Our News Bahamas Podcast

PM Expresses Optimism Over Progress on Grand Lucayan Resort Redevelopment Following New Partnership Deal — Friday, April 10th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, Prime Minister Philip Davis reveals a major turning point for the Grand Lucayan Resort redevelopment, while we provide critical updates on the investigation into a missing American woman off the coast of Abaco. We take you inside the official opening of Agri-Expo 2026 as the government announces the long-awaited arrival of "Golden Yolk" eggs to local grocery shelves this month. The broadcast also explores the celebration and sudden controversy surrounding Team Bahamas' historic CARIFTA performance and introduces the newest graduates ready to bolster the nation's healthcare system. Watch the full report now for these headlines, a recap of the top sports plays of the week, and your complete weekend weather forecast.
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Husband of Missing American Woman Questioned by Police as Abaco Investigation Shifts to Recovery — Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the countdown to May 12th officially begins as the writs of election are issued, setting the stage for a high-stakes national vote, while investigators in Grand Bahama question the husband of an American woman missing off the coast of Abaco. We take a closer look at the PLP’s newly launched "Blueprint for Progress" and its promises for sweeping labor and energy reforms, alongside a major new partnership announced to breathe new life into the Grand Lucayan Resort. The broadcast also celebrates a monumental eighth consecutive CARIFTA swimming title for Team Bahamas and explores the critical work of environmental experts protecting the nation's natural resources. Watch the full report for these headlines, a severe weather warning for boaters, and the latest entertainment highlights from the Love and Harmony cruise.
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Parliament Dissolved to Pave Way for May 12th General Election — Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the road to the general election officially begins as Parliament is dissolved and a historic voter registration deadline sees record-breaking numbers across the nation. We investigate the mounting pressure at the pumps as global conflicts drive local gas prices past the six-dollar mark, leaving transport and delivery drivers bracing for the impact. Our team also brings you the latest from the courts on a high-profile libel acquittal and celebrates a monumental eighth straight victory for Team Bahamas at the CARIFTA Swimming Championships. Watch the full broadcast now for these stories, a breakdown of the new election timeline, and your complete severe weather outlook.
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COI Alleges Unauthorized Vault Access Just Hours Before Parliament Dissolves — Tuesday, April 7th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, tensions rise just hours before the dissolution of Parliament as the Coalition of Independents sounds the alarm over alleged unauthorized access to a high-security electoral vault. We investigate a viral video sparking fresh concerns about police accountability and bring you the latest on a tragic double fatal traffic accident in Eleuthera. Our team also examines the "pinch at the pump" as motorists struggle with surging gas prices, while a search for missing fishermen in Grand Bahama ends in a miraculous relief. Plus, we celebrate Team Bahamas' continued dominance at the CARIFTA Games—watch the full broadcast now for these stories and your complete severe weather outlook.
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Parliament Set to Dissolve This Wednesday Following Surge in Last-Minute Voter Registration — Monday, April 6th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, Team Bahamas fights to secure its eighth straight CARIFTA title as the nation prepares for a historic political shift with the official dissolution of Parliament just days away. We provide critical updates on the urgent search for a missing boater in Abaco and go inside recent police operations that successfully removed illegal firearms and drugs from our communities. The broadcast also highlights the spirit of Easter Monday with holiday celebrations across the islands and a unique community initiative providing much-needed relief at the fuel pumps. Catch the full report for these headlines, exclusive highlights from the Love and Harmony gospel concert, and your complete holiday weekend weather forecast.
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Team Bahamas Dominates at CARIFTA Games with Impressive Medal Haul in Track and Swimming — Sunday, April 5th, 2026

Tonight on Our News Weekend, Team Bahamas continues its dominant run at the Carifta Championships in Grenada and Martinique, securing an impressive medal haul on day two of the competition. We take you inside Easter Sunday celebrations across the nation as believers gather in unity for traditional and contemporary worship services. The broadcast also provides critical updates on major multi-million dollar airport and road infrastructure projects across the Family Islands as election season approaches. Plus, we honor the legacy of a late parliamentarian with a new educational opportunity and bring you the high-fashion highlights from the catwalks of Freeport Fashion Week—watch the full report now for these stories and your holiday weekend weather forecast.
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Police Search for Suspect Following Harbour Island Shooting — Saturday, April 4th, 2026

Tonight on Our News Weekend, Team Bahamas makes an explosive start at the CARIFTA Games, securing a haul of medals in both the field and the pool on day one of competition. We bring you the latest on a police manhunt following a shooting in Harbor Island and track the intense final rush at voter registration centers as the country prepares for Parliament to dissolve. Our special report takes you behind the scenes with first-time voters to see if they believe their voices will truly make a difference, plus we dive into the holiday festivities at the Pelican Point Coconut Festival and the star-studded Love and Harmony cruise. Watch the full broadcast for these headlines, your complete Easter weekend weather forecast, and more of the news you trust.
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Bahamians Mark Solemn Good Friday with Powerful Messages of Hope and Reflection — Friday, April 3rd, 2026

Tonight on Our News, we bring you powerful Good Friday messages of hope and endurance from churches across the nation, while Bahamians flock to the docks to keep the beloved tradition of the Good Friday fish fry alive. In court news, a strip club owner learns his fate as his appeal against a rape conviction is denied, and a woman is sentenced for her role in a tragic fatal collision. As the holiday weekend kicks off, we have critical safety warnings for beachgoers and a major travel update for those heading to LPIA where parking has reached its limit. Plus, we take you to the front lines of the CARIFTA Games in Grenada and Martinique as Team Bahamas begins its quest for gold—watch the full broadcast for these stories and your holiday weekend weather outlook.
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Residents share their deciding factors in the upcoming election — Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

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Prime Minister Philip Davis Announces May 12th as Date for General Election — Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the "bell has been rung" as Prime Minister Philip Davis officially announces the date for the next general election, sparking a final rush at voter registration centers before Parliament dissolves. We hit the streets to see if shoppers are actually feeling the impact of VAT being removed from unprepared food items and investigate a proposed fare hike for taxi drivers struggling with rising global fuel costs. The broadcast also covers major multi-million dollar airport upgrades greenlit for the Family Islands and a mother’s emotional plea for her infant daughter’s life-saving medical battle. Watch the full report for an inside look at Team Bahamas’ final CARIFTA preparations and your complete holiday weekend weather forecast.
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