Our News Bahamas Podcast

Tonight on Our News, the political firestorm in the House of Assembly reaches a new peak as the Speaker moves to expunge records amid explosive allegations involving a "politician number one" and a US drug investigation. We investigate a suspected arson attack that has left a local family homeless and bring you the details of a major six-figure drug bust on the high seas near Andros. Our team also...

Tonight on Our News Weekend, investigators are on the scene at Junkanoo Beach following a late-night structural fire at the popular destination, while Progressive Liberal Party MPs rally behind Finance Minister Michael Halkitis amid growing calls for his resignation. We dive into the controversy surrounding a Grand Bahama nursing program as students and administrators speak out, and bring you the...

Tonight on Our News Weekend, Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis alerts residents to prepare for potential summer power interruptions as BPL undergoes significant infrastructure upgrades across New Providence. We provide the latest details on a tragic marine accident in Abaco that has claimed the life of a teenager and follow a high-profile visit from the U.S. Ambassador regarding the potential re...

Tonight on Our News, a Grand Bahama representative brings "shameful" hospital conditions and power concerns to the floor of the House while the opposition formally calls for a police probe into a controversial U.S. affidavit. We investigate a devastating fire that has knocked the national broadcaster off the air during hurricane season and break down a million-dollar commitment to community empowe...

Tonight on Our News, tempers flare in the House of Assembly for a second straight day as a heated debate over campaign contributions leads to a direct confrontation between the House Speaker and the Long Island MP. We break down the government's massive $98 million investment into national road rehabilitation and examine the Tourism Minister’s stern response to a violent brawl involving cruise pas...

Tonight on Our News, the Department of Corrections Commissioner issues a formal apology following a public outcry over comments regarding female recruits, while a high-stakes showdown erupts in the House of Assembly over an attempt to table a controversial US affidavit. Tensions continue to boil in Parliament as the House Speaker stands her ground in a fiery clash with the opposition over the Publ...

Tonight on Our News, the government launches an intensified crackdown on derelict vehicles and illegal dumping, introducing new spot fines and land acquisition to clean up local communities. Controversy brews as a top law enforcement official faces backlash over remarks regarding the recruitment of male and female officers, while a man is hauled before the courts for an alleged high-priced scam us...

Tonight on Our News, the political showdown intensifies as the opposition demands the resignation of Finance Minister Michael Halkitis over controversial past associations, sparking a face-off between rival supporters in Parliament Square. We examine the critical recruitment challenges facing the Department of Corrections as officials struggle to find qualified male candidates to fill their ranks....

  Tonight on Our News Weekend, a violent holiday weekend concludes with a brazen triple shooting on Constitution Drive as police investigate a series of murders and a suspicious death across three islands. We bring you an exclusive sit-down with the President of the Caribbean Development Bank on the region's battle for hurricane resilience and explore historic labor law reforms aimed at protecting...

Tonight on Our News Weekend, communities in New Providence and Grand Bahama are reeling following a series of fatal shootings that have left two families in mourning. Tensions reach a boiling point in the education sector as the Bahamas Union of Teachers responds to a "shot over the bow" regarding government salary promises, while immigration officials ramp up enforcement with dozens of deportatio...

Tonight on Our News, thousands take to the streets for a historic Labor Day celebration as union leaders reflect on the legacy of Sir Randol Fawkes and the ongoing struggle for workers' rights. We provide a major update on the international search in Abaco for a missing American woman as the investigation shifts from a missing persons case to a suspected murder. Our team also investigates a string...

Tonight on Our News, the Davis administration faces intense scrutiny over the launch of several new government ministries and a controversial proposed amendment to the Bahamas Nationality Act. We bring you the latest on a major leadership shakeup within the Free National Movement as the party chairman confirms he’s stepping down, plus details on a high-ranking officer granted bail in a murder case...

Tonight on Our News, National Insurance beneficiaries prepare for a boost in payments as new adjustments take effect this July, while a top financial expert raises critical questions about the government's projected budget surplus. We go inside the high-stakes opening of the Caribbean Development Bank’s annual meeting at Baha Mar and bring you Finance Minister Michael Halkitis’ direct response to...

Tonight on Our News, tensions rise during Labor Week as union leaders debate the ethics of political endorsements while government officials address ongoing industrial concerns. We have the latest results from a recent Ebola monitoring situation and a full report on a tragic homicide that has rocked a quiet western neighborhood. Our team also follows the chilling new developments in the disappeara...

Tonight on Our News, Prime Minister Philip Davis remains silent as questions intensify regarding a Bahamian man detained in the United States and his alleged connections to a local politician. We examine the growing calls for the Finance Minister’s resignation and provide essential preparedness updates as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially gets underway. Our team also takes you inside t...

Tonight on Our News Weekend, Labour Week activities officially kick off with a historic change to the annual parade route while frustrated residents in a New Providence community plead for intervention over a neighbourhood mechanic shop. We celebrate the newest class of RBDF Rangers in Grand Bahama and take an emotional look at the PACE Foundation’s efforts to support teen mothers facing a cycle o...

Tonight on Our News Weekend, political tensions boil over as the opposition demands answers regarding a high-profile drug trafficking investigation while a captured murder suspect faces sentencing after months on the run. We examine the latest concerns from the Nurses Union over the national budget and highlight new initiatives aimed at helping young Bahamians achieve the dream of home ownership....

Tonight on Our News, an expert breakdown reveals critical gaps in the new national budget as political pressure mounts for the Finance Minister's resignation over controversial past business ties. We bring you the heartbreaking story of a family demanding answers after facing hurdles while trying to identify their loved one following a tragic fatal shooting in Elizabeth Estates. Plus, the Spouse o...

Tonight on Our News, legal proceedings begin following a tragic shooting in Bimini as a 12-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man face a magistrate’s court in connection with the incident. We investigate the growing debate over the latest national budget, from the Nurses Union’s concerns about crumbling clinics to Family Island residents questioning the timeline for promised fire equipment. Our team a...

Tonight on Our News, the Davis administration unveils its 2026-2027 national budget with a major focus on a projected surplus, while the official opposition demands answers regarding the fiscal reality for everyday Bahamians. We take you to the steps of Parliament where heated protests erupt over explosive international allegations surrounding "politician number one" and a high-profile drug traffi...

Tonight on Our News, political sparks fly as the PLP Chairman labels a controversial election day plane crash a "nothing burger" while the Davis administration's record-breaking cabinet holds its first historic meeting. We break down new data revealing the Bahamian economy is surging past international expectations and bring you a critical health advisory as global emergencies trigger enhanced tra...

Tonight on Our News, a community in Grand Bahama is left searching for answers after the tragic discovery of a missing woman's body, while police in Eleuthera investigate a separate death involving a man found in coastal waters. We bring you the latest developments on the eight-year-old shooting victim receiving emergency treatment in the US and the national security minister’s stern warning on fi...

Tonight on Our News Weekend, a community is in shock after an eight-year-old boy is airlifted for emergency treatment following a tragic shooting in North Bimini. We dive into the political fallout as a former House Speaker reveals what he believes triggered a crushing election defeat and calls for major electoral reform. Our team also follows the US Ambassador’s visit to BTVI to expand student op...

Tonight on Our News, a major public health scare at Lynden Pindling International Airport has officials investigating suspected Ebola cases as emergency protocols are put to the test following an inbound flight from London. We investigate a tragic fatal shooting in the capital linked to an online marketplace deal gone wrong and explore the hurdles young Bahamians face in a tightening housing marke...

Tonight on Our News, a major public health alert at Lynden Pindling International Airport has officials investigating suspected Ebola cases while union leaders voice strong concerns over the latest cabinet expansion. We bring you the heated political fallout from the opening of Parliament as Chairman Fred Mitchell slams the opposition's conduct and share an emotional story of a daughter's decades-...