Our News Bahamas Podcast

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  Opposition Leader Initiates Legal Action Over National Investment Fund — Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 15.09.2026 57min

  Tonight on Our News, opposition leader Michael Pintard announces legal action against the government over the controversial handling of the National Investment Fund. We take you inside the Bahamas Department of Corrections as major reconstruction efforts begin with the arrival of new modular prison pods. Plus, major resort operators raise concerns over proposed new aviation fees, while officials explore replacing traditional ankle monitors with wrist-worn devices for paroled inmates. Tune in for these top headlines, an urgent health advisory on incoming Saharan dust, and your complete sports and weather update. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  Central Bank Governor Confirms No Active Board Governing National Investment Fund — Monday, September 14th, 2026 14.09.2026 54min

  Tonight on Our News, major questions surround the National Investment Fund as Parliament prepares to return from summer recess following revelations that no active board is governing the fund. Heartbreak strikes the Royal Bahamas Police Force after a 37-year-old traffic division officer tragically succumbs to his injuries following a weekend collision. Task force crews move in to demolish illegal structures in a South New Providence shanty town, while a distraught mother speaks out after her three-year-old daughter is viciously attacked by a dog. Plus, we bring you details on a police officer facing attempted murder charges, an inside look at how the University of the Bahamas is preparing students for the future, and your complete sports and weather update. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  Two Police Officers Under Investigation After 15-Year-Old Shot During Road Check — Sunday, September 13th, 2026 13.09.2026 28min

  Tonight on Our News Weekend, two police officers face an attempted murder investigation after a fifteen-year-old teenager is shot during a Friday night road check on Cowpen Road. Investigators probe a tragic apparent drowning off Goodman's Bay that claimed the life of a ninety-four-year-old visitor, while a runway oil spill at LPIA forces flight diversions and airport delays. We also bring you emotional moments from the final farewell to beloved disc jockey DJ Fresh International, alongside an urgent health advisory as a massive plume of Saharan dust approaches the islands. Plus, we highlight a ninety-eight-year-old Bahamian icon celebrating a local milestone and bring you your complete weekend sports and weather, so tune in to get fully caught up!   ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  Body of Visual Artist Stefan Legend Davis Arrives Home as Nation Mourns Loss — Saturday, September 12th, 2026 12.09.2026 27min

  Tonight on Our News Weekend, a nation grieves as the body of beloved visual artist Stefan Legend Davis arrives home, while family and friends gather to honor the lasting legacy of DJ Fresh. The Maritime Revenue Unit receives a powerful new patrol vessel to help curb illegal activities at sea, and the United States pledges nearly a quarter-million dollars to restore the historic Fort Montagu. Plus, former politician and businessman David Wallace opens up about his harrowing battle with aggressive thyroid cancer, while we explore the unique struggles facing Family Island artists trying to make it in the music industry. Be sure to tune in for all these stories, your weekend sports roundup, and the full weather forecast. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  OUR NEWS: Abaco Added to Demolition List After Viral Video of Unregulated Community — Friday, September 11th, 2026 11.09.2026 54min

  Tonight on Our News, authorities confirm Abaco is on the upcoming demolition list after a viral video sparks fresh public concern over unregulated shanty town communities. Search teams off North Andros make a major breakthrough in the investigation into the tragic plane crash that claimed four lives, while the Court of Appeal makes history with its first sitting outside New Providence in nearly two decades. We also pause to reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and its lasting impact on Bahamian national security, alongside updates on environmental concerns and school disruptions. Tune in for all these headlines, progress on the new hospital project, your weekend sports, and the full weather forecast! ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  Defense Force Commodore Hits Back at Criticism Over Andros Plane Crash Response — Thursday, September 10th, 2026 10.09.2026 55min

  Tonight on Our News, the Commodore of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force fires back against growing criticism over the search and response efforts following a tragic plane crash off Andros that claimed four lives. Finance Minister Michael Halkitis prepares to address Parliament on the controversy surrounding a massive drop in the National Investment Fund, while health officials spotlight an alarming 60 percent surge in suicides across the country. Meanwhile, Bahama Rock workers in Grand Bahama take their fight to the streets over looming layoffs, and wildlife experts investigate a suspected invasive Burmese python sighting in Abaco. Tune in for these top headlines, updates on the teachers' union leadership, and your complete weather forecast. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  Cabbage Beach Vendors Demand Answers as Uncertainty Over Livelihoods Persists — Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 09.09.2026 54min

  Tonight on Our News, frustration mounts on Cabbage Beach as vendors demand firm guarantees for their livelihoods following the removal of a controversial shoreline fence. We bring you the emotional stories behind the four family members who tragically lost their lives in a small plane crash off Andros. Plus, fresh public safety concerns ignite after an eleven-year-old boy is hospitalized in another alarming dog attack, while an off-duty officer's brave intervention during a dramatic roadside ordeal catches national attention. Tune in for these top headlines, progress on public school administrator promotions, and your complete sports and weather report. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  R.M. Bailey Community Gathers to Remember 16-Year-Old Killed by Lightning — Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 08.09.2026 55min

  Tonight on Our News, an emotional school community gathers to honor the memory of a sixteen-year-old student tragically killed in a lightning strike. Months of tense negotiations come to an end as the government and the teachers' union reach a landmark five-year industrial agreement to avert nationwide strike action. Search teams make a solemn discovery following a fatal small plane crash off North Andros, while Junkanoo groups receive a major financial boost as over $700,000 in seed funding kicks off the new parade season. Tune in for these top stories, critical updates for local workers, and your complete sports and weather forecast. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  Tragedy at RM Bailey as Sixteen-Year-Old Student Struck and Killed by Lightning — Monday, September 7th, 2026 07.09.2026 59min

  Tonight on Our News, heartbreak and panic sweep through a local high school community after a sixteen-year-old student is tragically struck and killed by lightning just as the school day begins. Off the coast of North Andros, search and rescue crews are hunting for any sign of a missing small aircraft with four people on board after it vanished from radar during bad weather. We also bring you the latest details on a deadly afternoon shooting in Adelaide that claimed the life of a school employee, alongside the government's official response to intense political scrutiny over housing contracts in Abaco. Plus, we examine the looming threat of nationwide industrial action from teachers even as classrooms remain in session. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  Eleven-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized Following Grand Bahama Dog Attack — Sunday, September 6th, 2026 06.09.2026 27min

  Tonight on Our News Weekend, we bring you the latest details after another alarming dog attack in Grand Bahama leaves an eleven-year-old boy hospitalized. Health officials provide a major update on the construction timeline for the long-delayed Rand Memorial Hospital morgue, while the opposition chairman issues a scathing critique of the government's performance. We also honor the legacy of beloved Bahamian artist Stefan "Legend" Davis as tributes pour in following a tragic South Florida accident, and we follow young local surfers making history on the global stage. Be sure to tune in for these headlines, a firsthand look at a major new beauty launch in the capital, and your complete sports and weather updates. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  Former Cabinet Minister Neville Wisdom Passes Away at 76 — Saturday, September 5th, 2026 05.09.2026 29min

  Tonight on Our News Weekend, the nation mourns the passing of former Cabinet Minister and beloved public servant Neville Wisdom as tributes pour in from across the political spectrum. We also bring you key explanations from Bahamas Power and Light leadership regarding the widespread power outages that recently plunged parts of New Providence into darkness. Plus, we look at newly released calls from regional observers for major election reforms, explore vital disaster preparedness initiatives years after Hurricane Dorian, and sit down for an exclusive chat with Grammy-winning superstar Michelle Williams ahead of her highly anticipated local performances. Tune in to catch up on these stories, your weekend sports roundup, and a full weather update. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  Prime Minister Fires Back Over Alleged Links to Slain Abaco Man — Friday, September 4th, 2026 04.09.2026 56min

  Tonight on Our News, Prime Minister Philip Davis fires back at tough questions during his Grand Bahama tour regarding alleged government links to a slain Abaco man. Tensions also boil over on the education front as the teachers' union president puts members on high alert for an imminent nationwide strike. Plus, local business owners speak out about the crippling financial losses caused by relentless power outages, while families of the tragic Independence Day plane crash receive a critical update that brings them one step closer to closure. We also have the details on the interception of more than 140 Haitian migrants near Great Inagua, and the exciting live reveal of a brand-new car winner. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  OUR NEWS: Prime Minister Rejects Allegations of Ties to Slain Abaco Man — Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 03.09.2026 54min

  Tonight on Our News, Prime Minister Philip Davis strongly rejects allegations of political or personal ties to a slain Abaco man following a controversial photograph circulating on social media. Just days into the new school year, the Bahamas Union of Teachers overwhelmingly votes to take industrial action, putting the nation on alert. We track the money to reveal the staggering multi-million-dollar financial burden the ongoing power crisis is placing on taxpayers, while shanty town residents on the Family Islands are put on notice that demolitions will resume within weeks. Plus, we bring you long-awaited construction updates on crucial bridges in Eleuthera and Andros, and celebrate local sports stars making major moves on the international stage. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  School Administrators Back on the Job After One-Day Strike — Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 02.09.2026 56min

  Tonight on Our News, public school administrators return to work after a disruptive one-day strike as union leaders hold marathon talks with government officials to address critical staffing shortages. Just steps from Parliament, a shocking early morning shooting on Bay Street leaves a young man dead and raises deep safety concerns for downtown workers and visitors. Meanwhile, investigators are probing the accidental overpayment of more than a quarter-million dollars in salaries to over a hundred educators, resulting in multiple guilty pleas in court this week. Plus, we bring you major updates on upcoming government housing projects across the islands and a historic milestone in the sports world as a Bahamian baseball star makes his big league debut. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  Public Schools Dismissed Early as School Administrators Strike Nationwide — Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 01.09.2026 58min

  Tonight on Our News, a massive strike by school administrators forces thousands of public school students home early just days into the new school term, sparking sharp reactions from government officials and warnings of further union action. Seven years after the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, we reflect on the painful lessons of the monster storm and examine how rebuilding efforts are transforming hard-hit northern communities. Plus, we bring you the latest on a shocking Family Island shooting captured on video, the launch of a major pet registration crackdown, and a historic multimillion-dollar tourism investment on Great Stirrup Cay. Stay tuned for all these stories, a celebration of Bahamian history in the sporting world, and your complete weather forecast. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  University of the Bahamas Mourns Death of Student-Athlete Found Unresponsive in Dorm — Monday, August 31st, 2026 31.08.2026 57min

  Tonight on Our News, the University of the Bahamas community is plunged into deep mourning following the tragic death of a student-athlete found unresponsive in a campus dorm room. As thousands of public school students return to classrooms across the country, education officials address critical staffing shortages while launching a nationwide readiness tour. We also bring you the latest on a brazen broad daylight shooting in Abaco and a tragic industrial accident in Grand Bahama that claimed the life of a fifty-two-year-old man. Plus, we highlight the inspiring resilience of a beloved local bakery making massive school lunch deliveries just one week after a devastating warehouse fire. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  US Government Injects Over $2 Million to Upgrade Royal Bahamas Police Force — Sunday, August 30th, 2026 30.08.2026 27min

  Tonight on Our News Weekend, the United States government injects a major multi-million dollar boost of funding and equipment into the Royal Bahamas Police Force to modernize training and operations. As thousands of students prepare to return to classrooms in just a matter of hours, the teachers' union sounds the alarm over critical leadership vacancies while police issue urgent safety warnings for parents and motorists. We also take you to Long Island where officers are investigating a tragic late-night fatal road crash, and celebrate a milestone international nomination for a talented Bahamian filmmaker. Plus, we have your complete weekend sports wrap-up and a look at an unsettled weather forecast for the school week ahead, so tune in to get fully caught up! ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  PHA Responds to Viral Video of Rodent Inside Princess Margaret Hospital — Saturday, August 29th, 2026 29.08.2026 29min

  Tonight on Our News Weekend, health officials apologize and take corrective action after a viral video reveals a rodent roaming inside the Princess Margaret Hospital. We dive into the latest statistics on illegal gun trafficking as regional stakeholders meet in Nassau to combat gun violence, and we bring you the emotional homecoming of a family of eight displaced by a devastating fire three years ago. Our team also takes you to Abaco where young students are getting hands-on experience with coding and 3D printing, and we celebrate a historic sports milestone as Bahamian surfers head to the world stage for the first time. Be sure to watch the full broadcast to stay informed on these stories, plus get your complete weekend sports and weather forecast. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  New Hybrid Solar and LNG Power Plant Underway in Abaco to Help Resolve Energy Crisis — Friday, August 28th, 2026 28.08.2026 56min

  Tonight on Our News, we take you to Abaco where a major new energy project is underway to help bring an end to the island's power struggles. Plus, the Energy Minister breaks her silence and responds to intense calls for her resignation over the ongoing summer electricity crisis. We also bring you details from the courtroom as three men face charges following a massive Family Island drug bust, while another suspect is arraigned for a fatal summer shooting. Finally, we look at the mixed news in education as teachers celebrate major salary increases, while administrators raise the alarm over critical staffing vacancies just days before school begins. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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  Chamber of Commerce Pushes for Relief as Summer Power Outages Hit Businesses Hard — Thursday, August 27th, 2026 27.08.2026 56min

  Tonight on Our News, the local business community is calling for urgent relief as ongoing summer power outages force companies to rely on costly generator power and eat into their profits. A political battle also intensifies as the opposition demands transparency and accountability after the government's debt skyrocketed by 700 million dollars over the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, Cabbage Beach vendors are standing their ground against a newly erected shoreline fence that threatens their livelihoods, while the Department of Immigration continues its active repatriation exercises with over 100 Haitian nationals sent back home. Plus, our team brings you major developments from the courts on a series of shocking shootings, the latest Bahamian sports triumphs, and your full weekend weather forecast. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.