Bahamas News
CARICOM Leaders convene to Expose trends in Violence & Crime
By Rashaed Esson
Staff Writer
#TrinidadandTobago, April 17, 2023 – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Government of Trinidad and Tobago are hosting a Regional Symposium today, April 17th, 2023 to tomorrow the 18th, at the Hyatt Regency, Trinidad and Tobago, to tackle Crime and ‘Violence as a Public Health Issue.”
Chairing the Symposium is Dr. The Honourable Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Lead Head with Responsibility for Crime and Security.
This symposium comes surrounding an alternative to the region’s approach to crime and violence that is, from a social prevention perspective.
The conventional approach of the Criminal Justice System which heavily focuses on retribution, imprisonment, rehabilitation and restoration, has not been an effective solution to the issue, hence this new health perspective.
The aim of the Symposium is to bring about conversations and importantly, regional action geared towards reducing and preventing crime.
The topics that will be is discussion are: “Violence and Health in the Region; Crime and Violence: A Public Health Approach; Mental Health; Transnational Organised Crime; Using Litigation to Protect Gun Violence – Global Action on Gun Violence; Trans-Border Crime; Education and Youth, Domestic Violence; Economic Inequalities as the Driver of Crime and Violence; Community approaches- Restorative Justice; Sports and Mediation; and the Judicial Perspective – Legislation and Juvenile Justice Reform.”
According to CARICOM, the Symposium will take a whole of Government approach and a whole-of-society approach which will involve important organisations, agencies and sectors including civil society, business, community, families and individuals.
A number of CARICOM Heads of Government are taking part in the symposium.
They are: the Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica; Dr. The Honourable Ralph Goncalves, Prime Minister of St.Vincent and The Grenadines; the Honourable Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia; the Honourable Dr.Terrence Micheal Drew, Prime Minister of St.Kitts and Nevis; the Honourable Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada; the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica; the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, S.C. M.P, Prime Minister or Barbados; the Honourable Philip Davis, KC, MP, Prime Minister of The Bahamas; Dr. The Honourable Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary General; and Dr.Joy St.John, Executive Director at CARPHA.
So far, each head has shared detailed perspectives on their view on handling Crime and Violence in the region. One of the views that stood out was that of the Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, who said that the evolution of social media is an accelerant for violence in crime, which was supported by the Honourable Terrence Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis who labeled social media as a conduit to transmit violence.
More interesting are promised Tuesday (April 18).
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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