Government Acquires Grand Bahama Power Company in $280 Million Deal to Provide Energy Relief for Residents — Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

Tonight on Our News, a historic $280 million energy deal is announced as the government moves to purchase the Grand Bahama Power Company to provide relief for struggling residents. With the general election just days away, political heat intensifies with major rallies sweeping across the islands while Bahamians weigh in on the government’s decision to hire high-profile international consultants. Our team also tracks a massive multi-million dollar drug seizure following a high-speed chase at sea and investigates the growing frustrations over a persistent water crisis in the south. Join us for the full report on these stories, the latest in Bahamian sports milestones, and your complete week-ahead weather forecast. ----- 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.