It’s a new day under the notorious Davis-Cooper administration also known as the New Ultra-Vires Government. Today, we focus on the unprecedented crime rate and reports of malicious prosecutions and/or abuse of process by this de facto dictatorship.
Unfortunately, The Bahamas is one of highest ranked countries for rape in the Caribbean region, and gender-based violence and discrimination is still plaguing our society with varying reports of abuse and even suicide of venerable persons. However, through the Prime Minister’s gaze he believes the human rights reports based on sex discrimination released earlier this year are unfair because women are more employed than their male counterparts. Although the latter may be true, largely due to a failing education system that does not properly equip and empower our young men for the 21st century, this ought not dismiss nor negate the real abuse and discrimination that women face on and off the job. For any resources or help folks are encouraged to contact the Bahamas Crisis Centre at the 24 -Hour Hotline 1-242 328-0922 or via Whatsapp at 1-242-565-9633.
We are now one murder away from 60 for the year. At this rate, with more than 10 murders on average per month, we are becoming more likely to exceed 100 murders in 2024. This is significant give our population and the risk of negative travel advisories. Yet, the Minister of National Security has funds for the refurbishment of a 2.5 million dollar plane and introduced the Conditional Release of Offenders Bill, which if enacted will allow for criminals like murders to be released on parole. Let’s not forget the police reward system that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) launched in September last year. This combination of policies all reminds me of the Animated Series (Season 1, Ep 46) "The Mechanic". In this episode, the Penguin uses an elaborate scheme to release prisoners from jail only to later collect a cash reward for reporting them.
It is also particularly alarming given that criminals are bolded to commit violence against persons. For instance, the recent alleged murder of the young man on his motorbike or the shooting near the police station and Magistrates Court. Many of such crimes, I hope will not be swept under the rug. With that said, my prayers are with anyone that may have lost a loved one to violence this year.
Meanwhile, the Davis-Cooper administration is weaponising government agencies to target dissenters and regular businesses. The list continues to pile from the BEWU union leader Mr Kyle Wilson who has previously fallen prey to a string of investigations and searches, freezing of FNM members’ assets, and random raids of businesses in the middle of the day.
The question is how are we going to stop Davis-Cooper unbridled corruption and governmental abuse? How do we fix the black crab mentality of pulling each other down? The answer is quite just, simply clip all the limbs off the bad crabs. We must fight back by holding their feet to the fire, and challenge the way we think about and do governance in this country. Bold and courageous advocates’ parliamentary and judicial activism must emerge as the new norm and standard for transparency, accountability, and integrity in our society. In due course, I pray to do just that.
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