Major Drug Dealer Returns Home From U.S.
September 27, 2015
Extradited Bahamian drug dealer Dwight Major returned to New Providence yesterday after spending seven years in prison in the United States for drug trafficking, police sources have confirmed. Major, 47, who was originally scheduled for release in May 2016, was granted a sentencing reduction earlier this year by a federal court. Major pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import marijuana and cocaine into Florida in October 2008 and was sentenced in July 2009.
Tourism In Fear Over Crime Risk
August 13, 2017
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said because crime is “such an enormous problem” in New Providence, his ministry is “deathly” afraid every day that a tragic event will happen and the United States will issue another travel advisory. Addressing tourism stakeholders recently at the Hilton, Mr D’Aguilar said visitor safety is a critical concern and the Ministry of Tourism will work with hotels and the Royal Bahamas Police Force to improve “interaction and provide a safer environment.” “Safety is a major concern of the tourism sector and we are deathly scared every day of some tragic event happening and the United States putting out a travel advisory,” Mr D’Aguilar said.