NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis yesterday warned regional leaders the crisis in Haiti poses substantial threats to The Bahamas and neighboring countries due to the significant increase in “irregular and often dangerous” migration. Davis made the remarks during his intervention at the opening session of the Heads of Summit meeting of the Community […]
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Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs to create National Food Policy
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs will seek to create a National Food Policy this year that will drive food security in The Bahamas. Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources, and Family Island Affairs Hon. Clay Sweeting said that he is excited about this new initiative. “This agricultural policy […]
UNLAWFUL: Foreign Affairs warns activist group has no legal authority to question or detain people
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday advised that only law enforcement officials were authorized to question or detain any individual in The Bahamas. In a statement, the ministry referred to a video circulating of a fringe activist group interfering with the free movement of a member of the public. While it did […]
Nearly 400 Haitian migrants intercepted near Cay Sal
Inagua detention facility completed NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The United States Coast Guard intercepted 396 unlawful entrants from the Republic of Haiti near Cay Sal yesterday. The migrants are en route to Inagua where they will be handed over to Defence Force and Immigration personnel. In a statement, the Department of Immigration said work on a […]
Arrested man found dead in Central Police Station
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 60-year-old man was found dead in a cell at the Central Police Station after he was arrested for a stealing matter over the weekend. According to police, the man was arrested on Saturday, January 21, and was found unresponsive shortly during a routine check of the cellblocks shortly after 7.30am on […]