JUST IN: Sir Sidney Poitier has died at the age of 94.
Our newsteam can confirm that he died last night.
Poitier was the first Black and first Bahamian man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor.
JUST IN: Sam Bankman-Fried Has Been Arrested
On December 12, 2022, the Office of the Attorney General of The Bahamas is announcing the arrest by The Royal Bahamas Police Force of Sam Bankman-Fried (“SBF”), former CEO of FTX.
And that’s a wrap…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have officially left The Bahamas after a week-long tour throughout the Caribbean, celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The royal couple spent their final day in Abaco and Grand Bahama.
A Toast to the Queen
A toast is raised to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, in honor of her Platinum Jubilee, by Bahamian Governor General C.A. Smith and his wife, Prime Minister Philip Davis and his wife and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Royals Presented with a Bahamian Sloop
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will leave The Bahamas with a reminder of their day on beautiful Bahamian waters, with the Sloop Bahamas Royal.
#RoyalVisitBahamas
#RoyalTourBahamas
#RoyalTourCaribbean
Soca Legend Machel Montano Reacts to His First Junkanoo
Trinidadian Soca artist Machel Montano made it to The Bahamas to experience his first Junkanoo parade.
FREEPORT: As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare to takeoff from Abaco, Bahamians and tourists are lined off in front of the Grand Bahama Children’s Home ready to welcome them in song.
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Royal Couple Plant Tree at Coral Vita
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge get their hands dirty by planting a tree at Coral Vita. They were then carried off on the sea for a coral-planting scuba diving experience.
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HAPPENING NOW: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive to Parliament Square under heavy showers. Police have said it is still unconfirmed whether the Regatta at Montagu Beach will still take place.
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BREAKING: Ole Miss Women’s basketball coach and Grand Bahamian Yolett McPhee-McCuin has been named ESPN’s National Coach of the Week for the final week of the regular season.
Congrats
@YolettMcCuin
🇧🇸🔥💪🏾🏀☝🏾
Burna Boy Concert is a Go!
The Burna Boy concert has been given the green light according to Signature Productions CEO Fernerin Hanna. The concert, slated for December 16 at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium, Carnival Grounds, is expected to welcome guests from around the world.
The national anthem being played at the Lynden Pindling International Airport before the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge board their plane to leave New Providence which completes their Caribbean tour as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Celebrate!
The Bahamas National Youth Choir performs at the Royal reception at Baha Mar, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as the special guests.
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GB Minister Shares Impact Of Royal Visit
As the final day of the royal couple’s Bahamas visit comes to a close Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey shares what this visit meant for the nation’s second city.
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A small crowd has already gathered at the second stop in Abaco - Memorial Gardens - for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
The couple will head to a church in Dundas Town first before going to the gardens which is a memorial site for victims of Hurricane Dorian.
CORAL VITA: Coral Vita Co-Founder and Chief Reef Officer Sam Teicher shares what the royal visit means for the award-winning coral farm.
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A Grand Affair
Prime Minister Philip Davis and Mrs. Annemarie Davis, along with the DPM and his wife decked out for a black-tie affair with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as special guests.
Rasta Community Turned Away
Police attempt to shut down a group of Rastafarian protestors and instructed them to put their posters away. The group planned to hold a peaceful demonstration today outside of Sybil Strachan Primary School.
Bahamian Junkanoo artists make Junkanoo the center piece performance today at the World Expo in Dubai.
It was one of several performances to make Bahamas National Day at World Expo 2020 in Dubai.
Duke and Duchess Drive Electric
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are being chauffeured around the streets of Nassau by ASP Keith Ferguson in a purely Electric Vehicle.
PM Outlines Background and Outcomes of Royal Visit
Prime Minister Philip Davis is giving parliamentarians the background details and an overview of the recent royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to The Bahamas.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From: Bahamas Information Services
March 25, 2022
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greet health care workers who have been on the frontline of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
(BIS Photos/Kemuel Stubbs)
Jasper Ward, who not long ago stood alongside local journalists, has ascended to the role of a reporter at Reuters in Washington, D.C. Sasha Lightbourne reports.
BACK HOME SAFE: Just over 30 students from Jamaica have landed safely back in New Providence after being evacuated from that country out of an abundance of caution due to Hurricane Beryl.
HAPPENING NOW: A police convoy along with security detail and government officials have arrived at the Lynden Pindling International Airport in anticipation of the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Their flight is scheduled to land at 4:30pm.
Year in Review 2022: The Royal Visit
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Prince and Princess of Wales, then the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited The Bahamas in March as the final leg of their Caribbean tour.
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BREAKING NEWS: The Bahamas’ bid to host the 50th Carifta Games next year has been accepted. This coincides with the country’s 50th year of Independence.
RAWSON SQUARE: Police cadets hand out Bahamian flags to onlookers as they await the arrival of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Rawson Square.
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TEAM IRELAND LOVES THE 242: Team Ireland’s 4x4 mixed relay team of Rhasidat Adeleke, Thomas Barr and Sharlene Mawdsley, spoke about being in The Bahamas for the World Athletics Relays. Cillian Greene is also on the team. The team picked up the bronze with a new NR of 3:11.53.
HAPPENING NOW: The Duke and Duchess arrive at the Office of The Prime Minister for their official courtesy call with the Prime Minister Philip Davis.
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It’s pouring out at Montague Beach but the sloops are in the water. We are still awaiting the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for the Royal Regatta.
PM: Govt. Will Listen to & Participate in Discussions on Future of the Monarchy
PM: "This administration will listen to, participate in and fully support these discussions."
"In time," he says, "we can be sure the will of the Bahamian people is always being fully expressed."
PRICED OUT OF PARADISE: Are Bahamians being priced out of paradise? Join us for an eye-opening special with Berthony McDermott as he investigates the affordable housing crisis in The Bahamas.
The Bahamas National Reparations Committee Chair Dr. Niambi Campbell Hall Dean demanded that the British monarchy acknowledge “crimes against humanity” and pay reparations.
Rapper Dequantes Devontay Lamar know as “Rich Homie Quan” passed away today at the age of 34 due to an accidental overdose.
Earlier this year he spoke to Our Denielle Miller about his love for The Bahamas before his performance at the Burna Boy Concert.
May he rest in peace.
NEW PB FOR CHARISMA: Charisma Taylor jumped to a new personal best of 14.01m but just missed out on the final. She finished 15th out of 31 jumpers. We are very proud of Charisma🇧🇸🔥💪🏾
The Duke of Cambridge inspecting the guard accompanied by Governor General C.A. Smith, Police Commissioner Paul Rolle, Defence Force Commodore Dr. Raymond King among other officers.
#RoyalVisitBahamas
Mrs. Davis: Child Violators Should Get Maximum Sentence
Wife of the Prime Minister Ann Marie Davis said anyone who violates a child should get the maximum sentence and the acts enrage her.
Bahamian Trivia Poll Takes Twitter By Storm
If you’ve been on Bahamian Twitter lately, you’ve probably come across the trivia polls quickly becoming known as “citizenship tests”.
JUST IN:
@DevynneCharlton
and
@SpeedyStevie
have been announced as the flag bearers for the opening ceremonies for the Paris Olympics. Those ceremonies are scheduled for tomorrow. The games will run until August 11.
OLYMPIC UPDATE: DEVYNNE ON TO THE FINALS -
@DevynneCharlton
advanced to the finals of the 100mH in a time of 12.50 in heat 1 of the semis.
Charisma Taylor had a personal best of 12.63 placing 3rd in heat 2. She would not advance but placed 12th overall.
💪🏾🇧🇸🔥🥳
FTX Surprises Singing Bishop
Singing Bishop Lawrence Rolle moved to tears after receiving a surprise donation of $50,000 from FTX Digital Markets to assist with his work done in the community.
Police and environmentalists are investigating illegal oil dumping in East Grand Bahama.
Photos: Tim Aylen
Get the full story tonight on Our News beginning at 7:30pm.
NEW SHOE:
@jus242
announced at the WNBA All Star Weekend yesterday that she will be dropping her JJ PE KD 15s this summer for retail inspired by The Bahamas. 🏀🇧🇸🔥👟
Prince Edward and Countess Sophie To Visit Nassau
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex and Forfar, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Forfar will be visiting Nassau on February 23 to 24, 2023.
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Murder Victim’s Family Say She Should Still be Alive
The family of 21-year-old Heavenly Terveus say they feel her murder could have been prevented after two incidents from days before were reported to police.
The young mother was killed in her mother’s house Saturday evening.
OLYMPIC UPDATE - HISTORY: Devynne Charlton came 2nd in heat 5 in a time of 12.71 to automatically advance to the semis of the 100m hurdles.
Denisha Cartwright and Charisma Taylor both placed 4th in heats 2 and 3 respectively; Denisha ran 12.89 while Charisma ran 12.78.
TEAM BAHAMAS READY: Here’s a look at Team Bahamas getting ready for the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics scheduled for 1:30pm Bahamas time. The team will be led by flag bearers
@DevynneCharlton
and
@SpeedyStevie
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PM Addresses “Fanciful” Speculation of Royal Visit Cost
PM Davis says the royal household bore the cost of travel to and from The Bahamas. A private donor covered the cost of the Governor General’s reception at Baha Mar, and the Government paid for two nights of accommodations.
Royal Ambassador of the Ethiopia Africa Black International Congress Priest Rithmond Mckinney reacts to the royal visit, saying rastafrians are still oppressed. They plan to protest during the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's visit.
PLP Clean Up Begins
A supporter of the Progressive Liberal Party told us that teams were sent out from early this morning to start removing PLP signage from throughout New Providence.
He said the hope is that all all signs will be removed by Monday latest.
Farewell Kyle!
After eight years with OurNEWS, our
@KyleWalkine
is moving on.
Kyle we thank you for all that you’ve brought to the team over the years and we wish you all the best!
CONGRATS KEN: Congrats to Ken Mullings, finishing 13th in the decathlon with 8226 points, a new national record. This is a the first time ever that a Bahamian has participated in the decathlon at the Olympics. Great job to the former UB student athlete, Ken.💪🏾🇧🇸🔥🥳
HERO’S WELCOME: Sixteen-year-old Shania Adderley received a Junkanoo welcome once she returned home to Grand Bahama this morning. Adderley was part of Team Bahamas’ 4x400 mixed relay team that qualified for the Paris Olympics yesterday.
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper shies away from commenting on The Bahamas’ future with the monarchy.
In his remarks at Friday's royal reception, the Duke of Cambridge explained that “We support with pride and respect your decisions about your future.”
Governor General Arrives at Royal Reception
Governor General C. A. Smith and his wife arrive at Baha Mar for a reception in honor of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
A FEEL GOOD STORY: Eight-year-old Liam Poitier decided to use his lunch on Monday to buy a gift for his mom instead of buying his own lunch.
Liam and his mom Daniella shared their story first with Our News. Watch at 7pm on ch212 and streaming on our Facebook and YouTube pages.
HAPPENING NOW: Prep is underway here in Abaco at the Leonard M Thompson International Airport as the Duke and Duchess are scheduled to arrive sometime after 10 this morning.
Congratulations to Bahamian Lamar Taylor who attends Henderson State University. He became the NCAA Division II Champion in the 50-yard Freestyle and 100-yard backstroke.
Taylor is a 2020 graduate of St. John’s College and former member of Mako Aquatics.
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READY FOR RACE DAY
The Bahamas' own horse trainer, Larry Demeritte, is set to make history today at the 150th Kentucky Derby when his horse West Saratoga races in the prestigious derby.
Catch all the action on REV Channel 206 at 2:30PM.