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Peace program launched in public primary school to curb youth violence
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Crisis Centre, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has launched the Kindness Respect Courage (KRC) Campaign within seventeen (17) public primary schools to help provide young students with proper socialization skills; students will be educated on how to avoid physical violence and will work together to create peace gardens [...]
More than ten years later, mother of slain son works to curb crime
THE mother of Shaquille Demeritte, a 19-year-old killed in the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting, said through the strength of God her son's tragic death has encouraged her to be active in the fight against crime and to help other mothers who are grieving.
CRIME CRISIS: Judiciary urged to work with the police and church to curb crime
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Reverend Harry Bain, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral called on lawmakers and politicians to intervene in the fight against gang violence and asserts that the country is now in a 'crime crisis'. While giving a sermon during the religious service to mark the opening of the 2024 legal year, Reverend Bain suggested that [...]
Bahamian law enforcement working with US authorities to curb human smuggling
COMMISSIONER of Police Clayton Fernander said human smuggling is big business, but Bahamian law enforcement is working closely with US counterparts to curb the practice.
Young Chef participants told to use curbs, whelks and sea urchins in their dishes
Senior high school students participating in the National Round of the 31st Bahamas Young Chef (senior) Culinary Competition (Finals) were encouraged to use curbs, whelks and sea urchins in their dishes.
Island-wide roadblocks aim to curb crime
Island-wide roadblocks aim to curb crime
AN island-wide series of roadblocks were held yesterday as police conducted traffic stops and aimed to curb crime.
PM reiterates call for USA to do more to curb illegal weapons flow
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Regional leaders have declared a "war on crime," according to Prime Minister Philip Davis who yesterday reiterated calls for the US government to do more to combat illegal weapons trafficking to the Caribbean. In a statement at the regional symposium in Trinidad and Tobago to address crime and violence as a public [...]
Bell defends efforts to curb rise in migrants
Bell defends efforts to curb rise in migrants
Immigration Minister Keith Bell yesterday defended the government's efforts in handling irregular migrants amid a significant influx of people from Haiti and Cuba to The Bahamas.
'All hands' needed to curb crime
'All hands' needed to curb crime
PASTOR Dave Burrows said all hands are needed on deck to curb crime, adding there's a misconception that only those from the "streets" can reach troubled youth.
'Gangs in talks' to curb violence
'Gangs in talks' to curb violence
PASTOR Carlos Reid, a consultant to the Ministry of National Security, said officials have been doing consistent mediation between rival gangs amid heightened violence in the country.