Tonight on Our News, Prime Minister Philip Davis fires back against opposition claims of wrongdoing surrounding the National Investment Fund, dismissing legal threats and labeling the controversy political antics. Tensions also rise on the sports front as Minister Mario Bowleg defends the handling of the 2023 Carifta Games following a Public Accounts Committee report pointing to major financial oversight failures. Meanwhile, a 24-year-old man faces court after allegedly exposing himself to students at a local primary school, and police offer an update on the lingering mystery surrounding "Politician Number One." Plus, we examine opposition reactions to industrial expansion in Grand Bahama, the truth behind social media rumors of a Cat Island plane crash, and your complete sports and weather forecast.

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Tonight on Our News, the Davis administration doubles down in Parliament over its controversial handling of the National Investment Fund as the Opposition demands accountability and threatens legal action. Meanwhile, the Public Accounts Committee releases a scathing report exposing major financial oversight failures surrounding the 2023 Carifta Games, while senior immigration officials prepare for expanded powers to crack down on staff misconduct. Plus, Parliament tables a landmark bill establishing new legal protections for vulnerable seniors, alongside major updates on University of The Bahamas campus repairs and Grand Bahama community concerns. Tune in to get fully caught up on these stories, your local weather forecast, and the latest in sports.

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Tonight on Our News, opposition leader Michael Pintard announces legal action against the government over the controversial handling of the National Investment Fund. We take you inside the Bahamas Department of Corrections as major reconstruction efforts begin with the arrival of new modular prison pods. Plus, major resort operators raise concerns over proposed new aviation fees, while officials explore replacing traditional ankle monitors with wrist-worn devices for paroled inmates. Tune in for these top headlines, an urgent health advisory on incoming Saharan dust, and your complete sports and weather update.

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Tonight on Our News, major questions surround the National Investment Fund as Parliament prepares to return from summer recess following revelations that no active board is governing the fund. Heartbreak strikes the Royal Bahamas Police Force after a 37-year-old traffic division officer tragically succumbs to his injuries following a weekend collision. Task force crews move in to demolish illegal structures in a South New Providence shanty town, while a distraught mother speaks out after her three-year-old daughter is viciously attacked by a dog. Plus, we bring you details on a police officer facing attempted murder charges, an inside look at how the University of the Bahamas is preparing students for the future, and your complete sports and weather update.

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Tonight on Our News Weekend, two police officers face an attempted murder investigation after a fifteen-year-old teenager is shot during a Friday night road check on Cowpen Road. Investigators probe a tragic apparent drowning off Goodman's Bay that claimed the life of a ninety-four-year-old visitor, while a runway oil spill at LPIA forces flight diversions and airport delays. We also bring you emotional moments from the final farewell to beloved disc jockey DJ Fresh International, alongside an urgent health advisory as a massive plume of Saharan dust approaches the islands. Plus, we highlight a ninety-eight-year-old Bahamian icon celebrating a local milestone and bring you your complete weekend sports and weather, so tune in to get fully caught up!

 

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Tonight on Our News Weekend, a nation grieves as the body of beloved visual artist Stefan Legend Davis arrives home, while family and friends gather to honor the lasting legacy of DJ Fresh. The Maritime Revenue Unit receives a powerful new patrol vessel to help curb illegal activities at sea, and the United States pledges nearly a quarter-million dollars to restore the historic Fort Montagu. Plus, former politician and businessman David Wallace opens up about his harrowing battle with aggressive thyroid cancer, while we explore the unique struggles facing Family Island artists trying to make it in the music industry. Be sure to tune in for all these stories, your weekend sports roundup, and the full weather forecast.

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Tonight on Our News, authorities confirm Abaco is on the upcoming demolition list after a viral video sparks fresh public concern over unregulated shanty town communities. Search teams off North Andros make a major breakthrough in the investigation into the tragic plane crash that claimed four lives, while the Court of Appeal makes history with its first sitting outside New Providence in nearly two decades. We also pause to reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and its lasting impact on Bahamian national security, alongside updates on environmental concerns and school disruptions. Tune in for all these headlines, progress on the new hospital project, your weekend sports, and the full weather forecast!

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Tonight on Our News, the Commodore of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force fires back against growing criticism over the search and response efforts following a tragic plane crash off Andros that claimed four lives. Finance Minister Michael Halkitis prepares to address Parliament on the controversy surrounding a massive drop in the National Investment Fund, while health officials spotlight an alarming 60 percent surge in suicides across the country. Meanwhile, Bahama Rock workers in Grand Bahama take their fight to the streets over looming layoffs, and wildlife experts investigate a suspected invasive Burmese python sighting in Abaco. Tune in for these top headlines, updates on the teachers' union leadership, and your complete weather forecast.

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Tonight on Our News, frustration mounts on Cabbage Beach as vendors demand firm guarantees for their livelihoods following the removal of a controversial shoreline fence. We bring you the emotional stories behind the four family members who tragically lost their lives in a small plane crash off Andros. Plus, fresh public safety concerns ignite after an eleven-year-old boy is hospitalized in another alarming dog attack, while an off-duty officer's brave intervention during a dramatic roadside ordeal catches national attention. Tune in for these top headlines, progress on public school administrator promotions, and your complete sports and weather report.

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Tonight on Our News, an emotional school community gathers to honor the memory of a sixteen-year-old student tragically killed in a lightning strike. Months of tense negotiations come to an end as the government and the teachers' union reach a landmark five-year industrial agreement to avert nationwide strike action. Search teams make a solemn discovery following a fatal small plane crash off North Andros, while Junkanoo groups receive a major financial boost as over $700,000 in seed funding kicks off the new parade season. Tune in for these top stories, critical updates for local workers, and your complete sports and weather forecast.

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