Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey believes that as her ministry continues to partner with police officers of the Northern Division on several important projects through the ministry’s Collab partnerships for development unit, today’s society demands even more collaboration between law enforcement, their stakeholders and the entire community.

As such, she added that one of the greatest challenges to law enforcement is having the ability to act with predictability in an age of uncertainty, even as the police force’s strengths and limitations are both challenged. 

“Therefore, the tools necessary, the resources and the functional work environment must be at your disposal,” she added. “As I look at this new complex, I believe it is fair to say that we are hitting the mark in this regard at the Eight Mile Rock Police station.

“The Ministry for Grand Bahama prides itself on the wonderful working relationship we have with the Royal Bahamas Police Force. And I’m delighted to be here to witness yet again, another promise being fulfilled.”

The Minister for Grand Bahama was the keynote speaker during the official opening and dedication of the new police station for West Grand Bahama, located in the Obadiah Wilchcombe Complex in Eight Mile Rock, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.  On hand for the opening was Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander, Assistant Commissioner of Police for Grand Bahama and the Northern District, Ms. Shanta Knowles, along with senior officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, Kingsley Smith.

The new, innovative police station replaces the smaller, older station that had been a part of the Eight Mile Rock community for decades. In fact, Minister Moxey, in her remarks, reflected on her memories of that old police station when she attended the primary school not too far from where the station is still located. She even remembered, by name, many of the police officers who served within the Eight Mile Rock constituency years ago.

“It would be remiss of me if I did not thank those hard-working men and women of the Royal Bahamas Police Force for their unwavering commitment to service,” said Minister Moxey. “In some instances, the situation was less than ideal, yet they showed up every single day and executed their duties.”

Minister Moxey commended ACP Shanta Knowles for “taking the bull by the horns” and immersing her team into the community of Grand Bahama. She thanked her for her leadership and the extraordinary work she has done as the first female assistant commissioner of police for the Northern Bahamas.

ACP Knowles, who also spoke at the event, noted that it was not just about the relocation of the Eight Mile Rock police station, but rather a bold declaration of progress and innovation and the police force's unwavering dedication to the safety and well-being of every Bahamian. Ms. Knowles acknowledged that for many years, the old station at Bayshore road in Jones Town served as a cornerstone of the community, a navigational landmark, a place of refuge, where residents were able to go and find justice, guidance, support and direction.

“This new station is not just an upgrade in infrastructure, it represents the evolution of our dedication to fulfilling the core mission of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the maintenance of law and order, the preservation of peace, prevention and detection of crime, apprehension of offenders and enforcement of laws that guide our nation,” said ACP Knowles.

The new police station is not only larger in size and offers more space, but has been equipped with state-of-the-art resources and technology, which Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander is sure will be used to better serve the people of Eight Mile Rock and West Grand Bahama.

“I have no doubt that this new facility, with its updated resources and modern amenities will support our officers’ needs and enable them to perform their duties with greater efficiency, focus and professionalism,” said Commissioner Fernander.

“This new station represents more than just brick and mortar. It stands as a symbol of our renewed commitment to protecting and supporting the people of Eight Mile Rock, while strengthening the relationship of the diverse community we now serve. May this station stand as a beacon of protection, service and progress for the people of Eight Mile Rock for many years to come.”

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey believes that as her ministry continues to partner with police officers of the Northern Division on several important projects through the ministry’s Collab partnerships for development unit, today’s society demands even more collaboration between law enforcement, their stakeholders and the entire community. As such, she added that one of the greatest challenges to law enforcement is having the ability to act with predictability in an age of uncertainty, even as the police force’s strengths and limitations are both challenged.  “Therefore, the tools necessary, the resources and the functional work environment must be at your disposal,” she added. “As I look at this new complex, I believe it is fair to say that we are hitting the mark in this regard at the Eight Mile Rock Police station.   “The Ministry for Grand Bahama prides itself on the wonderful working relationship we have with the Royal Bahamas Police Force. And I’m delighted to be here to witness yet again, another promise being fulfilled.”   The Minister for Grand Bahama was the keynote speaker during the official opening and dedication of the new police station for West Grand Bahama, located in the Obadiah Wilchcombe Complex in Eight Mile Rock, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.  On hand for the opening was Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander, Assistant Commissioner of Police for Grand Bahama and the Northern District, Ms. Shanta Knowles, along with senior officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, Kingsley Smith. The new, innovative police station replaces the smaller, older station that had been a part of the Eight Mile Rock community for decades. In fact, Minister Moxey, in her remarks, reflected on her memories of that old police station when she attended the primary school not too far from where the station is still located. She even remembered, by name, many of the police officers who served within the Eight Mile Rock constituency years ago. “It would be remiss of me if I did not thank those hard-working men and women of the Royal Bahamas Police Force for their unwavering commitment to service,” said Minister Moxey. “In some instances, the situation was less than ideal, yet they showed up every single day and executed their duties.” Minister Moxey commended ACP Shanta Knowles for “taking the bull by the horns” and immersing her team into the community of Grand Bahama. She thanked her for her leadership and the extraordinary work she has done as the first female assistant commissioner of police for the Northern Bahamas. ACP Knowles, who also spoke at the event, noted that it was not just about the relocation of the Eight Mile Rock police station, but rather a bold declaration of progress and innovation and the police force's unwavering dedication to the safety and well-being of every Bahamian. Ms. Knowles acknowledged that for many years, the old station at Bayshore road in Jones Town served as a cornerstone of the community, a navigational landmark, a place of refuge, where residents were able to go and find justice, guidance, support and direction. “This new station is not just an upgrade in infrastructure, it represents the evolution of our dedication to fulfilling the core mission of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the maintenance of law and order, the preservation of peace, prevention and detection of crime, apprehension of offenders and enforcement of laws that guide our nation,” said ACP Knowles.   The new police station is not only larger in size and offers more space, but has been equipped with state-of-the-art resources and technology, which Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander is sure will be used to better serve the people of Eight Mile Rock and West Grand Bahama. “I have no doubt that this new facility, with its updated resources and modern amenities will support our officers’ needs and enable them to perform their duties with greater efficiency, focus and professionalism,” said Commissioner Fernander. “This new station represents more than just brick and mortar. It stands as a symbol of our renewed commitment to protecting and supporting the people of Eight Mile Rock, while strengthening the relationship of the diverse community we now serve. May this station stand as a beacon of protection, service and progress for the people of Eight Mile Rock for many years to come.”

A CROWD dashed for safety as gunshots rang out in the parking lot of the Nassau Street Magistrate's Court yesterday, where a man was shot multiple times and was taken to hospital where he is in serious, but stable condition.

GRAND Bahama recorded its second murder for the year when the body of a man wearing an ankle bracelet was found in a remote area of a Lucaya Subdivision on Wednesday morning.

Police said the body was found shortly after 9am in an unfinished building on Bronze Drive, off Midshipman Road. Chief Superintendent of Police Darrel Weir, Sr, the officer in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, reported police were alerted to a body found inside a house that was under construction. CSP Weir said officers responded and observed a dark-skinned man in short black pants and a multi-coloured shirt with apparent gunshot wounds about his body.    He said the deceased was wearing an electronic monitoring device, signalling he was on bail at the time. “We are currently in contact with the monitoring centre in Nassau, and they are giving us information to assist with this investigation,” he said. It is unclear whether the man was being monitored by Migrafill Security Group, which took over electronic monitoring. The first murder in Grand Bahama occurred on January 23 when a 61-year-old man was shot at Oleander Drive, Freeport. Fifty people have been killed in the country this year.

Police said the body was found shortly after 9am in an unfinished building on Bronze Drive, off Midshipman Road.

Chief Superintendent of Police Darrel Weir, Sr, the officer in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, reported police were alerted to a body found inside a house that was under construction.

CSP Weir said officers responded and observed a dark-skinned man in short black pants and a multi-coloured shirt with apparent gunshot wounds about his body.   

He said the deceased was wearing an electronic monitoring device, signalling he was on bail at the time.

“We are currently in contact with the monitoring centre in Nassau, and they are giving us information to assist with this investigation,” he said.

It is unclear whether the man was being monitored by Migrafill Security Group, which took over electronic monitoring.

The first murder in Grand Bahama occurred on January 23 when a 61-year-old man was shot at Oleander Drive, Freeport.

Fifty people have been killed in the country this year.

 

A WOMAN cried and alleged in court that North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish raped her, spat on her and left her in fear for her life.