They cost two men their jobs and the backlash this country will suffer is in the millions. Rape is a bad enough experience. But making false accusations of rape is not only devastating to the accused, but it makes it more difficult for real victims of rape.. they took the Bahamas for a Banana Republic now as Hubert Ingraham use to say, ‘Da rabbit gat da gun nah, her, hee hee!

They also said the drugging and rape also took place on Pirate Cove property. Pirates Cove says review of their camera footage, these incidents never took place anywhere on their property

BTW Pirates Cove management also confirmed that it was them ( Pirates Cove) who gave the visitors a ride back to their ship after the guests/accusers refused medical attention or to go to the hospital to be examined.

Did the Tribune get a copy of the release from Pirates Cove and the WsterPark? In summary they are saying they have monitored the footage of their surveillance cameras and what is captured on the cameras contradicts what was alleged on social media and in the public. however the two employees who were alleged suspects in the accusations of rape has been fired because of the ongoing police investigations and because they ( in the least) violated their terms of employment by fraternizing with guests.’ So basically they are saying there was no evidence of rape at the time and in the place the accusers claim the incident happened. But to be on the safe side we are firing ( not terminating the two employees in question. The is fair action , considering the sensitivity of the industry AND the apparent hunt for witches/rapists that is going on now

Well they have now taken down their Facebook page now that they know the FBI is getting involved, or it had been disabled by Facebook

It is ‘alleged’ that the police did not give rape kits. but it is documented vis a vis signed waivers that tge two alleged victims refused medical assistance. The police report states that they went back to their ship by private vehicle and they ( the police) tracked them down in an effort to get them to use the rape test kits. Run this one by me slowly. You on an island on a cruise for a day or so. You accuse two of the natives of raping you. You refuse medical assistance or to cooperate with the police. But you have someone drive you to your ship in their private vehicle. Not even a taxi or your car?

Is tThe Tribune resorting to yellow journalism and causing Sir Ettiane Depuch’s body to roll in its grave? The police report says the two alleged victims refused medical care and the ambulance service has signed waivers but yet the Tribune’s blaring headline is to the contrary! Is there is an ulterior motive? The police has now requested the FBI get involved and since the FBI is one of the US’s most respected agencies, hopefully the truth will come out and justice will be meted to either the alleged rape victims if their claims are true or to the alleged perpetrators of rape if the allegations can be proven to be false and a story concocted. And hopefully the sums awarded in the recent Donald Trump slander case will serve as precedent for awarding of damages. And the judgment should include future earnings. The victims have not strengthened their case in the least by taking to Social media in the middle of the investigation and if they are refusing to cooperate with local authorities, the accused should be released, pending further investigation. And the toxicology report that stated ( according to them) that several different drugs were found in their systems, in addition to the alcohol should be requested as evidence.

I kinda agree with Tal. Many people forget that the Bahamas was under British rule before Independence. And up to and even after Independence, these islands ( BaHAMAS) were known for their peace and tranquillity. Residents sleeping with their doors and windows open, going to functions and events without the fear of being caught up in violence and walking the streets any hour of the night without being afraid of being robbed or assaulted. And the peace and tranquillity and safety still exists on most of the Family Islands. So what has turned Nee Providence into a crime infested jungle? There are many variants that contribute to this problem. Firstly there is an absence of communities in many parts of the island. Especially where there are rental units. There can be new neighbors every few months so there is no real neighborhood bonding. Young people find this distressing and so the ‘invitation’ to join gangs is more welcoming. Then the cost of living on New Providence is too high. Some may argue that the Family Islands are even more expensive but you can better manage your income and expenses on the island because life moved at a much slower pace. And a lot of culture is imported into New Providence than the Family Islands. A lot of young people travel ( especially to the United States for school and sporting and other events and when they return, they bring some of American culture with them. The heavy drinking and excessive smoking and partying all through the week is not Bahamian. And the guns and gang culture is definitely imported from America. Some try to blame the Haitian population but the Haitians usually keep to themselves and maintain the part of their culture here that is not violent. The sector of the Haitian population that is the biggest problem are those who lived in the United States and were deported here because of their involvement in crime. The British are more formal with their approach to governance and yes, they treat their subjects with dignity, somewhat. Many Bahamians never experienced unmasked racism until traveling abroad and that’s why Bahamians in the hotel industry and in general are complimented on their friendliness.

Are you sure it’s the streets that never forgave? Or is there some other force behind some of these murders . Is so called ‘retaliation’ just justification?

Just be careful they don’t t’ief Goodmans Bay and sell it to foreigners. A company is already talking about purchasing the property on the Eastern side of Goodmans Bay and developing a hotel property. Government should retain ownership of both of these properties and extend Goodmans Bay and enhance it. Don’t get hoodwinked again Bahamains