“We are within our legal rights to operate” NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Popular restaurant and lounge Waterloo has accused the Royal Bahamas Police Force of ‘harassment’, citing a “persistent campaign of intimidation, unsubstantiated raids and unprovoked shutdowns”. In a statement yesterday, Waterloo said these actions put more than 50 jobs at risk if it is forced […]
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‘Catfish’ romance scam defrauds victims of thousands
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have sounded the alarm on an online scam that deceives victims with fake relationships to defraud thousands. Assistant Superintendent Audley Peters said the Financial Crime Investigations Branch was alerted to the online scam that sees the fraudster fake their identities and contact victims via social media. In one case, he said […]
Two men and a minor charged with Andros armed robbery
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two men and a minor were arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court today on a series of charges relating to an armed robbery in Lowe Sound, Andros. A 15-year-old boy; Kirk Evans, 20; and Montel Campbell 24; all of Lowe Sound Andros, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes. The juvenile was charged […]
Motorists experience gridlock traffic for essential services
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Motorists yesterday experienced gridlock traffic within the most densely populated areas as thousands of Bahamians and residents across New Providence took to the streets for essential services today. Officer in charge of the police traffic division Superintendent Marino Hinds told Eyewitness News the congestion was due to the large number of people […]
Police commissioner: No critical shortage of officers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — More than 100 police officers have been placed in quarantine due to exposure to COVID-19 since the country reopened its borders on July 1, according to Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle. This comes as 10 officers on Bimini have been placed in quarantine after exposure to people who have tested positive for COVID-19. […]
COVID-19 Enforcement Unit still being “set up”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Royal Bahamas Police Force’s COVID-19 Enforcement Unit (CEU) is still in the process of being set up, said Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle yesterday. The prime minister announced the unit has been established to help curb breaches of quarantine protocols and to carry out patrols of public spaces to ensure health […]
Cousins fined $500 after AirBnb argument
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two cousins were charged yesterday with breaking the weekend lockdown orders. The pair reportedly left an AirBnB around 1am on Saturday after one of the men got into an argument with his girlfriend. Thorne Sampson, 25, of Gambier Village and Terez Johnson of Gambier Village were arraigned before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes […]
Fort Charlotte Police Station closed due to COVID-19 exposure risk
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Fort Charlotte Police Station had to be shut down yesterday after a possible exposure to coronavirus, Eyewitness News understands. Police Staff Association Executive Chairman Sonny Miller told Eyewitness News that a number of his members, who work at the station, have indicated that they have gone into self-quarantine “However, there’s nothing official to say […]
Tourists, residents urged to wear mask or face $200 fines, jail
PM warns follow the rules, or no beach NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced both tourists and residents will face heavy fines if they don’t wear a face mask in public spaces. During a national address today, Minnis said individuals who do not wear a mask face $200 in fines, one month […]
Teen girl alleges she was sexually assaulted by a police officer
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A 14-year-old girl alleged on Tuesday that she was recently sexually assaulted by a man believed to be a police officer. Police confirmed yesterday that the allegation is under active investigation, but the teen’s mother said the incident has left her child traumatized. The minor, who spoke to Eyewitness News Online on […]
‘Light it up Blue’
Parliament illuminated in honour of World Autism Day NASSAU, The Bahamas — ‘Light it up Blue’ World Autism Day was recognized in Parliament Square in special ceremonies this evening, April 2, addressed by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis. A number of Cabinet Ministers also participated in the annual event, hosted by REACH […]
Police investigate shooting incident on Boatswain Hill Road
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police in New Providence are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the persons responsible for a shooting incident which has left a woman in hospital. According to police reports, shortly after 7:00a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019 the woman was standing at the rear of a vehicle in front of […]
Juvenile charged in school boy stabbing death
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The juvenile boy accused of the stabbing death of T.A. Thompson High School student Perry Rolle Jr. on March 27 had his day in court on Monday. The young man was taken into the juvenile court with his hands cuffed behind his back and a brown blanket thrown over his head to […]
Three charged in separate traffic death incidents
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Shauna Smith, 22, appeared before magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux on Monday, in connection with the February 25th accident that left a woman dead and man in serious condition in hospital. Smith was charged with killing during the course of dangerous driving, failing to remain on the scene of an accident, driving without insurance and […]
CDU chief: Force is actively investigating abduction cases
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On the heels of the latest child abduction case on Saturday, March 30th, head of the Central Detective Unit (CDU) Chief Superintendent Solomon Cash on Monday reassured Bahamians that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is using all of its manpower – both technical and human – to investigate the recent abductions […]
Motorcyclist is country’s 18th traffic fatality
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The country recorded its 18th traffic fatality for the year on Monday, April 1, 2019. The incident, according to police reports, unfolded shortly after 2:00 a.m. on Monday on Carmichael Road and Cedar Way when a motorcyclist collided with a truck. Police said paramedics were called to the scene and confirmed the man […]
Govt. eyeing increased security at public schools
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said the government has to consider introducing “technological, innovative” changes within the public-school system to increase safety and security in the wake of a fatal stabbing of a T.A. Thompson student last week. “I have had any number of conversations with the minister of education,” Dames […]
Teen boy charged in Nassau Village killing
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A teenager faced a magistrate Monday on two separate charges in connection with a shooting incident which unfolded in Nassau Village in October 2018. Prosecutors allege that Deshawn Hart, 18, is responsible for the shooting death of Ricaro Mallory Bullard, 24, on October 5, 2018. The victim, police said, was shot dead […]
