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Island-wide operation by police after spate of killings
IN DIRECT response to a spate of murder and violent crimes in the capital, the Royal Bahamas Police Force launched an island wide anti-crime operation over the weekend aimed at “arresting prolific offenders and preventing serious incidents before they happen”, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police Leon Bethel.
How to stop the cycle of domestic violence
DOMESTIC violence can be perpetuated against a spouse, members of the family and friends living together or separated. It includes physical abuse, verbal abuse, financial abuse, spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, child abuse and elder abuse. It is illegal.
Official police statistics show 3% rise in murder
DESPITE a three per cent increase in murder last year, Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade said yesterday that serious crimes in the Bahamas decreased by 18 per cent in 2014 compared to 2013.
Over $5m stolen from businesses in police cases
More than $5 million worth of cash and goods were stolen from Bahamian businesses in the 379 cases reported to the police during 2014, it was revealed yesterday.
Marine shot dead at club
A DEADLY nightclub shooting claimed the life of a 21-year-old father and marine early yesterday morning.
Activist: Talk to the residents, don't lock down communities
MONTELL Heights Community Development Association President Clinton Minnis yesterday called on National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage to reconsider the government’s proposals to initiate lock downs of notorious criminal areas in the capital.
Bahamian woman volunteers to be test subject for Ebola research
A BAHAMIAN woman studying medicine in the United States has willingly become a test subject in a research designed to fight the spread of Ebola in the Western hemisphere, according to an international report.
GB Chamber unveils its award nominees
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce will recognise businesses and entrepreneurs who have demonstrated commitment to community building at the this Saturday’s fifth annual Business Excellence Awards ceremon at the Regency Theatre.
BUN IN THE OVEN: New mom tips to ignore
Everyone knows that life is exhausting and overwhelming for a new mom. Let’s face it, everything is uncharted territory, and a lot of the time new moms will rely on friends and family that have been down the parenting road before for advice.
Interpol experts aim to help police to tackle cyber crimes
INTERPOL’S cyber crime investigative course, which aims to equip regional law enforcement agencies with skills necessary to identify and address crimes perpetrated on cyber platforms, is currently underway at the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s East Street headquarters.
TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE: Five ways to energise
Fatigue is a common symptom of many illnesses, including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, anaemia, thyroid disease, and sleep apnea. Talk to your doctor if you feel unusually tired.
A ‘Fun Night’ to remember
An iconic staple in the Bahamas’ basketball culture, the 29th edition of the Jeff Rodgers Summer Basketball Camp concluded with traditional “Fun Night” at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
Pinder’s Point
In recent weeks North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish and Central and South Abaco MP John Pinder have both sounded the alarm over the explosive growth of the Haitian population on Abaco in the post-Dorian era.
Protection Against Violence Bill tabled
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe tabled the Protection Against Violence Bill yesterday, the long-awaited legislation purporting to establish mechanisms to protect victims and help them get justice.
Joining WTO is not a Bahamas priority
A Cabinet minister yesterday reaffirmed that becoming a full World Trade Organisation (WTO) member is not a priority for The Bahamas at present although such a move is "not off the table."
Sands calls for vaccine as Dengue cases rise
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands has called for the Davis administration to bring in a dengue vaccine - with cases having risen to 66 as of yesterday, according to The Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Lest we forget what FNM did
I find it very amusing every time I listen to talk shows and people are ranting and raving about one issue or the other.
54 records expunged by rehabilitation committee
THE Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee has received 112 applications from people seeking to have their records wiped clean between January and June of this year, with 54 of those applicants said to have already had their records expunged.
‘Increased criminality’ drove 6% suspect reporting growth
THE FINANCIAL Intelligence Unit (FIU) says the 5.7 percent increase in suspicious transaction (STR) and other reports received in 2021 was driven by “increased criminality” experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.