NASSAU, BAHAMAS- On Friday, 14th March 2025, police on Moore's Island arrested five undocumented individuals.

According to initial reports, officers, acting on information, apprehended two males and three females. The three females, one of whom is a minor, are Colombian nationals, while the two males are Chinese nationals. Investigations are ongoing.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police confiscated two firearms overnight and arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with suspected firearm possession. According to reports, just after midnight on Friday, March 14th, officers responded to gunshot reports in the White's Edition area of Kemp Road. When they arrived, a male fled the scene, prompting a pursuit. During the chase, the suspect threw a firearm onto a roof, which was safely recovered. He was arrested and is now assisting with the investigation.

In a second incident, shortly after 1:00 a.m., officers acting on information proceeded to Brougham Street, where they confiscated another firearm. No arrests were made in this case.

These actions are part of Operation Black Scorpion, a joint effort involving both the Police and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - As uncertainty looms over what impact the Trump administration's tariff hikes could ultimately have on the Bahamian economy, a well-known regional economist is warning authorities to be cautious and implement measures to prevent panic and crisis profiteering, similar to what she says occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marla Dukharan, speaking to Eyewitness News on the sidelines of the RF Bahamas Economic Outlook, expressed concern that countries in the region had not learned from the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and failed to seriously push for food and fuel security.

"I think it's unusual that we would have this level of uncertainty and volatility, but if you think back to the pandemic, we had similar levels," she said. "The question is, did we use that opportunity to secure food and fuel independence? We didn't, and now we find ourselves in yet another crisis. Our policymakers are unsure of what to do, when we should have used the last four years more wisely. That's one concern I have—are they going to use this opportunity to get it right this time? I would certainly hope so."

There is growing concern that the Trump administration's tariff hikes on Canada, Mexico, and China could significantly impact the Bahamian economy. With the U.S. as a major trading partner, these tariffs may lead to higher import costs, driving up prices for goods and affecting both consumers and businesses. Additionally, supply chain disruptions could cause shortages or delays in essential goods, while the uncertainty surrounding the trade war could weaken investor confidence and impact tourism, key pillars of the Bahamian economy.

Dukharan also highlighted the issue of profiteering during crises, referencing the pandemic as an example. "You have to sit through the crisis or uncertainty itself, but those who would profit from it—like pandemic profiteering—are a concern. For example, more than 50 percent of the price hikes we saw during the pandemic were a result of profiteering," she explained. "We know that, for instance, companies that produce eggs are seeing their profits, in some cases, quadruple due to the current egg shortage. I would urge the authorities and policymakers to look at this and ensure that companies aren't just trying to profit off this crisis."

Dukharan emphasized the lingering social and economic effects of the pandemic, particularly in the Caribbean. "People are still reeling financially, economically, and socially from the pandemic. Most countries in the Caribbean don't even measure poverty, and this round of uncertainty is going to have detrimental effects on the most vulnerable. I would urge the authorities to put measures in place to curb panic profiteering and crisis profiteering from taking place again."

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Nassau (Bahamas) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will hold a Family Wellness Expo on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in an effort to reduce health and economic disparities and to save and improve lives in our community. This effort is aimed at addressing multiple health and educational disparities that negatively impact the health and quality of life for many in our community. The local event is a part of The Links, Incorporated's organization-wide Wellness Expos being held across the United States on March 15, 2025, which aims to leverage its entire membership of over 17,000 members in the effort to improve outcomes for families.

The Wellness Expo contributes to The Links, Incorporated's effort across the United States and in The Bahamas to raise awareness about conditions that shorten or impact the quality of life for those in our community. Our entire community is included, from infants to senior citizens. The Wellness Expo will be held at 7 a.m. at Goodman's Bay and will involve a one-hour workout session with Outdoor Fitness Bahamas, free blood pressure and blood sugar testing, and educational resources.

EVENT: FAMILY WELLNESS EXPO
WHO: THE NASSAU (BAHAMAS) CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
TIME: 7:00 a.m.
PLACE: GOODMAN'S BAY (Registration is required to participate in the workout session).
WHAT TO BRING: Towel and a workout mat.

The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. The membership consists of more than 17,000 professional women of African descent in 299 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, The Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. It is one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of persons of African ancestry. Members of The Links, Incorporated contribute more than 1 million documented hours of community service annually — strengthening their communities and enhancing the nation.

The Nassau (Bahamas) Chapter was established in 1989 as the first international Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. The goal of The Links, Incorporated is to deliver and sustain programs that transform the lives of children, families, and communities that we serve through 5 program facets - Services to Youth, Services to The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services.

Over the years, the Nassau (Bahamas) Chapter has addressed the issues of childhood obesity, mental illness, heart health, and the high rates of breast cancer in The Bahamas. In addition, our Chapter built and operates The Links Safehouse, which provides accommodation for women in crisis (with or without children) and dormitory accommodation for young women engaged in tertiary education. We are currently renovating a new purpose-built dormitory facility that is expected to be completed later this year.

For more information, please contact Christel Sands-Feaste at csands.feaste@gmail.com or visit www.linksinc.org.