Our News Bahamas Podcast

Tonight on Our News, a day of national celebration turns to heartbreak as the country mourns ten lives lost in a tragic plane crash in North Andros, leading to the immediate suspension of a local airline’s operating certificate. We bring you the latest on a fatal hit-and-run in Nassau Village and an active investigation into a reported bomb threat at a local resort. Our team captures the spirit of...

Tonight on Our News, chaos erupts at Lynden Pindling International Airport as taxi drivers stage a major blockade to protest years of alleged unfair competition. We head to Bimini where a second devastating fire in just days has families pleading for better emergency resources, while health officials move to correct misinformation regarding tuberculosis cases in Eleuthera. The Energy Minister brea...

Tonight on Our News, a devastating blaze in North Bimini leaves families displaced and sparks urgent calls for improved emergency resources as the community rallies to fight the flames. We bring you the latest on a high-profile murder charge following the death of a well-known trade unionist and a touching tribute from the Junkanoo community to a victim of the Shirley Street tragedy. Our team also...

Tonight on Our News, the grieving community of Cat Island comes together to prepare the final resting place for victims of the tragic Shirley Street car crash as a mother speaks out for the first time. We examine the impact of widespread power outages on critical hospital services and hear from the Energy Minister on the push for grid modernization. The Attorney General breaks down the legal compl...

Tonight on Our News, a government demolition exercise in an unregulated community turns physical as over 200 residents scramble to salvage their belongings from the rubble. We investigate a weekend of widespread power outages across the capital that impacted critical healthcare services and left thousands in the dark during a sweltering heatwave. Our team also brings you a somber update on the Shi...

Tonight on Our News Weekend, a sudden power disruption leaves homes and businesses across New Providence in the dark as officials investigate the cause of the widespread outage. Caribbean leaders, including a Bahamian delegation, gather in St. Lucia for the high-stakes CARICOM summit to tackle regional security and economic resilience. We also highlight the expansion of the nation's renewable ener...

Tonight on Our News, the heartbreak deepens for the nation as the death toll rises to five following the devastating Shirley Street car crash. We investigate a tragic explosion at sea near North Abaco and bring you the latest on a major insurance resolution for hundreds of public servants. Our team also explores the multi-million dollar transformation planned for a landmark in Grand Bahama and rec...

Tonight on Our News, frustrated residents demand answers as electricity bills skyrocket alongside frequent power outages during a sweltering summer heatwave. We explore a powerful call for increased parental accountability following recent tragic incidents involving minors and bring you the latest on a pre-teen facing charges in a deadly boating accident. Our team also highlights the grievances of...

Tonight on Our News, a grieving community gathers for a tearful candlelight vigil on Shirley Street to honor the four young women tragically killed in a recent car crash. We bring you an urgent warning from the Office of the Chief Justice regarding a WhatsApp scam targeting residents, while US Ambassador Hershel Walker speaks candidly on regional security and the Bahamas-China relationship. Our te...

Tonight on Our News, a proposed salary increase for parliamentarians triggers a firestorm of public debate as citizens struggle with the rising cost of living. We provide a heartbreaking update on a fatal hit-and-run that claimed a young musician's life in Grand Bahama and take you to the heart of the capital for a stirring National Flag Day celebration. Our team also examines the fallout from a s...

Tonight on Our News, tensions flare outside the Ministry of Works as hundreds of disgruntled employees take their grievances directly to the minister over controversial transfers and long-awaited promotions. A major union leader blasts proposed pay hikes for parliamentarians while educators remain in a standoff for their own agreements, and the nation grapples with a rising death toll on the stree...

Tonight on Our News, the nation is in mourning as families gather to identify four young women tragically killed in a horrific weekend car crash. Tensions boil over once again in the House of Assembly as the Opposition clashes with the Speaker over a high-profile international legal matter. We investigate a fatal double shooting in Chippingham and bring you the latest on a major infrastructure pus...

Tonight on Our News Weekend, a nation mourns following a catastrophic early morning car crash on Shirley Street that claimed the lives of four young women. We also bring you details on another tragic traffic fatality in Grand Bahama and report on the new era of transparency promised by the leadership of the Public Beaches and Parks Authority. Our team investigates the latest environmental enforcem...

Tonight on Our News Weekend, a tragic fire investigation in Nassau Village takes a dark turn as police officially reclassify the case as a homicide following new autopsy results. We take you inside a regional summit focused on saving the nation’s coral reefs from a devastating disease and examine a major new plan to revitalize public parks and beaches nationwide. Our team also brings you the highl...

Tonight on Our News, police launch an investigation into a suspicious death in the Yellow Elder community, while a US judge denies bail for a convicted drug trafficker amid explosive allegations involving political campaign cash. We bring you the latest on a major $285 million specialty hospital project set to move forward and celebrate a significant milestone in the national fight against HIV. Ou...

Tonight on Our News, explosive new court documents in a high-profile U.S. drug case reveal alleged links between seized cash and local political campaign activity as a judge denies bail for a well-known figure. We take you to the OAS General Assembly as the Foreign Affairs Minister addresses regional stability, while scientists and government officials sound a dire warning over a fast-spreading di...

Tonight on Our News, the Attorney General issues a bold challenge to the opposition over controversial cabinet appointments while a new voice in the Senate calls for strict accountability and measurable results in the national budget. We investigate the tragic details of a hit-and-run fatality on Grand Bahama and a harrowing shark attack involving a young visitor in the Exumas. Our team also looks...

Tonight on Our News, the Bahamas Crisis Center’s chief weighs in on the heated debate over whether the national sex offender registry should be made public, while the Opposition Leader pushes for a major shift in transparency for parliamentary proceedings. We investigate the tragic death of another visitor in local waters and the growing alarm over delayed National Health Insurance payments that m...

Tonight on Our News, escalating power outages and load shedding leave residents across several islands frustrated as summer temperatures reach dangerous highs. We examine the mounting pressure on gas station retailers as fuel prices hover near $7 a gallon and get the Transport Minister's response to a shocking viral altercation between jitney drivers. Our team also brings you the latest on a deadl...

Tonight on Our News Weekend, jet ski operators at Goodman’s Bay demand government action on long-promised infrastructure improvements while navigating the fallout of new international safety alerts. Our team also explores the complex link between social media and youth mental health with expert advice for parents on managing digital disconnect this summer. We follow a Bahamian trailblazer’s histor...

OUR NEWS: Transport Minister Outlines New Vehicle Licensing Fees and Road Traffic Modernization Plan — Saturday, June 20th, 2026   Tonight on Our News Weekend, the government unveils a major modernization of the Road Traffic Department featuring a new tiered fee structure and a transition to a cashless payment system. We also head to Eleuthera, where residents are voicing their frustrations over "...

Tonight on Our News, Finance Minister Michael Halkitis responds to the mounting pressure on Bahamian households as gas prices hit a staggering seven dollars a gallon at the pump. We explore the intensifying political clash over the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act and examine groundbreaking new census data regarding the disability landscape across the islands. Our team also highlig...

Tonight on Our News, the political showdown intensifies as the opposition demands clarity on who is funding the legal defense for a Bahamian detained in the United States on drug charges. We also bring you the latest on three law enforcement officers hauled before the courts in a major cocaine trafficking conspiracy and provide an update on the expungement of criminal records for hundreds of Baham...

Tonight on Our News, a New York judge delivers a major blow to convicted drug trafficker Eric Player Gardner while explosive claims of a "politician one" drug scandal send shockwaves through the House of Assembly. We bring you the latest on two police officers facing extortion charges and the tragic loss of a well-known unionist in a heinous act of violence. Our team also investigates the unbearab...

Tonight on Our News, the Energy Minister breaks her silence on the recent wave of power outages as a massive $130 million substation project reaches its final stages. We investigate a tragic morning commute on John F. Kennedy Drive that left a public worker dead and bring you the government’s unreserved apology following a historic Privy Council ruling. Local jet ski operators are also firing back...