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

Christmas Eve Double Shooting Leaves One Dead in Yellow Elder — Thursday, December 25th, 2025

December 25, 2025 • 26 mins
OUR NEWS — Thursday, December 25th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, we begin with a somber Christmas in the capital as police investigate a holiday shooting in Yellow Elder that has left one man dead. As the countdown to Boxing Day begins, we explore the major changes coming to the Junkanoo parade under new management and look at a heartwarming mission to provide the gift of mobility to residents on Grand Bahama. We also take you insi...
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Christmas in Paradise: Tourism Surge Expected to Continue into 2026 — Wednesday, December 24th, 2025

December 24, 2025 • 58 mins
OUR NEWS — Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, we celebrate "Christmas in Paradise" as record-breaking tourism arrivals and a last-minute shopping frenzy take hold across the capital just hours before the holiday. We dive into the latest economic figures revealing a significant drop in exports and provide the details on a massive $18.4 million drug bust involving Bahamians near Cuba. Plus, police are laying down ...
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Grand Lucayan Workers Finally Paid After Three-Week Delay — Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

December 23, 2025 • 58 mins
OUR NEWS — Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, Grand Lucayan workers receive much-needed Christmas relief after weeks of pay delays, while the government signals a potential review of controversial cruising fee hikes following heavy industry backlash. We examine the growing calls for transparency after a 35-year-old suspect died in police custody, an incident that officials reveal was captured on camera. Plus, thre...
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Murder Count Rises After Fort Charlotte Shooting — Monday, December 22nd, 2025

December 22, 2025 • 58 mins
OUR NEWS — Monday, December 22nd, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, a community is left reeling after a former political candidate is gunned down near Fort Charlotte, prompting emotional pleas for an end to violence just days before Christmas. We bring you the latest on a controversial death in police custody caught on camera and the court appearance of a social media personality facing intentional libel charges,. Tensions rise within t...
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Doctors Urge Healthy Holiday Eating — Sunday, December 21st, 2025

December 21, 2025 • 26 mins
OUR NEWS — Sunday, December 21st, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, medical experts are issuing a critical holiday health warning as lifestyle-driven illnesses like diabetes increasingly impact younger Bahamians, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs releases an urgent travel advisory regarding a mosquito-borne virus outbreak in Cuba. We provide a first look at the upcoming expansion plans for LPIA designed to handle record-breaking pas...
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Bahamas Takes Historic Regional Lead on Housing — Saturday, December 20th, 2025

December 20, 2025 • 30 mins
OUR NEWS — Saturday, December 20th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, The Bahamas takes a historic seat at the regional table for housing as officials address mounting questions surrounding the Carmichael Village development. We share the emotional story of a local artist seeking community support for a mystery health battle and look at a major push in Parliament to prioritize new women’s healthcare recommendations. Plus, get into the f...
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Mother raising questions after her son died in police custody — Friday, December 19th, 2025

December 19, 2025 • 62 mins
OUR NEWS — Friday, December 19th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, a heartbroken mother is demanding answers after her son died in police custody, raising serious questions about the official version of events. We also investigate a mysterious death on Pine Barren Road where a man's injuries were inconsistent with a car crash, along with the arrest of two cruise passengers on sexual assault charges. In a historic international move, Th...
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Internal police probe opened as man dies during court transfer — Thursday, December 18th, 2025

December 18, 2025 • 56 mins

Our News— Thursday, December 18th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, an internal investigation is underway after a 35-year-old suspect died while in police custody, sparking questions about the circumstances leading up to the incident. We also bring you the latest on a high-profile BPL fraud trial that has been revived by the Court of Appeal and hear from frustrated marina executives who warn that increased fees and red tape are driving ...

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15-Year-Old Charged In Classmate Death — Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

December 17, 2025 • 56 mins
OUR NEWS — Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, a 15-year-old boy is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of a classmate, appearing in Magistrate's Court while police investigate a mystery death where a 46-year-old man was found in a truck with injuries inconsistent with a traffic accident. We have details on a Supreme Court judge's decision to acquit two men in a double murder trial, citing prosecu...
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Emergency Court Move By Junkanoo Group Explained — Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

December 16, 2025 • 61 mins
OUR NEWS — Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 | Tonight, a potential crisis brews in healthcare as physicians providing services under the National Health Insurance program sound the alarm, claiming delayed government payments are putting subsidized care for 150,000 Bahamians at risk, with the Ministry of Health acknowledging the payment delays. Meanwhile, the world-famous Valley Boys Junkanoo Group is setting the record straight regard...
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BTC Unions Protest Unsafe Conditions, Terminations — Monday, December 15th, 2025

December 15, 2025 • 59 mins
OUR NEWS — Monday, December 15th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, tensions escalate at BTC as two unions representing management and line staff stage a public demonstration over alleged unsafe working conditions and unjust terminations. In a groundbreaking development for Bahamian tourism, Royal Caribbean International unveils its Royal Beach Club, a $200 million project where Bahamians own nearly half for the first time in a major de...
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FOIA Delay Fuels Public Mistrust — Sunday, December 14th, 2025

December 14, 2025 • 30 mins
OUR NEWS — Sunday, December 14th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News Weekend, nearly a decade after its passage, good governance advocates are questioning why the Freedom of Information Act is still not fully enacted, warning that the delay is breeding public skepticism and mistrust. Meanwhile, police are issuing urgent warnings to business owners to tighten security this holiday season, noting that small security gaps and simple oversigh...
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RCI Unveils Royal Beach Club, Emphasizes Bahamian Jobs — Saturday, December 13th, 2025

December 13, 2025 • 29 mins
OUR NEWS — Saturday, December 13th, 2025 | Tonight, we bring you a VIP preview of Royal Caribbean's new Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island, set to open in days and already creating opportunities for more than 500 Bahamians. A former deputy prime minister and immigration minister is shedding light on the shanty town crisis, arguing that a lack of affordable housing is at the heart of the issue. As the holiday rush spikes traffic, ...
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Inmate Escapes PMH, Manhunt Launched — Friday, December 12th, 2025

December 12, 2025 • 58 mins
OUR NEWS — Friday, December 12th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, police launch an islandwide manhunt after an inmate escaped custody for the second time this year from Princess Margaret Hospital early this morning. Find out how Bahamas Power and Light is responding to power issues in Abaco by launching two new WhatsApp communication channels to give Family Island customers real-time updates and restoration information. Plus, a 30-yea...
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BPL Power Outages Plague Abaco, Residents Warn of Crisis — Thursday, December 11th, 2025

December 11, 2025 • 58 mins
OUR NEWS — Thursday, December 10th, 2025 | Tonight, the Attorney General strongly defended the controversial Smuggling of Migrants Bill in the Senate, slamming critics even as the FNM opposition vowed to repeal the legislation if elected. Meanwhile, residents in Abaco say they are fed up after enduring days of hours-long power outages, despite officials claiming full power restoration to the majority of the island. Our News breaks...
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Pintard Vows to Repeal Smuggling of Migrants Bill — Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

December 10, 2025 • 55 mins
OUR NEWS — Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, political pushback intensifies over the newly passed Smuggling of Migrants Bill as the Coalition of Independents stages another protest and FNM Leader Michael Pintard vows to repeal the legislation if elected. In the courts, popular social media creator Elias Fritz is granted bail on charges of attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms, though he must wear ...
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Former DPM Questions Migrant Smuggling Bill — Tuesday, December 9th, 2025

December 9, 2025 • 55 mins
OUR NEWS — Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 | Tonight, a former deputy prime minister weighs in on the controversial Smuggling of Migrants Bill that recently cleared the lower chamber, questioning why existing laws aren't being enforced and why the bill is being rushed through. Meanwhile, a local organization confirms the Bahamas has made anti-corruption progress but warns that more work is still needed as they launch Integrity Week. A...
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Lawmakers Debate Migrant Smuggling Bill — Monday, December 8th, 2025

December 8, 2025 • 59 mins
OUR NEWS — Monday, December 8th, 2025 | Tonight, lawmakers debate the controversial smuggling of migrants bill, which the government says will strengthen border security and impose tougher penalties, even as critics push back on several provisions, including one that was removed following protest. Police are investigating a shocking discovery on Gladstone Road after a motorist spotted a man's lifeless body just feet away from the ...
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Junkanoo Group Leaders Talk Trash Ahead of Parades — Sunday, December 7th, 2025

December 7, 2025 • 26 mins
OUR NEWS — Sunday, December 7th, 2025 | Tonight on Our News, the "Nervous Saturday" tradition is complete as Junkanoo groups solidify their entry order for the highly anticipated Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades, with leaders already talking a big game about taking the championship. We take you through the new, fully digital ticketing process for the parades, which includes enhanced security features and GPS guidance to your ...
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Manhunt Launched for Two Escaped Inmates — Saturday, December 6th, 2025

December 6, 2025 • 28 mins
OUR NEWS — Saturday, December 6th, 2025 | Tonight, police have launched a massive manhunt for two men who escaped lawful custody from the Grove Police Station and the Fox Hill Police Station in separate incidents today. Meanwhile, the countdown to Junkanoo is officially on as Aliv is announced as the title sponsor for the next four years, bringing more than 3,000 new tickets and GPS-guided seating to make the experience fairer and...
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