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June 08, 2023
An objective review of the PM's budget presentation

Dear Editor, I write to objectively evaluate our prime minister's recent budget presentation to Parliament last week Wednesday, which demonstrated an articulated vision for our country's growth. His balanced approach to national and economic security, alongside an emphasis on personal safety and welfare, shows a nuanced understanding of our current national needs and future aspirations. ...
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June 07, 2023
PM Davis: His Government’s Dedication to Consumer Protection is Embedded

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said, on June 5, 2023, that as his Government opened the doors to the new Consumer Affairs Building, it not only marked a historic milestone but also celebrated “our collective commitment to a fair Bahamas”.

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May 17, 2023
Man on bail for murder, armed robbery arrested for sexual assaults

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police say that a 27-year-old man who is on bail for murder and armed robbery is in custody in connection with recent sexual assaults in the Bacardi Road area. The suspect who is a resident of Lincoln Boulevard was arrested around 2:30pm on Tuesday at his residence by officers from the Criminal Investigation [...]

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May 08, 2023
Reform series: the Royal Bahamas Police Force

The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is responsible for preventing crime and ensuring public safety in The Bahamas. The effectiveness of the RBPF in preventing crime can be assessed by looking at crime statistics and other indicators. In the past decade, crime has continued to be at an all-time high.

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February 06, 2012
Fulfilled manifesto pledges fail to curb high crime rate

In its 2007 manifesto, the Free National Movement (FNM) made nine promises in a bid to "reduce crime and better protect Bahamian families".
Even though it kept most of those promises and is working to fulfill the remaining ones, nearly five years have passed and the government is no closer to reducing crime than it was when it came to office in May 2007.
In fact, some observers say the government ...

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April 04, 2023
Grand Bahama Police launch technological crime fighting equipment with Bodycams and Shot-Spotter

A promise made by Commissioner of Police, Mr. Clayton Fernander to the district of Grand Bahama was fulfilled on March 31, 2023, when bodycams for police officers and Shot-Spotter went live for the first time in Grand Bahama.

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March 02, 2023
RBPF kicks off police month with community walkabout in Palmdale

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force kicked off Police Month yesterday with a walkabout in the Palmdale community, aimed at improving relations with area residents and businesses.

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March 02, 2023
Police aim for murders to come in under 100 this year

Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said yesterday the police force's goal is to keep the murder count under 100 in 2023 — a goal he set last year, but one that was not achieved as criminals continued to unleash violence in communities across New Providence in particular.

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The war on crime
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February 28, 2023
The war on crime

Dear Editor, It has become very clear that we are losing the war against crime despite the idea that things are under control; and what is nerve wracking is that the year has just begun. The crime rate is climbing, and we are crossing into dangerous waters. Despite efforts to strengthen and reform policing, crime ...
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January 23, 2023
Spouse of Prime Minister: Family is to serve as an oasis

The family is the bedrock of society and is to serve as an oasis for all families, spouse of the Prime Minister, Mrs. Ann-Marie Davis, said recently. An oasis symbolizes life, love and domesticity.

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