The Bahamas Government Can Best Prevent and Address Crime by First Setting Good Examples Pursuing Sustainable Solutions to Combat Crime and Hostility in The Bahamas with a Collective Approach By Dr Kevin Alcena Nassau, The Bahamas The Bahamas is grappling with significant challenges related to crime and violence, impacting communities and hindering progress within society. While legislation plays a crucial role, addressing these complex issues demands a comprehensive strategy that includes various sectors of society. This article explores the key aspects of a collective strategy to c ..read more

Deep Concerns about the Current State of Insecurity in Haiti  Organization of American States (OAS) General Secretariat on the Security Situation in Haiti The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) expresses its deep concern about the current state of insecurity in Haiti.  It is more necessary than ever to promote cooperation efforts in the United Nations to restore security in the country.  It is irresponsible that the necessary measures and actions continue to be delayed. Without security there will be no democracy.  In that sense, we rea ..read more

What About The Safety of Bahamians in The Bahamas, Mr. Latrae Rahming? OPM DID NOT SEND CBS NEWS TEAM TO COVER MURDER SCENE STATEMENT FROM COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: “The Office of the Prime Minister did not direct any news crew to cover a crime scene in The Bahamas. We have since contacted the team, who indicated they will not use that as part of their story. The purpose of their (CBS News crew) trip is to show that The Bahamas is safe for Americans to visit and that incidents occurring in The Bahamas are outside of the tourist areas,” Communication’s Director, Latrae Rahming. Source ..read more

The Bahamas Prime Minister's National Address on Crime in The Islands January 14, 2024 - Nassau, The Bahamas - Good evening, everyone. In this my first public national statement for the year, I would have preferred to have taken this time to set out the plans we have in place to further lift our national development in 2024. Instead, with the country having witnessed 11 murders over the past 14 days, I want to speak to you about the things we are doing to reduce the incidence of crime, and the plans we are beginning to implement ultimately to prevent crime being committed in the first place ..read more

Foreign forces will encounter major operational hurdles as they seek to weaken the hold of Haitians gangs on Haiti Haiti’s Gangs: Can a Foreign Mission Break Their Stranglehold? Port-au-Prince/New York/Washington/Brussels, 5 January 2024 From Crisis Group What’s new?  Foreign security personnel are expected to begin arriving in Haiti in early 2024 to assist the national police in fighting the gangs besieging much of the country.  UN-authorised, Kenyan-led and designed with U.S. support, this multinational mission aims to restore security and enable long overdue elections. Why ..read more

Former FNM MP and Cabinet Minister, The Hon Thomas Desmond Bannister has Urged Free National Movement (FNM) Leader, The Hon Michael Pintard to Call A National Party Convention ASAP to Settle The Various Issues Facing The Party - Like Leadership Mr. Michael Pintard M.P./ Leader /The Free National Movement Mackey Street, Nassau, The Bahamas Dear Mr. Leader: I spent a considerable amount of time this weekend contemplating the issues that are currently impacting our beloved party, and consequently felt compelled to write to you. We are both passionate about the F.N.M., which as you ..read more

The Bahamas is fully prepared to engage with the UN to shape a tax system that ensures transparency, justice, and sustainable development Nassau, The Bahamas - November 26,2023 — The Bahamas supported the United Nations Resolution on the Promotion of Inclusive and Effective International Tax Cooperation at the United Nations.  We recognize the approval of this resolution as historic, promoting equity in global tax administration and seeking to establish a framework convention on tax which could ultimately move decision-making on global tax rules from the OECD – a small cl ..read more

Any country that cares about security, geopolitical stability, and preventing millions of climate refugees from destabilizing borders, should share our interest in not just changing but revolutionizing climate finance... Prime Minister Philip Davis’ Remarks at the Climate Finance in the Americas’ Opening Ceremony OCTOBER 1, 2023 Climate finance and sustainable development are paired together because without the first, you cannot have the second... Good evening, Secretary-General Almagro. Good evening, colleagues. Welcome to The Bahamas! And in some cases – welcome back to The Baham ..read more

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is going along with a scheme to put the people of The Bahamas under great financial, social, physical and psychological pain... I am proposing that if The Bahamas and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are serious about our future and the future of our children here in The Bahamas, that we begin a discussion asking the IDB and other lenders to completely forgive our existing debt... By: Norman Trambulsy Jr  Mangrove Cay, Andros Island, The Bahamas There are two issues which stand out as having the very ..read more

“The Bahamas needs long-term financial planning to address its climate vulnerability and economic dependence on tourism,” says UN Independent Expert on foreign debt, international financial obligations and human rights The Bahamas: UN expert calls for long-term financial planning to address climate change NASSAU (31 August 2023)- A UN expert today called on the international community to step up support for The Bahamas and small island States at high risk of natural disasters due to climate change. “The Bahamas needs long-term financial planning to address its climate vulnerability and ..read more