Bahamas News
Crime Crack down: Murder, traffic death, car jack, guns, drugs, illegals, shut downs & wanted man caught
Bahamas, June 12, 2017 – Nassau – You can call it a major crack down on crime as over the weekend the Royal Bahamas Police Force, with officers focused on sending a resounding message to offenders and potential offenders that there is zero tolerance for crime. And if you commit one, you will be caught.
The man wanted from last week’s fatal stabbing of 55-year old Valdrice Bowleg of Peter Street is caught by police now. Police say they found Ronald Nottage in southern Nassau, the 45 year old was taken without incident and is due to appear in court today.
Coupled with this arrest, there were 31 others where handgun, marijuana, cocaine and ammunition were all seized. Among the arrests, two women for a Smith & Wesson gun and ammo and marijuana found in a South Beach home and others wanted for armed robbery, for being in breach of the Immigration Act, for outstanding warrants, three unlicensed businesses were shut down and 205 traffic infractions were all recorded.
A police report explains, “The operation is part of the force’s strategy to cut down on criminal activity by targeting problem locations and persons engaged in criminal activities such as, murder, armed robbery, rape, shootings, stolen vehicle, firearms, drugs and other criminal offences.”
A murder, on Saturday morning around 4am when three men while in a rental car were fired upon by men in a gold-coloured car. Two occupants of that SD were struck by bullets, one of them fatally. The trio was at a nightclub on East Street south when the incident happened.
On Friday night, a white 2003 Acura was stolen from a woman who had stopped at a fast food eatery on Prince Charles Drive. The suspects held the lady at gunpoint shortly before 11pm and sped off in her ride.
Police say they will charge a 28 year old man for the killing of Livingston Rolle of Okra Hill which happened a week ago today; Rolle was gunned down outside of his home and left lying on the ground. The 28 year old appears in court today.
The crime crackdown has also led Police to Bahamas Customs where they are reportedly investigating a break in at the warehouse near the Lynden Pindling International Airport. The thieves gained entry between Saturday night and Sunday morning and because of how they ransacked the warehouse, Police say it is impossible to say just yet what, if anything, was stolen.
News of a traffic death on Sunday night is also coming from Police. One man is dead after the vehicle he was driving on West Bay Street, somehow lost control and slammed into a tree. Both the driver and a male passenger were rushed to hospital. Only the passenger survived.
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Rashaed Esson
Staff Writer
#TheBahamas, September 29, 2023 – With moves to deepen ties, governments of The Bahamas and Qatar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to solidify agreements in principle surrounding the development of aviation and other related services.
This is according to Chester Cooper, The Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation in a Facebook post.
This comes after The Bahamas Government in a press release on September 24th, revealed that Cooper, was set to meet with the head of Qatar Airways to have talks regarding “multiple mutually beneficial aviation opportunities for both countries.”
The release also said the deputy prime minister and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investment and Aviation are working on “forging strategic partnerships with several Middle Eastern countries to strengthen ties to The Bahamas and the Caribbean,” and this new signing is indicative of such efforts.
Following the September 25th signing, on September 27th, Kenneth Romer, Deputy Director General of Tourism for The Bahamas informed via Facebook some details of the agreement saying, “we have now established a framework for cooperation and formed strategic partnerships with Qatar Airways, Qatar’s Transport, Aviation and Investment Agencies and The Qatar Aeronautical Academy, that will benefit our country.”
Regarding further efforts for the improvement of The Bahamas, Cooper announced on Facebook again on Tuesday September 26th that both countries are working to make Nassau a passenger hub for Latin America and the Caribbean adding that talks are being held for Grand Bahama as a cargo hub.
Additionally, as the press release informed, Cooper is preparing for an on ground visit of Bahamasair domestic operations by Qatar Airways Technical team sometime in October.
Defence Headquarters 28 SEP ’23: HMBS P-45 under the command of Chief Petty Officer Acadia Smith
detained a group of Cuban migrants in Cistern Cay, Exuma on September 27, 2023, due to information received from a Good Samaritan vessel in the area that handed them over to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force.
Members of HMBS P-45 retrieved twenty-eight (28) Cuban nationals and transported them to HMBS Coral Harbour in New Providence. All individuals appeared to be in good health and will undergo further processing and assessment by Immigration officials.
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force remains dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in guarding our heritage and
appreciates the sharing of information and intelligence provided by the boating community to affect migrants and other unlawful interdictions at sea.
(For additional information, contact the RBDF Public Relations Department or visit our official website at www.rbdf.gov.bs. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates and explore our engaging content on our YouTube channel).
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#BARBADOS (September 26, 2023) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) deeply mourns the loss of distinguished Bahamian leader and former chairman of the inter-regional body, Obediah Wilchcombe.
At the time of his passing, Mr. Wilchcombe was serving as Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting
and Leader of Government Business in the House of Assembly of the Bahamas.
“We extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to Minister Wilchcombe’s family, as well as the government and people of the Bahamas. He was a true champion for the people of the Bahamas and the wider Caribbean region,” remarked Kenneth Bryan, CTO Chairman and Minister of Tourism and Ports of the Cayman Islands.
Chairman Bryan recalled Minister Wilchcombe held the position of CTO Chairman twice (2002-2004 and 2016-2017) while serving as Minister of Tourism for the Bahamas, and contributed significantly to the advancement of sustainable tourism development in the Caribbean.
Chairman Bryan noted that the CTO plans to honor the life and legacy of “this eminent Bahamian leader” at the organization’s upcoming business meetings and the State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Turks and Caicos next month.
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