Expert wants foreign police
THE RECRUITMENT of foreign officers to assist in the fight against the rise of violent crime is one among a list of recommendations put forward in a new crime study conducted by noted psychiatrist Dr David Allen.
Mystery over death of man, 84
POLICE are still unsure of the circumstances surrounding the mysterious death of an elderly man. The 84-year-old man of Lyford Cay was found unresponsive at a construction site at the Caves, West Bay Street around 5pm Wednesday.
Three quizzed over man's shooting
THREE men are being questioned over the shooting of a man who was later in a car crash as he was being rushed to hospital.
PLP: Supercop visit was political stunt
THE PLP criticised the visit of former New York police commissioner William Bratton in an effort to gain "political points and votes", Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest said yesterday.
Birthday behind bars for suspect in murder case
A MAN from the community known as The Mud spent his last evening as a 38-year-old behind bars following his arraignment on a murder charge yesterday.
Turnquest launches anti-drug strategy
NATIONAL Security Minister Tommy Turnquest officially launched the government's National Anti Drug Strategy 2012-2016 yesterday, which aims to curb demand and reduce the supply of dangerous drugs.
Prisons chief blames bus breakdown for court delays
SUPERINTENDENT of Prisons Dr Elliston Rahming apologised to appellate court judges for the late arrival of prisoners to that court two weeks ago. The prison chief explained that the incident was not a "contemptuous" act on his agency's behalf, or an attempt to disobey the court.
Supercop praise for police force
THE ARRIVAL of New York supercop William Bratton has thrown the spotlight on the fight against crime in the Bahamas - with both Bratton and the PLP saying that the police are already doing many of the right things to tackle crime.
Car crash as shooting victim is rushed to hospital
TWO CARS were involved in a collision last night outside Doctors Hospital on Shirley Street amid reports that one of the cars was rushing a shooting victim to receive medical help.
Murder rate clarification
AT this point in 2011, the murder count stood at 34 for the year, according to Supt Stephen Dean.
Man innocent of murder of victim shot in bedroom
FREEPORT - Samiko Rigby was discharged of murder, armed robbery, and burglary in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Bahamas police call in New York supercop
THE man credited with breaking the back of New York City's criminal underworld has been invited to advise Bahamian police as the government steps up its zero tolerance campaign against all forms of criminality.
Police 'calm tensions' after fatal stabbing
Police 'calm tensions' after fatal stabbing By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net POLICE in Abaco have moved quickly to "calm tensions" after a Bahamian man was allegedly stabbed to death by a man of Haitian descent on Satu
Two arrested over undersized lobsters
DESPITE Agriculture Minister Larry Cartwright's continuous warning to persons fishing undersized lobster and conch that they will be dealt with to the full extent of the law, police have arrested two persons for the offence.
Man admits drug charge, women cleared
A MAN's admission to possessing 60 pounds of marijuana with intent to supply saved three young women from being remanded with him to Her Majesty's prison yesterday.
