OUR NEWS
2026 WLSL Baha Bay
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- 2026 WLSL Baha Bay
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson returned to Baha Mar, where dozens of children learned essential water safety and swimming skills, including floating, basic strokes, and freestyle techniques.
Partnering with Baha Mar for this annual event was Let’s Swim Bahamas, an organization that shares Baha Mar’s commitment to teaching young children the importance of swimming and water safety.
Guest Services Manager at Baha Mar, Dylan Stewart, emphasized the importance of Bahamians learning how to swim, noting that The Bahamas is an archipelagic nation surrounded by water.
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- 7PM OUR NEWS JUNE 24TH 2026
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- 56:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Fight Against Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Representatives from the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP) participated today in MSC Foundation’s International Workshop in Miami, Florida, focused on strengthening coral reef resilience across the region against Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease.
The MSC Foundation and the Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) are currently leading conservation and treatment efforts at the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve to help address this ongoing threat.
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- GB Police Hopeful Tips Can Help Solve Repairman’s Murder
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Grand Bahama police have released two men they were questioning in connection with a fatal shooting in Grand Bahama's Hunter's community.
The deadly June 5th incident that happened outside a local business, took the life of 44-year-old Stafford Ferguson.
Investigators believe that Ferguson was walking toward his car when he was approached by a gunman who opened fire before fleeing the area.
He was rushed to the hospital where he later died.
Police had initially announced they had taken two 34-year-old men into custody.
During a press briefing today, officer in charge of the Northern Bahamas' Criminal Investigation Department Superintendent Nicholas Johnson revealed the pair had been released.
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- Fox: “They Put Quite a Spin on Me in Garden Hills”
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Senator Rick Fox said the Progressive Liberal Party’s back-to-back election victories deserve recognition, noting that winning twice is no easy feat. However, he warned that political success is never permanent, adding that “winning yesterday never guarantees victory tomorrow” as he signaled his readiness for the next time around.
His comments came during his contribution to the 2026/2027 Budget Debate in the Senate.
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- Lynes: “This Can Move You From a Tax Exempt Bracket Into Property Tax Fees You Cannot Afford”
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- During the 2026/2027 Budget Debate in the Senate this morning, Progressive Liberal Party Senator Robyn Lynes said that rising property values can push homeowners into higher property tax brackets, even when their income has not increased. She called for a more equitable system that considers a Bahamian’s income and ability to pay, particularly for seniors, retirees, persons with disabilities, and families facing financial hardship.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JUNE 23RD, 2026
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- 1:08:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- BAHAMAS CRISIS CENTER
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Founder and Director of the Bahamas Crisis Center Dr. Sandra Patterson said today, children learn behavior from what they see and experience at home. She also insisted that making a stable and nurturing environment is critical to their development. She warned that exposure to violence, both in the home and online, continues to shape how young people view and respond to conflict. Her comments came at a press conference this morning, where the center announced a Day of Parenting Symposium.
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- Louima: I’m Walking Slow, But This Is Progress
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Louima: I’m Walking Slow, But This Is Progress
Back in January, Our News sat down with Daloude Louima, a resilient young woman who has been battling a debilitating neurological condition following two tragic traffic accidents.
Now, six months later, we're happy to share some encouraging news. Daloude says Phase 1 of her treatment has been successful, thanks to the overwhelming support she has received from the community. She is now preparing to begin Phase 2 of her recovery journey.
If you'd like to continue supporting Louima’s journey to recovery, you can visit her GoFundMe page named: "Help Daloude Access Urgent Neurological Care"
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JUNE 22ND, 2026
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- 1:03:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Lundy: “They Have To Understand That They Are Ambassadors of The Brand We Carry”
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A viral video showing two bus drivers fighting on Prince Charles Drive made its rounds on social media, sparking conversations about the safety of public transportation.
Responding to the incident, Minister of Transport Leon Lundy said those involved will face repercussions. He also revealed that he is meeting with officials from the Road Traffic Department to ensure regulations are being properly enforced and adhered to.
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- Minister of Transportation on Walker: We Assured Him About The Co-operation Between...
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Following a walkthrough of the Post Office at Town Centre Mall on Monday, Minister of Transport, Leon Lundy, addressed reports regarding a recent meeting with U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas, Herchel Walker, regarding jet ski operations in The Bahamas.
Both governments reaffirmed their commitment to working together to ensure operators comply with local regulations.
His comments come after the U.S. Embassy in Nassau issued a security alert last week advising Americans to avoid renting jet skis in The Bahamas due to safety concerns.
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- 730PM OUR NEWS JUNE 21ST 2026
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- 28:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 730PM OUR NEWS JUNE 20TH 2026
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- 30:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- OUR NEWS 7PM, JUNE 19TH, 2026
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- 56:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Halkitis: “There Are Provisions Throughout the Budget… It's an Ongoing Process.”
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Minister of Finance Michael Halkitis defended the government’s budget allocations for transparency and oversight agencies. He insisted the funding was sufficient to support their operations and staffing needs.
His comments came following the opposition’s concerns over resources for the Freedom of Information Office and the Independent Commission of Investigations.
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- Our News Reacts To Denielle's Crab N' Rice
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Not everyone could make the perfect Crab N’ Rice, but our Denielle “Chef” Miller sure stands on the other side, surprising us at the office with a little treat ahead of Father’s Day. Here are some honest reactions to her freshly made Crab N’ Rice!
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JUNE 18TH, 2026
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- 59:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- TITNF May 28th, 2026
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- It may be hot outside now, but we can assure you it won't be hotter than Jon Batiste's Jazz Club next week, which is set at 400 Degreez 🔥 on June 24th-25th for Juvenile's and DJ Ignite's collaboration.
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- PM: "I'm Not Going To Go Down The Rabbit Hole That This Young Man Wants Us To Go"
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Long Island MP, Dr. Andre Rollins, questioning whether or not taxpayer dollars are being used to assist with the U.S. legal defense of Jonathan Eric Gardner, repeatedly asking the prime minister for a direct yes-or-no answer in parliament. Prime Minister Philip Davis responding that the government funds in question are intended for legal services provided to the Government of The Bahamas, not individuals. Rollins contended that the specific question had not been answered.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM, JUNE 17TH, 2026
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- 56:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Seabreeze MP
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Sea Breeze MP, Leslia Miller-Brice set the record straight in Parliament this morning after rumors circulated over the weekend that she was unresponsive following a medical incident involving a piece of lobster.
Miller-Brice addressed the speculation, saying she wasn’t about to let “a little lobster” take her out.
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- Jamahl Strachan
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Nassau Village MP Jamahl Strachan has extended condolences to the family of unionist Perry Cox, describing him as a pillar of the constituency whose loss is being felt across the community.
Cox was fatally stabbed during an incident early Wednesday morning. Authorities are also investigating reports that the building was later set on fire in an apparent attempted arson.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JUNE 16TH, 2026
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- 1:02:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Man In His 20’s Dies From Industrial Accident At Construction Site
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A man in his 20s has died following an industrial accident at a construction site off Sandilands Village Road on Monday. According to police, the victim was walking along a beam when he fell and sustained fatal injuries.
The victim’s mother told reporters that her son had been caring for his father, who recently underwent three surgeries, and was working to earn money to help pay the family’s rent.
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- Minister of Aviation Brushes off Questions Related To Election Day Plane Crash
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Minister of Aviation Brushes off Questions Related To Election Day Plane Crash
Aviation Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis brushed off questions from reporters on Tuesday related to the Election Day plane crash, involving convicted drug trafficker Eric “Playa” Gardiner and 10 other passengers. When asked about the alleged expired registration of the aircraft, Coleby-Davis said she would have to get further details from the Civil Aviation Authority.
She was also asked if there would be an investigation, and moments later she walked away from reporters.
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- Father of Two Killed In Traffic Fatality
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A man in his 50s and a father of two, John Altidor, lost his life today in a fatal car accident when a female driver struck him as he was attempting to cross the highway.
Altidor was an employee of the Ministry of Works, stationed at Beaches and Parks.
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- Our News on Scene of the Country’s Latest Industrial Accident
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Our News is on scene of the country’s latest industrial accident involving a man on a construction site off Sandilands Village Road. Details on the exact cause of the incident have not been revealed by police, but we will provide more details as they come.
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- Minister of Energy: Most of the Outages Attributed To Upgrades
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Energy Minister Jobeth Colbey-Davis insisted today that upgrades to BPL’s Big Pond Substation are the reason behind recent power outages across New Providence. Coleby-Davis, who spoke to reporters on the sidelines of a tour of the Substation, also admitted that the murder of an American Pike worker earlier this year shifted the timeline for the completion of the upgrades. She said it ultimately caused an 8-week delay.
Meanwhile, Executive Chairman of BPL, Christina Alston, says that the total cost of upgrades to the facility amounts to $130 million. She also described the substation as sophisticated and world-class.
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- Man Dies In JFK Traffic Fatality
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A man is a dead after a traffic fatality on JFK, near Lakeview.
Stay tuned as we await updates from the police on the accident.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JUNE 15TH, 2026
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- 1:01:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Bastian: “Let Me Be Clear on The Difference Between Digitization & Transformation”
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- MP for Fort Charlotte, and Minister of Innovation and National Development, Sebastian Bastian, announces transformations for government systems, including upgrades to public service communication infrastructure, and the introduction of a national ID card, which will reduce the amount of documents needed for verifications.
His remarks were made at the House of Assembly on Monday during the 2026/2027 Budget Communication Debate.
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- House Speaker To Pintard: “You Maligned My Name”
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- House Speaker To Pintard: “You Maligned My Name”
House of Assembly Speaker, Patricia Deveaux, called out Free National Movement Leader, Michael Pintard, for purportedly maligning her name through a social media post with a caption involving “drug deal in the House of the Assembly” that was allegedly written by him.
Pintard denied authoring or seeing the caption, arguing instead that both the Speaker and the Prime Minister have a responsibility to investigate any allegations that the House of Assembly’s precincts were used for illegal activity.
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- 730PM OUR NEWS JUNE 14 2026
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- 23:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 730PM OUR NEWS JUNE 13TH 2026
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- 22:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JUNE 12TH, 2026
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- 57:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Fort Charlotte Job Fair
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Over 30 vendors gathered at the Fort Charlotte Technology, Arts and Culture Centre today for the 2026 Youth Career Fair.
Fort Charlotte MP Sebastian Bastian revealed that each participating vendor has committed to hiring at least three young people from the Fort Charlotte constituency this summer. The jobs will range from part-time to full-time and will create employment opportunities for young people.
Today’s fair was well attended, with attendees ranging from high schoolers to recent college graduates.
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- BCB Exec. Chairman: This Is a Sad Time For Us
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Following a structural fire at ZNS’ South Beach Transmitting site early Friday morning, BCB Executive Chairman Picewell Forbes has confirmed that over $1.2M worth of equipment was lost during the fire.
Forbes also told Our News this morning that the site is responsible for transmitting the 1540 AM frequency that covers The Bahamas, South Florida & the Caribbean. He added that the family islands are now in a vulnerable position because they depend on it, especially during the hurricane season.
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- U.S. Ambassador Responds To House Speaker’s Dismissal Of Eric Gardiner Allegations
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas Herschel Walker responded yesterday to House Speaker Patricia Deveaux’s dismissal of allegations listed in a US Federal Affidavit… saying “wait and see.”
In parliament this week, the speaker called the claims “frivolous” and “malicious gossip.” During a press conference in Grand Bahama… Walker also told reporters it’s an open investigation and says he doesn’t want to say anything that can hurt either side.
The criminal complaint, filed in the Southern District of New York, identifies Eric “Playa” Gardiner as a suspected drug trafficker. He was taken into U.S. custody following the May 12th election day plane crash involving 11 Bahamians in waters off of Florida.
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- Our Denielle Miller is at Tropics On Bay having a mocktail with one of the performers for Alpha Soun
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Our Denielle Miller is at Tropics On Bay having a mocktail with one of the performers for Alpha Sounds Promotions Reggae Rewind, Serani.
The event which is scheduled for this Saturday will also feature Barrington Levy with Natural Empress and Roxie Starr as host.
For further details, check out Alpha Sounds Promotions' social media pages.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JUNE 11TH, 2026
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- 1:00:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Breeze Airways
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Breeze Airways touched down in Nassau on Thursday, as its inaugural nonstop flight from Tampa marked the return of jet service between the two cities for the first time in more than 20 years. Tampa International Airport Chief Operating Officer, John Tiliacos, called the milestone a proud moment and said he hopes the route will continue to expand as demand grows.
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- Minister of Tourism: All Who Comes Here, Comes To a Place of Beauty, Peace & Order
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Minister of Tourism Glenys Hanna-Martin is calling the recent viral altercation involving tourists at the Nassau Cruise Port a major concern. Videos circulating online show officers attempting to restrain individuals at the Tourism Police Station after they had already been detained and transported to the facility. One suspect was also seen damaging a glass door at the station.
Following the incident, which led to the arrest and charging of five Americans, Hanna-Martin is reminding visitors that The Bahamas is a destination known for its beauty, peace, and order.
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- HOA
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Long Island MP Andre Rollins made his return to the House during the Budget Debate, confronting House Speaker Patricia Deveaux and asserting that Parliament belongs to the people, not the Speaker.
Rollins also cautioned that there is no such thing as free money, arguing that wealth and political influence often go hand in hand, and that major financial support typically comes with expectations attached.
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- “No Government Has Identified Any Opposition Having Being Involved In Anything Illegal”
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Responding to online critics saying that the opposition have been hypocritical in their attacks on the government without acknowledging rumors within their own party, Opposition Leader Michael Pintard said that no government locally or internationally has found any member of the FNM to be involved in anything illegal.
Back in February, business partner of Former National Security Minister and FNM candidate Marvin Dames was arrested off Florida with roughly 200 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated $4 million aboard a boat they jointly own.
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- AML Foods Donates $5,000 To Bahamas Red Cross
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- AML Foods Ltd has donated $5,000 to the Bahamas Red Cross in support of its disaster risk management efforts for the 2026 hurricane season. Bahamas Red Cross President, Edison Sumner, says the donation was made possible through the generosity of customers who contributed at checkout counters across AML Foods’ 11 stores nationwide.
AML Marketing Events Manager, Naomi Grant, described the partnership as a “no-brainer” and shared that AML Foods looks forward to future collaborations with the Bahamas Red Cross to support communities across The Bahamas.
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- OUR NEWS 7PM JUNE 10TH, 2026
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- 57:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Labour Minister: “Whether AI Strengthens Us Or Leaves Us Less Competitive, Will Depend On.."
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle, representing The Bahamas at the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva Switzerland, shared the country’s vision for adapting to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Her remarks highlighted national efforts to strengthen institutions, empower businesses, and prepare future generations through education.
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- Coleby-Davis: “I Know The Truth Hurts”
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Following criticism from Long Island MP Andre Rollins over ongoing electricity challenges, Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis pushed back, highlighting upcoming rate reductions for more than 17,000 Grand Bahama households and over 1,500 small and medium-sized businesses.
Coleby-Davis said the reductions are expected to take effect as early as June 11.
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- HOA
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Long Island MP Andre Rollins challenged Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, to publicly reveal how much Bahamians allegedly lost after the Davis administration ended BPL’s fuel hedging program in 2021.
Rollins argued that the government should fully account for the consequences of ending the hedge, which has been blamed for costing consumers an estimated “quarter of a billion dollars.”
