Finance Minister Addresses Record Fuel Prices as Gas Hits Seven Dollars Per Gallon — Friday, June 19th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, Finance Minister Michael Halkitis responds to the mounting pressure on Bahamian households as gas prices hit a staggering seven dollars a gallon at the pump. We explore the intensifying political clash over the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act and examine groundbreaking new census data regarding the disability landscape across the islands. Our team also highlights major medical advancements on World Sickle Cell Day and checks in with local dads as the country prepares for Father’s Day weekend. Stay tuned for a complete look at the record-breaking heat wave and the latest highlights from the world of sports. ----- 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.