Bahamian
adjective
Ba·ha·mi·an
bə-ˈhā-mē-ən 
-ˈhä-
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Bahamas or their people
Bahamian
noun
plural Bahamians
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The cash was labeled with the name of a Bahamian politician who was previously allegedly connected with receiving a large shipment of cocaine from Colombia, the complaint said.
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Traditional Bahamian games, a pineapple-eating contest, live music, dance and arts and crafts are all part of the experience.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Among those weighing in is Rick Fox, a Bahamian businessman, former NBA champion, who says the issue reflects broader questions about stewardship and national identity.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The plane was headed to Grand Bahama International Airport in Freeport after taking off from Marsh Harbour Airport on Abaco Island, a nearby Bahamian island.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Bahamian authorities assisted with rescue efforts, but did not deploy anyone to the scene, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) told CBS News.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Bahamian authorities will investigate the official cause.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Brian Hooker was detained for five days by Bahamian police after his wife disappeared, but wasn't charged.
—Adam Sabes , Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
So, speaking from Bahamian standards, this is a large, large island.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Traditional Bahamian games, a pineapple-eating contest, live music, dance and arts and crafts are all part of the experience.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Among those weighing in is Rick Fox, a Bahamian businessman, former NBA champion, who says the issue reflects broader questions about stewardship and national identity.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The plane was headed to Grand Bahama International Airport in Freeport after taking off from Marsh Harbour Airport on Abaco Island, a nearby Bahamian island.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Bahamian authorities assisted with rescue efforts, but did not deploy anyone to the scene, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) told CBS News.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Bahamian authorities will investigate the official cause.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Brian Hooker was detained for five days by Bahamian police after his wife disappeared, but wasn't charged.
—Adam Sabes , Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
So, speaking from Bahamian standards, this is a large, large island.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
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