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New Providence Residents: The Streets Are Not As Safe As They Used to Be

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With the murder count continuing to climb, crime has once again been thrust into the national headlines.

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3 months ago

October 4, 2024

Marlena Leonard

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With the murder count continuing to climb, crime has once again been thrust into the national headlines.

When planning to talk crime and safety with residents, we never thought the first resident we’d interview would be so close to the recent uptick in crime.

That resident told us their car battery was stolen out of the parking lot in the hospital.

On top of what seems to be more frequent robberies, three people were murdered this week, two of whom were gunned down in broad daylight.

Retiree Madrona Johnson, feels it will take police, churches, and the entire community to help redirect at risk youth, with a focus on healthy conflict resolution.

This resident also agrees its an issue of connection.

“I think the crime rate in the country with the murder, murder,” Patrick Panza said. “I think that’s bad. You see? We is a small nation, we are forward, upward, onward, but we aIn’ get together.”

But for some, they feel it’s a matter of being selective when it comes to where you go.

“It’s not happened in areas that I frequent,” the resident said. “And so while I’m aware of it, it doesn’t have me to the point where I’m terrified to go out now. But it is concerning.”