FNM Deputy Leader, Shanendon Cartwright calls for urgency in crime fight
“Our hearts are with the families of the recent murder victims on the islands of Grand Bahama and New Providence,” he said in a statement.
“News of these three killings all within 24 hours is alarming.
“Amidst the global pandemic and ensuing economic hardship, we have experienced our share of challenges which we can ill afford to have compounded with a spike in murder cases. An increase in crime in our society threatens the safety and security of the Bahamian people and ultimately does not bode well in our overall standing as a country.
“The urgency of this moment calls for a comprehensive plan in the fight against crime from the government. The time calls for it now. The official opposition remains with a mindset of working with the government of the day in these matters with a view to returning to seeing a downturn in the number of murders as in recent times under the Free National Movement administration.
“We must intensify our efforts at every level so as to protect the Bahamian people and ensure a peaceful Bahamian society. We dare not turn a blind eye to this issue.”
Police reported that two murders happened on Saturday, two on Sunday and one on Monday.