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Shanty Town Demolition Sparks Outrage | Bahamas News
Crews tore down 64 of 67 homes in the Montgomery shanty town, leaving residents scrambling for belongings and facing uncertain futures after years of unstable living. The demolition, long warned about since February last year, turned violent when task force chairman Superintendent Stephen Carey was assaulted and needed stitches after being tripped by a resident who allegedly threatened a Defence Force officer — the assailant was arrested. For many, this wasn’t just losing a roof but their entire sense of security, especially as immigration officers were also reportedly present, heightening…
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