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Govt to expand CCTV program to over 1,000 cameras
Govt to expand CCTV program to over 1,000 cameras
Prime Minister Perry Christie said as part of his administration's fight against crime, the government is engaged in discussions to expand its closed-circuit television (CCTV) program to over 1,000 cameras...
U.S. warns of rise in armed robberies in New Providence
The U.S. Department of State has warned citizens traveling to The Bahamas of a rise in armed robberies in New Providence.
The face of hypocrisy
The face of hypocrisy
While contributing to the budget debate in the House of Assembly in 2011, Bain and Grants Town MP Dr. Bernard Nottage said "the ineffectiveness of the FNM to address growing crime trends and concerns to ensure that crime is kept at manageable levels, has resulted in this crime explosion".
An intolerable state of affairs
An intolerable state of affairs
With the murder count inching near to 100 for 2015, the silence from National Security Minister Dr. Bernard Nottage and Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade is deafening.
Manifesto 2012: The FNM's new plan
Manifesto 2012: The FNM's new plan
With three weeks left until the general election, two of the three major parties jockeying for your vote on May 7 have released their blueprints for governance.
Police Crackdown Promised in 2012
Police Crackdown Promised in 2012
Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade has promised a sweeping crackdown on minor offenders in addition to committing more resources to prevent and prosecute serious crimes, according to his 2012 policing plan, which was made public on the force's website.
Sports' contribution to country's image
Sports' contribution to country's image
National soccer star Cameron Hepple believes The Bahamas can rank favorably with Cuba and Jamaica in disciplines other than track and field. He advocates utilizing "our natural resources'' to the fullest. If this happens he is convinced that just as The Bahamas is known as a "Travel Paradise" it can be an "Athletic Paradise" as well.
Crime Bills Debate Contribution - Minister Tommy Turnquest
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
CONTRIBUTION BY
HON. TOMMY TURNQUEST, M.P.
MINISTER OF NATIOAL SECURITY
ON
COMPENDIUM OF ANTI-CRIME BILLS
Wednesday 19th October, 2011
PM Christie Announces New National Security Initiatives
In the area of citizen security, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Perry Christie said that his Government has sought to modernize the nation's law enforcement system through the provision of additional officers and equipment to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Opening 2016/2017 Budget Statement Delivered by the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie
It is my honour to present the 2016/17 Budget Communication. This is the fifth Budget Communication that my Government has presented to this Honourable House during our current mandate.