Our News Bahamas Podcast

Our News Bahamas Podcast

’Our News,’ your daily one-hour passport to the latest updates and happenings. From breaking news to in-depth features, join us as we navigate through the headlines, providing you with a comprehensive view of the day’s events. Stay informed, stay connected – ’Our News’ is your trusted source for the pulse of The Bahamas, delivered every day. Visit https://www.ournews.bs for more Bahamas news any time.

Episodes

Former Police Staff Association Chairman Remanded to Prison Following Drug Trafficking Conviction — Thursday, January 15th, 2026

January 15, 2026 • 58 mins
OUR NEWS — Thursday, January 15th, 2026 | Tonight on Our News, a former high-ranking police official is remanded to prison following a landmark drug trafficking conviction, while investigators search for answers after a fatal ambush shooting on Bernard Road. US Ambassador Hershel Walker speaks out on the recent pause in immigrant visa processing as the government clarifies its long-term plan to eliminate VAT on unprepared grocery ...
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Bishop Challenges Judiciary to Address Failings and Ensure Fair Treatment at Legal Year Opening — Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

January 14, 2026 • 57 mins
OUR NEWS — Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 | Tonight on Our News, a prominent faith leader issues a bold challenge to the judiciary for faster and fairer justice at the opening of the legal year, while the nation reacts to a temporary U.S. pause on certain immigrant visas. The broadcast dives into the heated political debate over VAT-free food items and a major crackdown on a multi-thousand dollar illegal fishing operation in Exuma....
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PM Davis Announces Removal of 5% VAT on Unprepared Food Items — Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

January 13, 2026 • 59 mins
OUR NEWS — Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 | Tonight on Our News, the government moves to eliminate VAT on unprepared food items to provide relief at the grocery store, though the opposition is already firing back with sharp criticism. We report on a devastating early morning blaze in North Andros that wiped out multiple livelihoods and take you inside the nearly $30 million plan to overhaul failing water systems across the islands. P...
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Police Investigate Two Separate Traffic Fatalities Claiming Lives of Officer and Teenager — Monday, January 12th, 2026

January 12, 2026 • 26 mins
OUR NEWS — Monday, January 12th, 2026 | Tonight on Our News, we cover a somber day as police investigate two tragic traffic fatalities involving a fellow officer and a teenager, while the RBPF launches an internal probe into a viral roadblock video. As the nation marks 59 years of Majority Rule, local leaders issue a bold challenge for the next generation to step up, just as Ambassador-at-large Rick Fox announces his intentions to...
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35-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Adelaide Marking Country’s Second Murder of the Year — Sunday, January 11th, 2026

January 11, 2026 • 28 mins
OUR NEWS — Sunday, January 11th, 2026 | Tonight on Our News, police launch an investigation into a fatal early morning shooting in Adelaide, marking the country’s second homicide of the year. The political landscape heats up as a former House Speaker pushes for a major redrawing of family island constituencies, while internal party disputes and candidate ratifications take center stage ahead of the general election. We also celebr...
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Nearly 100 Moore’s Island Residents Receive Long-Awaited Land Deeds — Saturday, January 10th, 2026

January 10, 2026 • 28 mins
OUR NEWS — Saturday, January 10th, 2026 | Tonight on Our News, nearly 100 Moore's Island residents celebrate a historic milestone after decades of waiting for their land deeds, while the government identifies new land to finally move scrap metal operations out of residential neighborhoods. We investigate the latest controversy surrounding the Grand Lucayan Resort sale and provide an update on the major demolition planned for a new...
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PLP Defends New Boundaries Report and Addition of Two New Seats — Friday, January 9th, 2026

January 9, 2026 • 59 mins
OUR NEWS — Friday, January 9th, 2026 | Tonight on Our News, the country’s political map is redrawn as a new boundaries report proposes two additional seats for the upcoming election, sparking immediate debate across the political aisle. We bring you the grim details of the investigation into the nation’s first homicide of 2026 and examine the sharp regional reactions following the high-profile capture of Venezuelan President Nicol...
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Political lines are shifting — Thursday, January 8th, 2026

January 8, 2026 • 64 mins
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Two New Parliamentary Seats Proposed Following Boundaries Report — Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

January 7, 2026 • 56 mins
OUR NEWS — Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 | Tonight on Our News, the country’s political landscape shifts as a new boundaries report proposes two additional seats for the upcoming election, drawing both praise and sharp criticism from party leaders. A prominent former MP officially enters the race for his old seat, while a somber community mourns after a devastating traffic fatality in Eleuthera. Plus, we explore the latest hurdles ...
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MOE Re-Engages 20 Retired Teachers to Fill Gaps in Public Schools — Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

January 6, 2026 • 56 mins
OUR NEWS — Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 | Tonight on Our News, education officials turn to retired teachers to bridge critical gaps in public schools as police prepare charges in the case of the infant found abandoned in a vehicle. We take an inside look at how new transcription technology is set to revolutionize the Bahamian court system and examine the regional security concerns sparked by the stunning capture of Nicolas Maduro. O...
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Grieving Family Demands Answers and Alleges Medical Neglect — Monday, January 5th, 2026

January 5, 2026 • 58 mins
OUR NEWS — Monday, January 5th, 2026 | Tonight on Our News, a grieving family demands answers following the tragic death of a young mother at Princess Margaret Hospital, while police investigate the sudden and separate deaths of two children that have gripped the community. We dive into the regional fallout and questions of sovereignty following the capture of Nicolas Maduro, alongside a look at how new technology is finally endin...
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Venezuelan President and Wife in U.S. Custody — Sunday, January 4th, 2026

January 4, 2026 • 27 mins
OUR NEWS — Sunday, January 4th, 2026 | Tonight on Our News Weekend, we examine the regional shockwaves following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces and its immediate impact on Caribbean travel and security. Our team is also following two heartbreaking investigations into the sudden deaths of young children in Nassau and Eleuthera that have left communities searching for answers. Ambassador-at-Large Ric...
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U.S. Military Captures Venezuelan President in Major Regional Operation — Saturday, January 3rd, 2026

January 3, 2026 • 29 mins
OUR NEWS — Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 | Tonight on Our News Weekend, we bring you the latest on a stunning US military operation in the region that has led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, sparking immediate reactions across the Caribbean. We take you inside a touching candlelight vigil for a young Bahamian athlete and look at the critical new push to protect the nation's most vulnerable citizens through a n...
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Back-to-Back Victories with 2026 New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade Win — Friday, January 2nd, 2026

January 2, 2026 • 56 mins
OUR NEWS — Friday, January 2nd, 2026 | Tonight on Our News, the celebration is in full swing for One Family as they secure back-to-back Junkanoo victories, while the Colors group claims their own major win to kick off 2026. We investigate a $30,000 legal payout awarded to two brothers for unlawful arrest and bring you updates on a serious criminal matter involving an American teenager on a cruise. Opposition Leader Michael Pintard...
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Unofficial Winner of the 2026 New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade Announced — Thursday, January 1st, 2026

January 1, 2026 • 30 mins
OUR NEWS — Thursday, January 1st, 2026 | Tonight on Our News, the unofficial results for the 2026 New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade are in, revealing which groups dominated Bay Street to ring in the new year. We investigate a major counterfeit cash bust and an airport seizure while providing updates on the Bahamas Union of Teachers’ return to the negotiation table. Our team also explores the economic impact of Carnival Celebration Ke...
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Winner announced in the Ultimate Giveaway Finale — Wednesday, December 31st, 2025

December 31, 2025 • 61 mins
OUR NEWS — Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, the "War for Bay Street" officially kicks off as legendary Junkanoo groups like the Saxons and Valley Boys prepare for a massive New Year's Day comeback following a controversial holiday finish. We reveal the grand prize winner of the Ultimate Giveaway’s brand-new SUV and look into the sudden, unexpected resignation of a prominent Bahamian diplomat that has left many...
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Newborn Baby Found Safe After Being Discovered in a Car Trunk — Tuesday, December 30th, 2025

December 30, 2025 • 59 mins
OUR NEWS — Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, we bring you the incredible story of a newborn baby found alive in the trunk of a car in Pinewood Gardens and a chilling home invasion where a resident was tied up by a masked intruder. We investigate a viral hit-and-run video involving a government vehicle and address growing frustrations over the management and flow of the Boxing Day Junkanoo parade. Our team also pr...
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Local Baseball Community Mourns Loss of Rising Star Following Tragic Jet Ski Accident — Monday, December 29th, 2025

December 29, 2025 • 57 mins
OUR NEWS — Monday, December 29th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, the local baseball community is in mourning following the tragic loss of a rising star on Boxing Day, while a suspicious fire near a local high school raises serious safety concerns in the Oakes Field area. We investigate the viral images of a Junkanoo legend being led away in handcuffs on Bay Street and provide details on a sobering warning regarding the future of Baha...
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Valley Boys Declare "War on Bay Street" to Reclaim Junkanoo Title — Sunday, December 28th, 2025

December 28, 2025 • 25 mins
OUR NEWS — Sunday, December 28th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News Weekend, the Valley Boys are officially declaring a "war on Bay Street" as they look to reclaim the top spot following a historic upset during the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade. We highlight a massive community effort bringing holiday joy to hundreds of children in Nassau Village and share details on a $5 million partnership set to transform the Pinewood constituency with s...
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One Family Topples Shell Saxons — Saturday, December 27th, 2025

December 27, 2025 • 27 mins
OUR NEWS — Saturday, December 27th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News Weekend, witness history on Bay Street as a legendary winning streak is finally broken in a hard-fought victory at the 2025 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade. We investigate a series of holiday tragedies following a fatal jet ski incident and deadly industrial accidents, while health experts issue a sobering warning about rising adult health issues in children. From a high-st...
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