Nassau, Bahamas March 11, 2008: The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited, BTC held a press conference today to announce that it will provide The Bahamas Crime Stoppers Foundation with a toll free number. The toll free number 1-242-300-8476 will allow individuals throughout The Bahamas to contact the police with information leading to the arrest and indictment of persons responsible for felony offences.
President & CEO, Mr. Leon Williams, said "BTC has always demonstrated good corporate citizenship, and is confident that this new toll free number will help the Bahamas Crime Stoppers Foundation."
Since its inception in 2001, BTC has provided the Crime Stoppers Foundation with the 328-TIPS telephone number. This telephone number was accessible to residents in New Providence. With the introduction of this toll free number, residents throughout the Family Islands will be able to call toll free and provide information that can solve crimes while remaining anonymous.
The Bahamas Crime Stoppers Foundation heavily relies on three essential elements to ensure the success of its program; the community, the media and the police. BTC hopes that this new toll free number will assist with the country's crime fighting efforts. |