Bahamian Politics
McCartney: New Year, New Crime Wave
By The New Democratic Alliance (DNA)
Jan 22, 2017 - 2:42:34 PM

Nassau, Bahamas - Less than one month into the start of 2017 and violent crime particularly on the streets of New Providence is already setting the stage for another record breaking year. As it was in the previous years, crime and the fear of crime continue to threaten our very way of life. Gang affiliations, initiations, attacks and retaliations seem to now be a part of our daily conversations and the systematic eradication and extermination of young men in communities has become the norm.

Even as local police continue to work tirelessly to address some of the issues impacting our communities they continue to be impeded by government interference, a judiciary struggling to keep pace with the growing needs of the country and a prison system which for all intents and purposes has become a factory for the criminal element, turning low risk first time offenders into prolific, hardened criminals. Coupled with major reforms in these areas the DNA has, and will continue to advocate for the widespread reform of our criminal laws and penal code including those relative to the enforcement of capital punishment.

This year and well into the future we cannot continue to treat the country’s crime epidemic as we have in the past. It cannot and must not be business as usual! The status quo must be no more! Instead we must tackle the problem from all sides, both the social and legislative aspects must work together to create synergy, harmony and an abiding respect for the RULE OF LAW!

Senator Branville McCartney
DNA Leader

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