd, 2025

OUR NEWS — Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 | Tonight, Doctor’s Hospital achieves a significant milestone by opening the Bahamas’ first in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinic, aiming to break the stigma of infertility and boost medical tourism. The race is officially on for the Golden Isles bi-election this month, while the Parliamentary Commissioner updates the public on the steady progress of new voter registration and the biometric card verification. Plus, cheer on the talented Bahamas Allstars Band as they receive a major invitation to perform in the London New Year’s Day parade, and take a tour through history and culture with a unique Bimini Vistas Adventures experience. Catch all the highlights from the International Cultural Wine and Food Festival and a recap of the University of Miami youth football camp on Our News Weekend.
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Air Incident Halts Evacuee Return Flights — Saturday, November 1st, 2025

OUR NEWS — Saturday, November 1st, 2025 | Tonight, we have the latest on Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts as an unrelated air incident on Exuma forces a pause on government return flights for over 1,000 evacuees who are anxious to get home. While work continues to reopen Deadmonds Key airport in Long Island, hear the Chief Counselor from Inagua discuss how her island fared well despite the Category 5 destruction Melissa caused in Jamaica. Plus, the Housing Minister disputes claims that The Bahamas has too many vacant homes, insisting the country is facing a real and growing housing crisis. Finally, join the fun as Cable Bahamas employees dunk their bosses for a great cause during the annual Dunk-Your-Boss initiative to raise funds for breast cancer organizations.
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All Clear Issued, Evacuees Return — Friday, October 31st, 2025

OUR NEWS — Friday, October 31st, 2025 | The all clear has been issued across the Southern Bahamas as the threat from Hurricane Melissa has passed, leading to the return of over 1,400 evacuees home tonight, though some residents are unhappy with how the chaotic process unfolded. Long Island residents are speaking out about being excluded from mandatory evacuation orders before the storm shifted, with their Member of Parliament agreeing that the island should have been on the list for optional flights. Meanwhile, the race for the Golden Isles bi-election is officially on after four candidates successfully nominated to appear on the November 24th ballot. Plus, the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) is stepping away from managing the government-sponsored holiday parades to host its own cultural "Junkanoo experience." Finally, we have the latest on the global devastation caused by Melissa in Jamaica, as the Bahamas prepares to assist its Caribbean neighbor.
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Post-Hurricane Melissa Assessment Underway — Thursday, October 30th, 2025

OUR NEWS — Thursday, October 30th, 2025 | Tonight, Our News brings you the latest on the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa as the Prime Minister and disaster officials conduct post-storm assessments across the southern and central islands. We have live reports from Exuma detailing restoration efforts amid widespread power and water outages, alongside frustration from Long Island residents who feel abandoned after being excluded from mandatory evacuation orders. See the catastrophic devastation caused by the Category 5 monster in Jamaica and Cuba. Plus, we bring you major international news as the Pentagon announces the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing.
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Hurricane Melissa Batters Southeast Bahamas — Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

OUR NEWS — Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 | Hurricane Melissa continues her track through the Southern Bahamas tonight, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds to islands like Exuma and Long Island as the government remains on high alert. We bring you comprehensive coverage of the storm’s path, the historic 36-hour evacuation effort, and the debate over whether more could have been done to assist displaced islanders. Plus, the Free National Movement announces their decision to contest the Golden Isles bi-election in the coming weeks. Don’t miss devastating footage from Jamaica after Melissa hit as a Category 5, and celebrate the Bahamian track star taking advantage of new opportunities with a major Puma endorsement deal.
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Record-Breaking Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Bears Down on Bahamas — Tuesday, October 28th, 2025

OUR NEWS — Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 | A devastating Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is tearing through the Caribbean, leaving Jamaica flooded and prompting mandatory evacuations as the powerful storm bears down on the southeasternA devastating Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is tearing through the Caribbean, leaving Jamaica flooded and prompting mandatory evacuations as the powerful storm bears down on the southeastern and central Bahamas tonight. Hear from evacuees arriving safely in New Providence and those in Exuma urgently preparing for impact, alongside Bahamians in Jamaica who are now riding out the record-breaking storm. Plus, police confirm an infant found abandoned in the bushes off Marshall Road is in good condition and recovering in the hospital, and we have updates on the upcoming Golden Isles by-election as the PLP candidate insists he is the only choice for the job. Finally, see the impressive NBA highlights from Bahamian rookie sensation VJ Edgecom, who continues to break records for the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Monster Storm Melissa Tears Toward Southeast Bahamas — Monday, October 27th, 2025

OUR NEWS — Monday, October 27th, 2025 | Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a powerful Category 5 monster, prompting mandatory evacuations and urgent warnings across the southeastern Bahamas as officials race against the clock to move citizens to safety. We have the latest details in court as a man is arraigned for the murder of pregnant mother Lauren Saunders, even as police investigate a fatal shooting stemming from a hit-and-run incident. Plus, hear the incredible, life-saving story of the man who discovered a newborn baby abandoned but still alive in the bushes off Marshall Road. Finally, find out why residents in Abaco are voicing strong displeasure over their long-promised $4.5 million hurricane shelter, questioning its ability to sustain a major storm.
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Man to Be Arraigned for Murder of Pregnant Mother — Sunday, October 26th, 2025

OUR NEWS — Sunday, October 26th, 2025 | Police provide a crucial update tonight, confirming a man will be arraigned tomorrow on one count of murder following the discovery of the decomposed body of seven-month pregnant mother of two, Lauren Saunders. Meanwhile, Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 4 storm, prompting officials to issue a hurricane alert for the central and southeast Bahamas and consider necessary evacuations. In politics, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper confirms the Boundaries Commission is set to meet within days, though the focus remains squarely on winning the upcoming Golden Isles by-election. Plus, we look at new efforts to strengthen the nation's health sector through a partnership with Rwanda to train Bahamian postgraduate medical students, and celebrate the Bahamas Union of Auxiliary Professionals in Education's successful recognition as the bargaining agent for middle managers at BTVI.
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