Latest news in Bahamas? September 22nd, 2026
22-09-2026
Key news developments in The Bahamas on September 22, 2026:
Housing and Rent Regulation: The government is considering new legislation to address soaring residential rental rates, with officials citing “extremely high” housing costs impacting Bahamian families across New Providence and the Family Islands.
Eye Witness News – Bahamas Latest NewsNational Investment Fund (NIF) Scrutiny: Opposition leader Michael Pintard and the Free National Movement (FNM) reiterated they will not back down in demanding accountability regarding hundreds of millions of dollars borrowed for the National Investment Fund, as Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearings approach.
Eye Witness News – Bahamas Latest NewsEnvironmental Cleanup Initiatives: Blue Lagoon Island’s Project B.E.A.C.H. mobilized over 500 volunteers for the 41st International Coastal Cleanup at Yamacraw Beach, removing over 1,200 pounds of marine debris.
The National Law ReviewHistoric Records Digitization: A historic database containing nearly 4 million colonial records of enslaved individuals across former British coloniesincluding The Bahamaswas officially made searchable online for the first time.
The GuardianLegal and Land Disputes: In an Andros property dispute, a local landowner secured a victory over the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) following a ruling by the Privy Council.
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