U.S. GIVES BAHAMAS  $1.4 MILLION TO TACKLE CORRUPTION

NASSAU, Bahamas — The government yesterday signed an amendment to the Letter of Agreement on Narcotics Control Law Enforcement with the United States, which would provide over $1.4 million to fight crime and corruption throughout the country, the Nassau Guardian reported August 9.

The original letter of agreement was signed on September 24, 2010.

This would be the eighth amendment to this agreement.

“This most recent amendment will result in the United States providing over $1.4 million for law enforcement, professionalization support and rule of law, transparency and anti-corruption reform in The Bahamas,” said Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, during a press conference at the Office of The Prime Minister. https://thenassauguardian.com/2018/08/09/u-s-gives-bahamas-1-4-million-to-tackle-corruption/