The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Minnis administration yesterday opened debate on proposed legislation for its own version of what  is now being rebranded the National Crime Intelligence Agency(NCIA),  having dismantled the so called secret National Intelligence Agency upon taking office.  The agency is  a centrally located intelligence network with vast new powers.  National Security Minister Marvin Dames said, “essentially, […]

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He accepts it was unfortunate situation, but according to National Security Minister Marvin Dames  officers did what they  had to do in the case of Friday’s police involved shooting that ended fatally for three suspects. “It was an operation carried out by the police, unfortunately some persons would have lost their lives.  “I believe the […]

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With three murders in under 36 hours, National Security Minister Marvin Dames says a new CCTV set up and the revamping of the system to fix the issues will take place very soon. The country’s 115th murder took place last night when a young male was shot on Prison Lane off East Street. He was […]

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The latest crime statistics presented by Minister of National Security Marvin Dames revealed that the country’s murder count for the past five years has remained steady and overall crime is down by 19 per cent, but murders are up by 41 per cent. Mr. Dames revealed the crime statistics yesterday during his contribution to the […]

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Monday night was a bloody night in New Providence, as five persons were shot in separate incidents, leaving two dead and the others injured. According to police, it was just before 9 p.m. when a couple was sitting in a yard on Abner Street, Fox Hill when a dark colored vehicle pulled up. It was […]

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