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Fox Hill Residents Presented With Land Titles
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- Fox Hill Residents Presented With Land Titles
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- After recently presenting land titles to 300 Moore’s Island residents, Housing and Land Reform Minister Keith Bell last night handed over land titles to a number of Fox Hill residents.
Recipients expressed gratitude for finally owning land they can pass on to their children and future generations, saying they are now “rich” because land is wealth.
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- Man In His Early 20s Gunned Down Off Kemp Road
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Police are pleading to the public for information regarding the fatal shooting of a man in his early 20s in the Kemp Road area.
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- Man Found Hanging From Tree, Partially Decomposed
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Police continue to investigate a suspected suicide of a man that was found hanging from a tree by residents in the area of Bethel Avenue on Thursday evening.
According to police, after receiving the information from residents through their control room, officers from the Grove Police Station responded and found the body of a man partially decomposed.
The identity of the man has not yet been confirmed. However, we will provide more information as they come.
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- It may still be a few months away, but it’s not too early to start planning for Culture Shock's Regg
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- It may still be a few months away, but it’s not too early to start planning for Culture Shock's Reggae Trinity Festival on November 7th.
Our Denielle Miller spoke with event organizer Chima Johnson, who says festival goers can look forward to performances from some of reggae's biggest names, including Anthony B., Capleton, and Sizzla Kalonji.
Johnson also revealed that the event will feature a DJ lineup packed with some of The Bahamas' hottest talent.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JULY 23rd, 2026
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- 1:04:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- TITNF July 23rd, 2026
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Tings, Tings, Tings...Deni is getting ready to travel next week, but can you guess where she’s headed to? 🧐 You may just win a limited edition Kalik T-shirt to go along with your cold Kalik next weekend.
Hint: Which country is considered to be birthplace of rum?
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- School Tour
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Education Minister Chester Cooper toured several public schools this afternoon, where he got an update on summer school repairs. One of the schools was the Naomi Blatch Preschool, where Principal Casharon Coakley told reporters there were several issues, including roof leaks, minor air conditioning and electrical repairs. Minister Cooper said the renovations are expected to be completed well before the start of the new school year.
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- Fox Foundation Announces Plans To Build Gymnasium At R.M. Bailey High School
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- During a tour of several public schools, the Fox Foundation announced it will partner with the Ministry of Education to construct a new gymnasium at R.M. Bailey Senior High School. The school is now the home of a new multipurpose covered area that can hold up to 1,000 students for assemblies and other school events.
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- Victim’s Sister:”I Lost Another Brother But God Is The Master of All Things”
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Mark Cartwright, a fisherman in his early 50s, allegedly drowned this morning while diving for conch about five miles off New Providence. According to police, he experienced difficulty breathing after a dive. Another fisherman attempted to assist him but was unsuccessful. Passing boaters later helped bring him to shore, where police were contacted.
Margo Cartwright says her brother, Mark Cartwright, is the second of her brothers to come to Nassau from Eleuthera to fish and lose his life at sea.
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- Mixed Reactions To Pinewood Drainage Project
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Drainage works began this morning on Sapodilla Boulevard in the Pinewood Gardens community, drawing mixed reactions from residents.
Dennis Rolle, who lives on Sapodilla Boulevard, described the project as a "comedy show," arguing that once flooding begins, the Ministry of Works will be a no-show.
Another resident, however, welcomed the initiative, saying she is willing to wait and see how effective the drainage improvements are once the project is completed.
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- Pinewood Gardens Drainage Project Underway
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Ministry of Works says lift stations for the $2.6 million Pinewood Drainage Project are expected to arrive by the end of August, helping to pump excess water ahead of the rainy season.
Minister of Works Clay Sweeting said three lift stations will be installed throughout the Pinewood Gardens community, including one on Sapodilla Boulevard, where the drainage project is now underway. Officials say the area is ground zero for flooding in Pinewood Gardens.
Assistant Engineer at the Ministry of Works Mario Smith said there are approximately 50–60 drains throughout the Pinewood Gardens community.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JULY 22nd, 2026
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- 58:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- Doctor’s Hospital CEO Shares Updates on NP and GB Locations
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Doctor’s Hospital CEO Dennis Deveaux shared updates on the healthcare facility’s expansion in New Providence, which includes repairs to the main Collins Avenue location. Officials say the project will cost approximately $7 million, and the work is expected to last 12-18 months.
In a press conference this afternoon, Deveaux also said construction of a $25 million facility in Freeport is winding down, with 5-7 weeks left before it’s completed.
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- Wilson: Government Will Not Be At the Negotiation Table
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Wilson: Government Will Not Be At the Negotiation Table
The government has allegedly walked away from the negotiation table, according to Bahamas Union of Teachers (B.U.T.) President Belinda Wilson.
In a voice note released last night, Wilson told B.U.T. members she was contacted by the government's lead negotiator, who informed her that the government was no longer continuing negotiations. She said talks between the B.U.T. and the government had been scheduled to resume today.
The development comes after Minister of Education, Chester Cooper said last week that negotiations with the B.U.T. over longstanding issues were progressing and nearing completion.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JULY 21ST, 2026
- Runtime
- 57:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- iPads Given To Four Participants
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Four participants of the UpSkill Programme were awarded iPads to assist with their future after completing their studies. The four awardees were Ashley Robinson, Jonae Brown, Raven Jones, and Kendal Pratt.
Pratt, who was the only one able to attend the event, spoke highly of the program. The business and finance student said his goal is to launch a clothing line.
The UpSkill Programme was launched in November 2025, to provide a range of free online courses for Bahamians interested in furthering their education.
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- DNA Lab
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville says The Bahamas is moving forward with plans to establish a local DNA testing lab while continuing to work with accredited laboratories in the United States and Canada. He says the government is partnering with the Pathology Department and the Royal Bahamas Police Force to carry out DNA testing locally. The announcement comes as families of the July 10 plane crash victims await DNA testing to identify their loved ones.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JULY 20TH, 2026
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- 1:06:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- 730PM OUR NEWS JULY 19TH 2026
- Runtime
- 27:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- 730PM OUR NEWS JULY 18TH 2026
- Runtime
- 29:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- Cowpen Road Shooting
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A man in his early 50s was tragically shot and killed today outside his residence on Cowpen Road.
Royal Bahamas Police Force Press Liaison Chief Superintendent Sheria King provided these details regarding the audacious shooting at the location.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JULY 17TH 2026
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- 1:00:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- An Independence Day Tragedy: The Crash of Flamingo Air Flight C6-FLX
- Runtime
- 26:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- One Blood 29: Spragga Benz
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Said to be the original old school reggae event, One Blood 29 is set to happen this Saturday at Bristols on Gladstone Road.
The organizers promise to turn the venue into an Irie Yard, where attendees can look forward to electrifying performances from the DJ lineup and the special guest artist, Spragga Benz.
However, before we journey back in time tomorrow night, our Denielle Miller had a chat with Spragga Benz in anticipation of his performance.
For further details, check out @onebloodreggae.
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- Multi-Vehicle Traffic Accident, Traffic Delays
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- BREAKING: Our News has obtained photos and videos of a multi-vehicle traffic accident on the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge heading toward Paradise Island, resulting in traffic delays.
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- Memorial Service Held for Teens Killed in Shirley Street Crash
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Family members, friends and loved ones gathered for an emotional memorial service at the William Thompson Center that honored the lives of Keno Gordon, Evalena Johnson, Bertrica Brown, Stania Webb and Diamond Stubbs.
Prime Minister Philip Davis was among those in attendance. He offered condolences to the grieving families and remembered those who lost their lives in the June 28 tragedy on Shirley Street.
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- Klassik Frescobar Makes Special Appearance At Sauchis N' Grits Fete
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The artist known for the popular track "Dansa," Klassik Frescobar, made a special appearance at the Sauchis N' Grits Fete. Our Denielle Miller seized the opportunity to ask him, "Did you realize you had a hit when you released the song?"
Here’s what he had to say.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JULY 16TH, 2026
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- 1:02:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- Be honest...do y'all use Kalik as a chaser? 🤔
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Be honest...do y'all use Kalik as a chaser? 🤔
Let us know in the comments, and let us know which events you'll be attending.
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- One Man Fatally Shot on Calnan Road, Suspects Flee on Moped
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- One Man Fatally Shot on Calnan Road, Suspects Flee on Moped
A man believed to be in his 30’s according to police has been fatally shot on Father Calnan Road on Wednesday night.
Police Press Liaison Sheria King says that the victim was outside a home when he was gunned down by one of two suspects that approached the home on a moped.
The victim was not a resident of the area, according to King.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JULY 15TH, 2026
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- 1:03:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- One Blood 29 is set to occur this Saturday, July 18, at Bristols.
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- One Blood 29 is set to occur this Saturday, July 18, at Bristols.
Leah Davis, the event organizer, shared with Our News that the venue will be converted into an "Irie Yard." She emphasized that although it is famously recognized as the original "old school reggae party," it draws in music enthusiasts from various generations.
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- “Junkanoo Goes Beyond Bay”
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- “Junkanoo Goes Beyond Bay”
At least 200 people could soon get the help they need thanks to a popular Junkanoo group that’s taking their work beyond Bay Street and into the community.
The Roots Junkanoo Group is looking to feed hundreds of people in need this Saturday at its breakfast and clothing giveaway on Christie Park.
Director of the Roots Community Outreach Program, Alia Coley, said the reality is that many persons are in need of help in the country.
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- 22-year-old Man Dead, Woman Injured In Grand Bahama After Two-Car Collision
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 22-year-old Man Dead, Woman Injured In Grand Bahama After Two-Car Collision
A fatal car crash in Grand Bahama took the life of a 22-year-old man and sent a woman to the hospital.
Police on that island say it happened around midnight on Ludford Road, after a grey Honda Pilot collided with a grey Kia Rio. According to investigators, the man driving the Kia Rio died at the scene, while the woman driving the Honda Pilot, who had minor injuries, was taken to the Rand Memorial Hospital by EMS.
Police said their initial investigations revealed that the Kia was headed west along Ludford Road when the Honda’s driver attempted to turn right, resulting in the deadly collision.
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- PM: “This Step Toward LNG is So Important”
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A half billion dollar energy project is underway as Sun Oil and FOCOL broke ground on a new LNG facility that will help transform the country’s energy sector as early as next year. Prime Minister Philip Davis touting the project as a major step toward building a more reliable energy future for Bahamians.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JULY 14TH, 2026
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- 1:01:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- Cooper: “We Are Focused on Results”
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Minister of Education Chester Cooper said that the 300 teachers being recruited from Ghana will be offered the same benefits and employment contracts as Bahamian teachers. He said the educators will remain in The Bahamas for as long as they are needed and will undergo a full vetting process, including checks by the Public Service Commission and the Department of Labour, to ensure they meet both professional and character requirements.
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- “He Was Dedicated To His Church“
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- It was an emotional scene outside the Princess Margaret Hospital Morgue this morning as Associate Pastor Shaquille Hanna at the Revolution Church stood with the family of Giovanni McKenzie at the morgue this morning, looking for answers for July 10th’s North Andros Plane Crash.
McKenzie not only served as a founding member and vocalist for Da Pond Band, but he was also a beloved member of the Revolution Church, serving as a keyboardist.
McKenzie was supposed to return to Nassau on Sunday for church, but unfortunately that never happened.
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- AAIA Chief Investigator: Preliminary Investigation Underway
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Crash investigators say the ill fated flight that crashed in North Andros Friday, killing all 10 people on board was preparing to land at the time of the accident.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) held its first press conference this morning since Friday's deadly crash to provide an update on the investigation.
Chief Investigator Kendall Dorsett Jr. said the preliminary investigations show the aircraft's landing gear and flaps were extended, leading investigators to conclude the plane was preparing to land when it crashed.
Dorsett said a preliminary report is expected within 30 days, while the final report could take up to a year.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JULY 13TH, 2026
- Runtime
- 59:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- Nia Jay: “My World Went Down in That Plane”
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Da Pond Band lead singer Shenia Roberts reflected on the moment she learned that the plane carrying her bandmates had crashed in Andros, claiming the lives of all 10 people on board. Roberts said she had travelled ahead of the group and was waiting for their arrival, after speaking with them until shortly before the flight.
Among the five killed in the crash were her bandmates: Giovanni McKenzie, Rashad Storr, Mateo Winder, Toniquea Gilot, and Tra'vis Johnson. This would have been the band’s first time accompanying her to Andros for her to perform as “Nia Jay.”
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- Second Phase of Beach Improvements Underway
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Executive Chairman of the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority, Jamahl Strachan, said the authority has entered the second phase of its beach enhancement initiative, with work now underway at Montague Beach following Goodman’s Bay beach.
Officials say the second phase will focus on improving the beach, shoreline, and surrounding areas as part of ongoing efforts to keep the country’s public parks and beaches properly maintained.
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- “My Brother Went To Get Something To Eat, and Was Struck Down…Like a Dog”
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The family of a 43-year-old man reflected on his tragic death over the Independence holiday weekend. They spoke to our team outside the morgue this morning, where they identified him as Ryan Basden.
The Nassau Village resident was fatally struck as he was walking on Taylor Street. His brother, Kendrick Smith says he was trying to find something to eat when the tragedy unfolded. Smith also claimed that after the accident, the police hadn’t contacted the family.
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- 730PM OUR NEWS JULY 12 2026
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- 28:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- BUT
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In response to a social media post announcing that the Bahamas is expected to receive 300 teachers from Ghana, Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said it is disrespectful that the union was not consulted while qualified Bahamian teachers remain unemployed. Wilson called out Prime Minister Philip Davis and Minister of Education Chester Cooper, saying the government was able to negotiate the recruitment of teachers from Ghana while salary negotiations with the union remain unresolved. She also said teachers are still waiting to be hired and many have yet to receive payments for salary reassessments and various allowances owed to them.
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- 730PM OUR NEWS JULY 11 2026
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- 31:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- Former North Andros MP: “The Community Right Now is Very Sad”
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Former North Andros MP: “The Community Right Now is Very Sad”
Former North Andros & Berry Islands MP, Carlton Bowleg, speaks with our Chinasa Outten in Andros today following the devastating North Andros plane crash on independence day, the left 10 people dead, and a nation mourning.
Bowleg says Androsians are very close-knit, and the entire island is reeling from this tragedy. He also mentioned that a member of The Pond Band, who died in the crash, was excited to perform.
That would’ve been her first performance on the island.
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- Nishie L.S.: “We Are Not Good”
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Nishie L.S.: “We Are Not Good”
Members of the local entertainment community are mourning the victims of the fatal plane crash on July 10th. Vocalist, Nishe L.S reflects on her final moments with several members of The Pond Band, and shares how this heartbreaking tragedy has impacted the local entertainment industry.
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- 16-year-old Nicholas Oliver Jr. Was a Passenger on Fatal Plane Crash, Father Confirms
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Nicholas Oliver Sr. has confirmed to Our News that his son, Nicholas Oliver Jr., was a passenger on the fatal plane crash on July 10th in North Andros. In an emotional phone call, he recounted that Nicholas' mother was in Andros, expecting his arrival, when the tragic news of the crash emerged.
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- Our News Is On the Site of North Andros Plane Crash
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Our Jerome Sawyer is on the site of yesterday’s fatal plane crash in North Andros that took the lives of 10 people, including the pilot. On the ground crash scene investigators are seen combing through the wreckage conducting their initial assessments in their protective gear.
Embers and smoke are still visible coming from the charred debris and nearby trees.
It is a clear indication of the intensity of this Independence Day Crash.
Stay tuned to your favorite Our News social media pages for continuous updates and watch Our News' Weekend Edition @ 7:30pm on Cable Channel 212, and streaming live on our YouTube and Facebook channels.
