Ministry of National Security (Bahamas)

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Ministry of National Security (MNS) is the primary law enforcement and national defense agency within the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. MNS has responsibility for customs and immigration, defense and the national police force. Agencies located within the portfolio of the MNS include: [1]

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Royal Bahamas Police Force

The Royal Bahamas Police Force is the national law enforcement agency of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. It operates within the portfolio of the Ministry of National Security. The police force was established on 1 March 1870. The Force is headquartered on East Street Hill in Nassau, Bahamas.

Bahamas Customs Service (BCS) is the agency of the Bahamian government responsible for collecting revenue and taxes. It was established on March 21, 1914, by an act of the Bahamian Legislature known as an Act to provide for the establishment of a Customs Department. About 55% to 60% of revenue collected in the Bahamas is collected by the agency. Its headquarters is located at Customs House on Thompson Boulevard in Nassau, the capital. BCS is housed under the portfolio of the Bahamas Finance ministry. The current Comptroller of Customs is Mr Charles Turner.

The current minister of national security is Marvin Hanlon Dames [BHG 1]

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References

  1. "National Security, Ministry of". Government of the Bahamas. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  1. "National Security, Ministry of". Government of the Bahamas. Retrieved 30 May 2017.