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February 07, 2024
RBPF confirms that FBI is now investigating rape allegations made by American women

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) revealed, via a press statement issued late Wednesday night, that it is collaborating closely with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a thorough investigation has been launched into claims made by two American women that they were allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted by [...]

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February 07, 2024
Two American women allege police failure after reporting drugging and rape

NASSAU, BAHAMAS-  The two American women who were allegedly sexually assaulted by two men in Freeport Grand Bahamain claimed that the Royal Bahamas Police Force "failed" them. Amber Shearer and Dongayla Dodson claimed that following the alleged rape they had to demand a rape kit and also alleged that they tested positive for multiple [...]

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February 05, 2024
Two women allegedly sexually assaulted in Grand Bahama

ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT: Two Grand Bahama women were allegedly sexually assaulted by two men on a beach in Central Grand Bahama on Sunday. Police have arrested two men, a 54-year-old of Eight Mile Rock a 40-year-old male of South Bahamia for the alleged incident. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred shortly after 12:00 noon, [...]

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February 05, 2024
Two women arrested after being found in possession of suspected cocaine

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 48-year-old male, along with a 43-year-old female, are in police custody after they were found in possession of a package containing suspected cocaine. Police on Exuma arrested the duo around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, 4 February 2024, after conducting a search of their residence in Rokers Point and discovered the drugs, [...]

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February 02, 2024
Canadian Charged With Raping 80-Year-Old Women At Hotel

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A Canadian man is behind bars after being accused of raping an 80-year-old woman at the Warwick Hotel.

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February 01, 2024
US Embassy helping to empower women to realise their entrepreneurial dreams in Grand Bahama

THE US Embassy is helping women in Grand Bahama realise and achieve their entrepreneurial dreams through its Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme.

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January 29, 2024
Police investigating two alleged incidents of sexual assault involving women aged 81 and 31

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- An 81-year-old elderly woman and a 31-year-old Mexican female were allegedly sexually assaulted in two separate incidents over the weekend. According to police, the first incident occurred on Saturday 27th January 2024, on Casino Drive around 2:30 a.m. Initial reports indicate that a 30-year-old Mexican woman was walking when an unknown male, armed [...]

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January 26, 2024
Women Rising Through The Ranks of the Defence Force

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Royal Bahamas Defense Force doing its part to align with the United Nation's goals of gender equality and the empowerment of women. 

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January 25, 2024
Major General: Collaborative Work Important To Helping Advance Women

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Officials from law enforcement agencies gathering for the GENLEA workshop to strengthen gender equality within the agencies.

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January 24, 2024
RBDF Commodore pleased with how many women moved up in rank at recent promotions

SOME 400 people were promoted in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force earlier this month, and Commodore Raymond King is especially pleased with how many women are moving up the ranks.

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