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April 19, 2024
COP: More Resources Coming For Anti-Gang Unit

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander says the police force is fully behind the anti-gang bill.

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April 18, 2024
Parliamentarians Debate Anti-Gang Bill

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Parliamentarians debating the anti-gang bill which levies stiffer penalties and lengthy prison sentences for gang associates.

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April 18, 2024
Police Commissioner supports govt's newly proposed anti-gang legislation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said he supports the passing of the Anti-Gang Bill (2024) and the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was passed in the House of Assembly on Wednesday. Fernander asserted that the bill will be critical in the police force's fight to rid the country of criminal enterprises that [...]

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April 18, 2024
Bahamas Christian Council still waiting on govt. invitation to consult on new anti-gang legislation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – President of the Bahamas Christian Council Bishop Delton Fernander expressed concerns Thursday morning that the church has not consulted on the Anti-Gang Bill (2024) and the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was tabled in the Lower Chamber on Wednesday April 17, 2024. Prime Minister Philip Davis asserted that the bill will [...]

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April 17, 2024
Govt begins debate in parliament on anti-gang legislation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS -Harsh and hefty penalties being dished out by the Davis Administration to tackle gang related activity in country as the war against gang and gun violence continues. Prime Minister Philip Davis began debate in the House of assembly on the Anti-Gang Bill (2024) and the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2024 Wednesday morning reaffirming [...]

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April 09, 2024
Teen Challenge Executive Director: Government on The Right Track With Anti-Gang Bill

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - While he says the Anti-Gang Bill puts the government on the right track, Teen Challenge Executive Director Eric Fox says greater focus needs to be placed on preventative measures.

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April 04, 2024
Anti-Gang Bill Proposes 25-Year Sentence for Gang Activity

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Davis administration tabling a new Anti-Gang Bill that states that a person convicted of gang involvement would be liable to a $100,000 fine and a 25-year prison term.

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March 19, 2024
Free National Movement launches anti-crime national community initiative

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The opposition Free National Movement (FNM) is attempting to take a proactive stance against rising crime rates in country with the launch of its Anti-Crime National Community Initiative. The FNM launched the community imitative at the party's Mackey Street headquarters on Tuesday afternoon. The opposition contends that there is a dire need for [...]

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March 12, 2024
National Security Minister: 'Very, very aggressive' anti-gang bill to be reviewed by Cabinet first

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said a draft anti-gang legislation is "very, very aggressive" and Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis wants Cabinet ministers to review it before it is released for consultation.

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March 01, 2024
Anti-Violence Program Focuses on Primary School Students

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - As violent crime continues to rock the nation, a new program aimed at clamping down on the culture of violence is being launched in primary schools.

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