The Bahamas: Gov't 'violence interrupters' initiative not yet in effect

Pastor Carlos Reid, a consultant to the Ministry of National Security, has said the government's "violence interrupters" initiative has not yet started, despite continued murders in the country.

The homicide count now stands at 87, with two homicides over the weekend.

In an interview with The Nassau Tribune yesterday, Pastor Reid explained that once the programme is up and running, it will help reduce crime in the country.

Pastor Reid said there are a lot of vigilante killings and retaliation killings.

He noted that a lot of the murders are people who were released from jail or people who were charged with similar offences.

The clergyman argued that if we could get swift justice, where people are brought to court in a timely manner, then there would be fewer murders.