Preserving The Public Space

The value of public space in Nassau is acutely underestimated in our most urban areas.

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Being safe in the modern Bahamas

Many residents of New Providence are fearful due to the crime problem on the island. As citizens, however, we too must do our part, acknowledging the sad situation we are in.
Thieves and robbers are cowards. They prey on soft targets and people who are not prepared. Homes should have multiple layers of security. Alarms, security cameras, fences, dogs, security screens and burglar bars are all ...

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Being safe in the modern Bahamas

Many residents of New Providence are fearful due to the crime problem on the island.? On Monday we ran a story on the robbery and break-in problem in the neighborhood of Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham (West Grove).? We expressed the view that police should ensure that the adequate resources are applied to combating the problem.? Senior officers have assured that this is being done.

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Security Guard & Dog Services

Turnquest reveals firms behind 7M CCTV system

The downtown area and other criminal hot spots will soon be monitored under closed circuit televisions (CCTV), as the government is now in final negotiations with the companies that will implement the system.
National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest has announced Lowe's Alarm and its American partner, Aries, as the companies that were chosen.
He revealed that the government is presently in negot...

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Businesses under pressure to boost safety amid rising violent crime

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Businesses are experiencing increased pressure to keep their staff and establishments safe amid the surge in violent crime, particularly in the capital, according to the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) chairman Timothy Ingraham. "This has meant increased costs through the installation of passive security equipment, such as cameras and [...]

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BHTA president laments "vexing" crime issue as a national concern

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) president said yesterday that the security alert issued by the United States over the alarming spate of murders in the country should not have any meaningful impact on the tourism industry at this point. However, he described the crime situation as a "very concerning" and [...]

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What To Do When Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease Wanders

The definition of wandering varies from context to context. Technically, wandering is an umbrella term for several different behaviors. This includes elopement (attempts to escape), repetitive pacing and becoming lost. According to neurologist, Jagan Pillai, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, most of the caregivers he works with think about wander...

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Talks in Haiti regressed, CARICOM group says

CARICOM's Eminent Persons Group (EPG) said a recent meeting with Haitian stakeholders on a path forward towards elections and governance took a bad turn after some called for the resignation of Haiti's prime minister. The group is made up of former prime ministers Dr. Kenny Anthony from Saint Lucia; Bruce Golding of Jamaica; and Perry ...
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PM: NIB rate hike to be introduced next July

Prime Minister Philip Davis announced today that a National Insurance rate increase will be introduced next July. "Today, I would like to address the situation facing the National Insurance Board (NIB)," Davis said in a statement. "Firstly, let me assure all Bahamians that while we acknowledge the need for adjustments, no NIB rate increase will ...
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