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Thursday, February 19, 2026

KING CHARLES III ATTENDS LONDON FASHION WEEK HOURS AFTER BROTHER’S ARREST

By: Michael Elijah Muhammad Clare

LONDON — It was a surreal Thursday in the heart of the British capital as King Charles III made a high‑profile public appearance at London Fashion Week, just hours after his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The arrest of the former Prince Andrew, who turned 66 on the same day, stemmed from a newly launched investigation into allegations that he shared confidential government information with the late convicted sex‑offender Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a UK trade envoy. Police from Thames Valley confirmed the arrest and searches at properties in Norfolk and Berkshire as part of the inquiry.

Despite the unfolding crisis surrounding the royal family, King Charles, dressed smartly and greeted by cheers from the crowd, carried on with scheduled engagements in the style capital, sitting front row at the inaugural show of London Fashion Week at 180 Strand.

At the event, the monarch toured exhibitions and greeted designers and dignitaries. His presence underscored his commitment to supporting British culture and industry, even amid intense scrutiny back home.

In an official statement earlier in the day, Charles acknowledged the news of his brother’s arrest with “the deepest concern” and said he supported the legal process: “The law must take its course.” Buckingham Palace also noted that the royal family will continue its public service duties while the investigation unfolds.

Experts say the arrest of a senior member of the British royal family is unprecedented in modern times, and the investigation represents a major development linked to the release of millions of pages from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Epstein files.

As of Thursday evening, Mountbatten‑Windsor has been released under investigation, meaning he is free while inquiries continue. No charges have yet been filed, and the former royal has not publicly commented since his arrest.

More updates to follow as this story develops.

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Dancing Trees in Nassau 1950’s

By: Michael Elijah Muhammad Clare

Back in the 1950s, Nassau had a man known only as The Obeah Man. Nobody knew his real name, but everybody knew his power. He was feared, respected, and whispered about in hushed voices. Some say he was just a man with gifts, others believe he was something more. One thing was certain he could heal the sick, fix ailments no doctor could explain, and cure people from things even pastors were afraid to pray against. Fever, blindness, strange illnesses that had no name he handled them all. Some say he had herbs no one else knew about. Others believed he whispered into the wind, calling on spirits to do his work.

But for all his healing, he had a love that ran just as deep as his powers Junkanoo. Every year, he would be there, dressed in wild colors, lost in the rhythm of the goatskin drums, moving like the music was part of his soul. And twice before, when he got too deep in his liquor and the spirit of the festival took him, he did something nobody could explain.

The first time was in Centerville. The crowd was thick, music pumping, cowbells ringing, when The Obeah Man staggered toward a tall palm tree. He started chanting, moving his hands in strange patterns, and before anybody could stop him, the tree moved. Not just swaying in the breeze it danced. The whole Junkanoo crowd went silent as the palm tree shook its leaves, twisted its trunk like it was alive, moving in rhythm with the beat of the drums. Some ran. Some watched in horror. Then, as suddenly as it started, the tree froze, and The Obeah Man collapsed to the ground laughing.

The second time was in Fox Hill. Another Junkanoo night, another drunken spell. This time, he walked up to another palm tree, placed his hand on it, and whispered something nobody could hear. The tree started spinning roots still in the ground, but it moved like a man in a feverish Junkanoo rush-out. People screamed. A few even fainted. And just like before, when it stopped, The Obeah Man disappeared into the crowd like nothing happened.

But after that, he was never the same. Some say he started changing, becoming something else. His skin grew darker, his eyes glowed strange in the moonlight, and people swore he could walk into shadows and vanish. Then one day, he was just gone. No one saw him die, no one found his body. Some say he never died at all.

They believe he turned into something else. What exactly? Nobody knows for sure. Some whisper he became a bird, flying high above the islands, watching everything from the trees. Others say he turned into a black cat, slipping through the alleys of Nassau, seen but never caught. And some believe he walks among us even now, shifting between forms, waiting for the right moment to reveal himself again.

And even now, when the Junkanoo drums hit just right, if you look closely, you might still see a lone palm tree swaying a little too perfectly to the rhythm of the beat it could be him you never know.

Respect those who know what this is, these people are built to last…

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BAHAMA DRAMA BREAKING NEWS

No, The NBA Did NOT Suspend Deandre Ayton Over LPIA Detainment

Reports began circulating online claiming that NBA star Deandre Ayton was suspended for five games without pay after allegedly being detained at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) for possession of a marijuana joint.

Bahama Drama has reviewed the facts.

Here is what is confirmed by major international sports outlets:

Ayton was briefly detained at LPIA on suspicion of being in possession of a small amount of marijuana. His legal representative stated that the substance in question was found in someone else’s bag and not in Ayton’s personal possession. He was reportedly released shortly after questioning and was not formally charged.

There has been no official announcement from the NBA confirming any suspension.

It is also important to note that under the current collective bargaining agreement, the NBA no longer tests players for marijuana, and it is not listed as a banned substance under league policy.

At this time, there is no verified evidence that Ayton has been suspended for five games or fined by the league.

Bahama Drama encourages the public to rely on confirmed reports from credible sports sources before sharing viral claims.

As of now:
• Brief detainment — confirmed.
• Formal charges — none reported.
• NBA suspension — not confirmed and not announced.

Former Bahamian NBA Superstar Rick Fox have not commented on the incident.

We will continue monitoring developments surrounding the Bahamian NBA star and provide updates if any official league action is taken.

Bahamian Folklore

Women Don’t Forget, No not even in Death

Bahamian Folklore research by: Michael Elijah Muhammad Clare.

Back in the early days of The Bahamas, the elders warned cruel husbands with a chilling tale. They said that if a man ever harmed his wife or if she died brokenheartedly from his abuse, her spirit would not rest.

She would linger in the roof of his home, unseen but always near, waiting.

Some nights, a soft creak above would mark her approach. A cold draft would brush past, carrying the scent of old clothes, and death.

And if he dared sleep, he would wake to find her deceased hands wrapped around his throat, stopping his breath.

This tormented spirit did not rest with him alone, any other man who entered that house risked her wrath.

Many men in The Bahamas have on record died in their sleep without known cause. The elders still say it was the woman in the ceiling above, and that anyone moving into a home should first learn its history.

Those who ignored the warnings often died quietly in their beds; others woke with scratch marks on their necks, bruises appearing on their bodies with no explanation. All lessons learned at the hands or presence, of a spirit that had mastered vengeance even in death.

The elders of the 1920s said this advice was never an idle threat. It was fact.

And the same raw strength that all women display in childbirth. That power, they said, only multiplies after death from abuse or a broken heart.

Bahama Drama says, respect it, or pay the price.

Should I share the full Bahamian folklore tonight?

Keep them busy, worried and they could never create greatness for themselves…