National
Do Reported Domestic Violence Stats Show The True Picture?
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Crime statistics released by the police commissioner last month show a 29% overall drop in reported domestic violence cases.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Crime statistics released by the police commissioner last month show a 29% overall drop in reported domestic violence cases.
Police say incidents such as assault with a deadly weapon, threats of harm and threats of death have each seen near 50% declines.
In total, 1,859 domestic-related cases were reported in 2025, compared to 2,630 in 2024.
But Bahamas Crisis Centre Administrator Cleopatra Christie tells me she is still concerned about victims who may never report their abuse.
The issue is also being addressed at the government level.
Social Services Minister Myles Laroda telling reporters that one of government’s two domestic violence shelters, has now been completed. All part of a broader effort to support victims seeking help.
And for Anne Marie Davis, Spouse of the Prime Minister, the fight against domestic violence is far from over.
Celebrating International Women’s Day In The Second City
Government To Roll Out Cannabis Bill Within This Administration
38-Year-Old Male Dies Of Stab Wounds After Altercation In Hepburn Town, EMR
Tourism Officer: “For Every Kind of Couple, I Believe There Is Something For Them Here In GB”
Deputy Director AMMC North: “We Have A History Pre-Columbus And Pre-Lucayans. We Just Don’t Know It”
Suspects In Custody In Grand Bahama For Multiple Stabbing Incidents
Man Back Behind Bars on New Child Rape Charges After Serving Six Years
Convicted Killer Loses Bid to Reopen His Appeal
Port-Au-Prince Residents Endure Haiti’s Ongoing Security Crisis
TikTok Rejects End-To-End Encryption, Citing User Safety Concerns
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva Comes To Cuba’s Defense
Historic Connections: “Miami Is Rooted In It’s Bahamian Influence”
Celebrating International Women’s Day In The Second City
Government To Roll Out Cannabis Bill Within This Administration
38-Year-Old Male Dies Of Stab Wounds After Altercation In Hepburn Town, EMR
Tourism Officer: “For Every Kind of Couple, I Believe There Is Something For Them Here In GB”
Deputy Director AMMC North: “We Have A History Pre-Columbus And Pre-Lucayans. We Just Don’t Know It”
Suspects In Custody In Grand Bahama For Multiple Stabbing Incidents
-
Court3 days agoMan Back Behind Bars on New Child Rape Charges After Serving Six Years
-
Court3 days agoConvicted Killer Loses Bid to Reopen His Appeal
-
Regional3 days agoPort-Au-Prince Residents Endure Haiti’s Ongoing Security Crisis
-
Regional3 days agoTikTok Rejects End-To-End Encryption, Citing User Safety Concerns
-
National3 days agoBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva Comes To Cuba’s Defense
-
Lifestyle19 hours agoHistoric Connections: “Miami Is Rooted In It’s Bahamian Influence”
-
National2 days agoJazz in the Gardens Promises Another Star-Studded Line-Up
-
Sports19 hours agoTeam Bahamas Named Following Last Chance Meet