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Former politician Don Saunders Lying in State
Former politician Don Saunders Lying in State
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Opposition Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Michael Pintard, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper, other FNM officials and Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander arrived at the House of Assembly (HOA) on Thursday morning to sign the book of condolences for former FNM parliamentarian and former HOA Deputy Speaker Don Saunders Sr, who is Lying [...]
Women's Rights activists strengthen calls for 'Marital Rape Laws' to be introduced
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Executive Director of The Bahamas Crisis Center, Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson, while lauding Prime Minister Philip Davis' "rape is rape" comments, said not enough is being done to criminalize marital rape and other forms of sexual violence against women and girls; she maintains that laws need to be amended to ensure that they [...]
New police headquarters in Abaco announced as concerns over crime on the island grow
A MODEL for a new multimillion-dollar police headquarters in Abaco was unveiled yesterday even as officials, including Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander, expressed concerns about crime on the island.
'Crime is down' but rise in rape
'Crime is down' but rise in rape
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said serious crimes decreased by 21 per cent in 2023, although rape increased by 11 per cent.
Uptick In Abaco Murders Prompts Police Commissioner To Deploy More Manpower
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In the wake of recent murders unfolding on Abaco, the Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander has confirmed that additional manpower will be sent to the island to address what appears to be a growing trend. Authorities have seemingly changed their tone concerning whether or not more police presence is needed on Family [...]
COP vows to crack down on Japanese vehicles that are illegally rented and aiding criminals
COP vows to crack down on Japanese vehicles that are illegally rented and aiding criminals
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander vowed yesterday to crack down on Japanese vehicle owners improperly renting their cars, a practice that aids criminals.
COP: 'Rape Uptick Of 11%, Overall Crime Statistics Down 10%'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander has revealed that officials have recorded an 11 per cent increase in rape incidents in 2023 when compared to 2022; statistics for the first quarter of 2024 were not readily available when he was pressed by media during a press briefing held at the Royal Bahamas Police Force [...]
Ankle Monitoring: New Company Rolling Out In the Family Islands
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The transition of ankle monitoring responsibilities from Metro Security Solutions to Migrafill Electronic Security going smooth thus far, this according to police commissioner Clayton Fernander.
COP: murders up 27 percent over last year
COP: murders up 27 percent over last year
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander provided statistics yesterday showing murders are up 27 percent, while armed robberies have declined by 43 percent.
MURDER 40, Police Investigate Fatal Shooting In Abaco
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police have confirmed to Eyewitness News that an adult male was shot and killed on the island of Abaco overnight. An investigation is underway into an early morning shooting incident on the island of Abaco that claimed the life of a 37-year-old male, according to authorities. The incident reportedly occurred shortly after [...]