Our News Bahamas: Anti-migrant patrols beef up border security — Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

OUR NEWS MARCH 27TH, 2024.

In the first half-hour of "Our News" at 7:00, anchored by Marlena Leonard, the episode highlighted the situation of convicted murderer Kofi Goodman, who is serving a 55-year sentence for the murder of 11-year-old Marco Archer in 2011. Goodman claims his constitutional rights were violated as he was denied immediate medical care after being shot in prison and did not receive adequate care for an eye injury. Additionally, the program covered the efforts of Defense Force patrols to address the influx of Haitian migrants trying to escape violence in their homeland, with detailed insights into the procedures and challenges faced during these operations.

The second half-hour, hosted by Italia Hall at 7:30, focused on a range of topics, including a $75 million cocaine bust on Inagua and a serious armed robbery incident at a local food store. The segment also featured preparations for the expected surge of travelers at Lynden Pindling International Airport during the Easter holiday. Furthermore, a report on a school principal charged with indecent assault was presented, alongside a discussion about taxi drivers' concerns in downtown Nassau and the opening of a Grand Bahama Port Authority satellite office in New Providence, aiming to foster investments in Freeport.

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