National
High Crime Means Incentives Needed
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Police Staff Association’s Executive Chairman Ricardo Walkes says the insurance benefits are a key incentivizer for attracting quality recruits to the force.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Police Staff Association’s Executive Chairman Ricardo Walkes, has been on the force for 27 years. He tells us crime has worsened in recent years, and the insurance benefits are a key incentivizer for attracting quality recruits to the force.
President of the Correction Officers Staff Association Hervie Culmer tells Our News the new changes came without consultation with the various law enforcement staff associations.
He also says while benefits are being taken away, they’ve been asking for the addition of vision and dental coverage to their plans.
No Survivors in Andros Plane Crash
Nation’s Leaders Call for Unity and Prayer After 10 Die in Flamingo Air Crash
2026 People’s Rush Brings Culture, Unity and Pride to Bay Street
Hield Foundation, Disney Cruise Line Give Back
Antigua PM Says US Visa Policy Hurting Trade, Students and Families
E. Jean Carroll to Be Paid $5.8M in Trump Sex Abuse and Defamation Case
Woman Who Rammed SUV Into Ex-Boyfriend Gets 15-Year Sentence
Woman Gets 5-Year Sentence For Sexually Abusing 4-Year-Old Boy
OneRepublic Set to Headline The Fifth Annual Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, Presented by Scotiabank
Haiti Launches ‘AYITILAB’ To Boost Youth Innovation And Entrepreneurship
Islandwide Blackout Hits Cuba As It’s Fuel Reserve Dwindles
RBDF Officer Pleads Guilty After Not Renewing Gun Licence Since 2013
No Survivors in Andros Plane Crash
Nation’s Leaders Call for Unity and Prayer After 10 Die in Flamingo Air Crash
2026 People’s Rush Brings Culture, Unity and Pride to Bay Street
Hield Foundation, Disney Cruise Line Give Back
Bimini Residents Demand Better Fire Fighting Resources After Blaze
Trade Commission Chair Claims Community Market Is A National Research Project
-
Court1 day agoWoman Who Rammed SUV Into Ex-Boyfriend Gets 15-Year Sentence
-
Court1 day ago
Woman Gets 5-Year Sentence For Sexually Abusing 4-Year-Old Boy
-
Lifestyle2 days agoOneRepublic Set to Headline The Fifth Annual Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, Presented by Scotiabank
-
Regional3 days agoHaiti Launches ‘AYITILAB’ To Boost Youth Innovation And Entrepreneurship
-
Regional3 days agoIslandwide Blackout Hits Cuba As It’s Fuel Reserve Dwindles
-
Court2 days ago
RBDF Officer Pleads Guilty After Not Renewing Gun Licence Since 2013
-
Regional3 days agoGuyana Senior Citizens Welcome $20K Annual Transportation Allowance
-
Court2 days ago
25-Year-Old Accused Of Multiple Crimes Connected To Death Of Trade Unionist