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Are we doing enough to fight crime
Are we doing enough to fight crime
Last Saturday's triple homicide off Carmichael Road has shocked many Bahamians and residents of New Providence already reeling from a rising murder count that is certain to far outpace last year's record of 94.
Remarks given at the Annual Church Service of the Royal Bahamas Police Force
The Police Act clearly states that the functions of the Police Force includes the maintenance of law and order, the preservation of peace, the prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders and the enforcement of all laws with which it is charged.
Pintard says Nottage, Bell 'failed to act' on crime
Pintard says Nottage, Bell 'failed to act' on crime
Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Michael Pintard yesterday called on Prime Minister Perry Christie to outline his plan to combat the "wave of violent crime" occurring in the country.
Why I am running for office
Why I am running for office
Dear Editor,
In the wake of Guy Fawkes Day, I am compelled to offer further explanation on why I am running as an independent candidate in the next general election.
Activist to run as independent in Elizabeth
Activist to run as independent in Elizabeth
Activist Terneille Burrows has announced her intention to run as an independent in Elizabeth.
The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2013 before The Senate 26th October, 2015
The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2013 before The Senate 26th October, 2015
Madam President, I rise today to give my full and unequivocal support to the passage of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill, 2013, a Bill which I personally played a critical role in bringing to Parliament (FINALLY).
Her Excellency Angela Missouri Sherman-Peter to be honored in recognition of Stellar contribution to Caribbean Development
The UWI Open Campus will confer an Honorary Doctorate on a citizen from The Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Her Excellency Angela Missouri Sherman-Peter. Currently the CARICOM Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Ambassador Sherman-Peter...
MP Sparks Entrepreneurship in Carmichael Area
MP Sparks Entrepreneurship in Carmichael Area
The Carmichael community has turned into the entrepreneurial mecca of New Providence, with new businesses popping up along the major road and a steady-growing rate of small businesses, according to Member of Parliament for Carmichael, Dr. Daniel Johnson...
BTC helps Strike-up the Urban Renewal Band
BTC helps Strike-up the Urban Renewal Band
Today?s 600-strong Urban Renewal Marching Band is thirteen-years old, the age of many of its members who thrill us with their stylized performance and diverse musical inventory. Originally an ?add-on? to Prime Minister Perry Christie?s Urban Renewal initiative...
Police address crime fears in Nassau Village
Police address crime fears in Nassau Village
Some Nassau Village residents expressed concerns about the high crime rate in their community during a walkabout conducted by police yesterday.