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Electronic monitoring bidders down to three
Electronic monitoring bidders down to three
The government has narrowed the number of potential companies that submitted proposals for its electronic monitoring program down to three, according to National Security Minister Dr. Bernard Nottage.
"A number of companies responded to the request for proposals," Nottage said during a recent interview. "Those responses have been examined.
"I believe that they have created a shortlist of companies...
Bahamas Has Chance to 'Get Out in Front' in Drone Legislation
Two recent close calls between unmanned aerial vehicles and passenger aircraft on the same day...
Aviation lawyer: Bahamas should 'Get out in front' in drone legislation
Two recent close calls between unmanned aerial vehicles and passenger aircraft on the same day - one incident on the approach into New York's busy LaGuardia airport, the other in California - drew international attention to the increasingly pressing issue about what to do with growing numbers of remotely-controlled drones in crowded airspace.
Now, a Bahamian aviation lawyer and consultant says The...
Wemco employees get physical
Wemco employees get physical
The Wemco Security Company recently celebrated its 14th anniversary with a week of activities that ended with a fun day last Saturday.
Retired Police Inspector and former Director of Security at Bahamas Telecommunications Company Henry Wemyss founded Wemco in 2000.
Employees of the company were teamed up to compete in various sporting events throughout the day.
The tradition of hosting the fun day...
Electronic monitoring firm's contract extended
Electronic monitoring firm's contract extended
Despite ICS Security Concepts being a target of mounting criticism over the last year, the government has decided to extend the company's contract to manage its electronic monitoring program, National Security Minister Dr. Bernard Nottage revealed yesterday.
The company's contract expired in mid-November. It is unclear when the extended contract will expire.
Nottage, who was responding to question...
Govt to start bidding for ankle bracelet program
Govt to start bidding for ankle bracelet program
The government will soon issue a request for proposals (RFP) to security companies to take over the management of its electronic monitoring program after the current contract with ICS Security Concepts ends next month, Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage said yesterday...
Electronic monitoring firm hits back
Electronic monitoring firm hits back
The head of the security company that manages the government's electronic monitoring program said yesterday he is satisfied that the company followed proper protocol in monitoring a suspect who was found dead on Monday.
"I am satisfied that our staff are following the procedures that are laid out for the program and are using the protocols that were designed to manage the program, manage the of...
Prime Minister of Curacao to Address Caribbean Basin
Prime Minister of Curacao to Address Caribbean Basin
Prime Minister of Curacao to Address Caribbean Basin Coastal Surveillance and Maritime Security Summit
LONDON, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Daniel Hodge, the Prime Minister of Curacao is set to address Defence IQ's Caribbean Basin Coastal Surveillance and Maritime Security Summit (CABSEC) on the 12 - 14 March 2013 in Curacao: http://www.cabsecevent.com
Dr. Minnis: Crime hotspots identified in Killarney
Dr. Minnis: Crime hotspots identified in Killarney
At a Killarney Constituency Meeting last night, Killarney?s Member of Parliament, Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis, met with residents of the area, and gave them an update regarding plans to protect the area from crime, with the installation of CCTV?s.