Posted By:  RaquelEvita Posted On:  Jul 30, 2008	Mona Eltahawy: “When did Egyptian women become candy, and when did Egyptian men turn into flies?”
In Egypt, a billboard reads "a veil to protect or eyes will molest" Please see this article by Egyptian journalist Mona Eltahawy. I’m including an excerpt, but the entire piece is worth your attention. I thank her for her honesty - it’s voices like hers...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Jun 18, 2008	The Plague Of Prostitution In The Bahamas And Caribbean
Prostitution rings a growing problem: By JASMIN BONIMY, Guardian Staff Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: More than two dozen illegal immigrants have been arrested and deported in the past six months for suspicion of prostitution, but officials admitted yesterday that it is just a glimpse...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  May 16, 2008	The Situation of The Bahamian Youth in The Bahamas
A State of Crisis: Growing Problems Facing Youth: By Sasha L. Lightbourne - Nassau, Bahamas: The country is in a state of crisis due to the situation of its youth, Chairman of the Juvenile Panel Magistrate Carolyn Vogt-Evans asserted Wednesday night. "The future is at risk and so we...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Apr 8, 2008	Bahamas Ministry Of Education To Tackle Public School Violence
Ministry planning to tackle school violence: By BIANCA SYMONETTE, Guardian Staff Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: The Ministry of Education is preparing to unveil a comprehensive plan to address the growing problem of school violence, in light of recent altercations at a junior and senior...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Apr 7, 2008	Bahamas Police Chief Says There's No Need For Police In Public Schools
Police Chief Says No Need For Police In Schools: By Kendea Jones - Nassau, Bahamas: Despite violent episodes at two public high schools last week, Acting Commissioner of Police Reginald Ferguson maintains there is no need for police to be stationed at schools. "People have to realize...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Apr 1, 2008	Coroners Inquest Bahamas: Daniel Wayne Smith - Late Son Of Former Playboy Playmate And Guess Model Anna Nicole Smith (Deceased) - Jury's Unanimous That Daniel Died As A Result Of A "non-dependent use of drugs."
By TOSHEENA ROBINSON-BLAIR - Nassau, Bahamas: After months of testimony, the jury in the inquest into the death of Daniel Smith, the son of the late former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith, on Monday handed down its verdict – one that essentially found his death to be accidental. The...... [view]

Posted By:  prcizmadia Posted On:  Mar 26, 2008	The Long, Remote Arm of the Law
Quick hit from Miami-Dade County: the local police have received FAA clearance to operate this unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Miami, with testing to begin within a year. The police department hopes to use this device for aerial surveillance in search of speeders on highways, as well as...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Mar 13, 2008	The Bahamas is one of the strongest advocates of human rights in the western hemisphere and has a "commendable record."
U.S. official lauds Bahamas as strong human rights advocate: By ROGAN M. SMITH, Guardian Senior Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: A recently released U.S. report on human rights in The Bahamas expressed serious concern about complaints of police and prison guard abuse, delays in court trials,...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Mar 12, 2008	US State Department's Report Highlights Possible Human Rights Concerns in The Bahamas
US Report Highlights Possible Human Rights Concerns: By TOSHEENA ROBINSON-BLAIR - Nassau, Bahamas: In its annual human rights report released Tuesday, the US State Department highlights various police killings in The Bahamas, the slowness of the judicial system and election violence. ...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Mar 3, 2008	Domestic Violence's A Major Concern In The Bahamas
Domestic Violence Remains Major Concern: By Sasha L. Lightbourne - Nassau, Bahamas: Reported domestic disputes decreased from 1,361 cases in 2006 to 1,138 cases in 2007, according to statistic released by the Royal Bahamas Police Force. However, according to a local psychologist, those...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Feb 11, 2008	The level of criminality in The Bahamas has gotten out of hand says former Bahamas Commissioner of Police - B. K. Bonamy
Case Backlog Frustrates Police: By Candia Dames - Nassau, Bahamas: Many police officers are frustrated by the inability of the powers that be to deal with the tremendous backlog of cases that exist, according to former Commissioner of Police B. K. Bonamy. Mr. Bonamy said as a result some...... [view]