BUT Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Government Following Rejection of Negotiation Proposals — Friday, April 17th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, the Bahamas Union of Teachers issues a stark 48-hour ultimatum to the government as labor tensions reach a boiling point over stalled negotiations. We take you to the groundbreaking of a massive new $285 million hospital in West New Providence and explore why a humble plant from Acklins is suddenly in high demand across the globe. The broadcast also dives into the heated fallout from Nomination Day as the opposition levels serious eligibility allegations against a political rival, alongside the latest court details on a former officer's plea deal in a violent assault case. Watch the full report for these stories, a complete weekend weather forecast, and a special look at a cultural landmark celebrating 65 years in Grand Bahama. ----- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.