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Our electoral system could be improved
September 14, 2023
Our electoral system could be improved
As the two-year anniversary of the last general election approaches, it is germane to examine the fundamentals of our electoral system. In this country, we have a parliamentary democracy of elected officials through a first past the post system. Registered voters who choose to participate in an election vote for the candidate of their choice ...
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RBDF says no competition system like police - officers rewarded for efforts at year's end
September 13, 2023
RBDF says no competition system like police - officers rewarded for efforts at year's end
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Acting Commodore Shondell Pinder said that while RBDF does not have "friendly competitions", the agency focus is geared towards prudence in operational conduct, allowing for the recognition of officers' efforts.
MAKING ARRESTS WINS COPS PRIZES: System seeks to boost morale - but minister says it's fake news
September 11, 2023
MAKING ARRESTS WINS COPS PRIZES: System seeks to boost morale - but minister says it's fake news
POLICE have reportedly launched a system to reward officers - awarding points for making arrests, carrying out stop and searches and issuing tickets. The system, revealed in a leak on social media, has led to disapproval from many citizens.
August 31, 2023
EXAMS: DROP IN STUDENTS RECEIVING A TO C GRADES - Minister says BGCSE results show 'much work to do at all levels of the system'
THE number of students who achieved A, B and C grades in BGCSE exams this year dropped compared to 2022, with more students receiving D, E, F an G grades.
Regulator undertakes key systems upgrade
September 02, 2010
Regulator undertakes key systems upgrade
The Securities Commission has selected Albert Maciel, of Capital City Computer Consultants, to provide services as a database systems consultant with effect from Wednesday, in a bid to ensure it has a robust database system and tools to support its operational requirements.
The Commission's approach to supervision and oversight is incorporated into its core functions: the authorisations process, ...
BTC suffers system meltdown
September 03, 2010
BTC suffers system meltdown
Bahamas Telecommunications Company(BTC)technicians worked well into the night trying to fully restore cellular and data services after a massive system failure impacted thousands of customers yesterday.
It was the second time in less than a month that BTC experienced such a monumental collapse
'Taking a stab at our broken legal system'
September 05, 2010
'Taking a stab at our broken legal system'
By PAUL G TURNQUEST
Tribune Staff Reporter
pturnquest@tribunemedia.net
With an ever mounting backlog of cases in both the Magistrate's and Supreme Courts, Bahamians are becoming more and more frustrated with what is quite honestly considered to be a broken legal system.
To the average man, it appears that the criminals in this society have more protection than the honest amongst us.
As a soci...
Letter: Time to dispense with party system
September 06, 2010
Letter: Time to dispense with party system
EDITOR, The Tribune.
So there will be a new party from which to choose candidates at the next general election. (Tribune, 9th July, 2010). Yet another group who will split the vote and create diversions from anything that even remotely resembles any discussion and debate on a genuine issue of national relevance. As if the two main parties were not quite sufficient in creating both ill feeling and...
Letter: Our legal system so badly broken
September 11, 2010
Letter: Our legal system so badly broken
EDITOR, The Tribune.
Re: 'My Travolta trial nightmare is over' - The Tribune, September 7, 2010
SADLY, the Travoltas initially trusted us and it took them a long time to realise that our legal system is so badly broken. Otherwise, they could have given up sooner, thereby saving themselves a lot of "emotional distress" - just as we Bahamians often do.
KEN W KNOWLES, MD
Nassau,
September 7, 20...
September 14, 2010
Police Force seeking to replace faulty emergency call system
By JASMIN BONIMY
Guardian Staff Reporter
jasmin@nasguard.com
Two days after the Royal Bahamas Police Force's(RBPF)emergency call system went down for a 12-hour period, Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade revealed that it will cost millions of dollars to replace the outdated system.
While speaking toThe Nassau Guardianafter an advocacy training seminar yesterday morning, Greenslade addressed ...
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