Latest news in Bahamas? September 28th, 2026

Key news developments and headlines in The Bahamas as of September 28, 2026:

• Aviation Fee Debate and Contract Scrutiny: The parliamentary opposition has called for the full disclosure and immediate review of the Bahamas Customs and aviation transaction fee system (BACSWN). This follows mounting warnings from aviation stakeholders and Airlines for America (A4A) that newly proposed entry and passenger processing fees could curtail private flight arrivals and dampen tourism traffic.

• Diplomatic and Security Concerns: Scrutiny remains high following allegations by Bahamian authorities regarding unauthorized, “rogue” operations by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) personnel conducting covert activities within Bahamian territory over extended periods.

• Foreign Policy and Multilateral Representation: At the United Nations, Prime Minister Philip Davis reiterated calls for international institutions to give small island developing states a formal and influential role in setting global financial and climate policies. Concurrently, The Bahamas officially declared support for regional leadership candidacies within UN bodies.

• Export and Business Growth: Bahamian distiller John Watling’s finalized an international distribution agreement in the United Kingdom, expanding the brand’s export presence further across Europe beyond its traditional United States base.

• Biotechnology & Medical Tourism: Regulatory authorities granted provisional approval and priority access status to Ocugen’s investigational gene therapy (OCU400) for retinitis pigmentosa under The Bahamas’ Longevity and Regenerative Therapies framework, clearing the way for patient access under controlled early-treatment protocols.