Our News Bahamas Podcast

Tonight on Our News, tensions flare just days before the advanced poll as a local candidate flags significant inaccuracies in the voters' register and the Parliamentary Registration Department addresses reports of a system glitch. The political heat intensifies with major rallies sweeping the capital, alongside mounting controversy over government relief spending and the status of a multi-million dollar crown land development project. We also have the latest on a series of court appearances for forged documents, a renewed protest by frustrated government workers at the Prime Minister’s doorstep, and a record-breaking historic performance by Bahamian athletes on the international stage. Watch the full broadcast for these stories, a look at the next generation of first responders, and your complete week-ahead 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.

Tonight on Our News, tensions flare at the Parliamentary Registration Department as the opposition demands the release of the official voters register just days before the high-stakes advanced poll. We track the official rollout of new biometric voter cards across New Providence and bring you the Prime Minister’s sharp rebuttal to a series of controversial campaign billboards targeting his administration. The broadcast also features critical updates on a fatal weekend stabbing investigation and the court appearance of a man facing serious charges involving a minor. Watch the full report for these stories, a deep dive into the careers of the nation's political leaders, and a complete wrap-up of the 70th National Family Island Regatta. ----- 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.

Tonight on Our News, a family gathering in the Carmichael Road area ends in tragedy following a fatal confrontation, and authorities intercept several individuals at a Family Island airport in a significant fraudulent document bust. As the country prepares for the upcoming advanced poll, we break down what voters need to know for Thursday and examine the Prime Minister’s sharp response to calls for international election observers. Our team also tours a newly upgraded community health hub and joins the celebrations for the opening of a state-of-the-art national sports academy. Watch the full broadcast for these stories, a look at Bahamian stardom in the WNBA, and your complete weather outlook for the week ahead. ----- 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.

Tonight on Our News Weekend, a dangerous confrontation in the Carmichael Road area leaves a suspect hospitalized after an off-duty officer thwarts an attempted armed robbery. As the window for the high-stakes advanced poll officially closes, political tensions reach a boiling point over the role of international observers in the upcoming general election. We also bring you the latest on a high-profile airport arrest involving a foreign national and the launch of a new digital hub designed to connect local entrepreneurs to the global economy. Watch the full broadcast for these headlines, a major $260 million tourism announcement for Exuma, and your complete weekend sports and weather wrap-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.

Tonight on Our News, the Progressive Liberal Party brings its campaign trail to the Berry Islands, highlighting economic growth and record employment claims as the general election draws near. We examine the push for transparency as the British High Commissioner signals a willingness to send independent election observers, alongside a deep dive into how viral social media trends are transforming the political landscape. The broadcast also provides urgent updates on a major firearms bust in Florida involving Bahamian nationals and the investigation into a deadly shooting near a popular Cable Beach resort. Watch the full report for these stories, a tribute to a titan of the business community, and your complete 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.