Bahamas
FTX crypto founder arrested, faces charges from two US agencies
The former head of major global cryptocurrency exchange FTX has been arrested after charges were laid against him in the US by two government agencies.
Nahaja Black: Why the Bahamas is a haven for sexual predation
Attitudes to rape and women's rights in the Bahamas make it an ideal hunting ground for an alleged sexual predator, Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard, according to outspoken Bahamian radio host… Audio
'We cannot blame sharks for us encountering them more' - shark expert
There has been a seeming multiplicity of shark sightings and encounters around the coastline this summer. However, scientist Riley Elliott says with we cannot blame sharks for us encountering them… Audio
USA correspondent David Smith - Hurricane Dorian & RBG
Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith with the latest on Hurricane Dorian's path from devastating the Bahamas, to Florida, Georgia, and North and South Carolina declaring states of… Audio
William Trubridge: NZ's world record holding freediving champ
New Zealand's world record freediver William Trubridge has just completed an underwater dive across the Cook Strait. He speaks to Jim about it. Audio
Hurricane Irma kills 10, bearing down on Cuba
The category five storm is packing winds of 300 kilometres an hour, and is pushing waves up to ten metres high well inland on some islands.. Video, Audio
John Shewan joins Checkpoint
Tax expert John Shewan joins Checkpoint to discuss Labour's allegations today that he helped the Bahamas preserve their tax haven status. Audio
Labour leader questions PM's judgment on Shewan appointment
In Parliament this afternoon, the Labour leader accused John Shewan, appointed to review the rules on foreign trusts, of giving the Bahamas advice to preserve its status as a tax haven. Audio