Marvin Dames
BahamaspoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Former National Security Minister Marvin Dames has recently criticized the Bahamian government's initiative to train police officers to drive ambulances in the Family Islands, arguing that it could further strain already limited law enforcement resources and jeopardize public safety during emergencies.
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Mr Davis referred to former National Security Minister Marvin Dames in the context of political conduct.
PM: US drug case too serious for spectacleBahamas· 2026-06-19
Mr Dames confirmed the business relationship but said he and his wife had no knowledge of, involvement in or benefit from any alleged unlawful activity.
‘I would deal with a party issue before a second newspaper cycle’Bahamas· 2026-02-26
Marvin Dames denied any involvement in a US drug trafficking case after his business partner was arrested.
Dames denies involvement after partner caught in $4m cocaine bustBahamas· 2026-02-25
Marvin Dames is a Free National Movement candidate for Mount Moriah who distanced himself and his wife from a US criminal investigation involving a business associate.
Dames distances self from US arrestBahamas· 2026-02-24Marvin Dames, the former national security minister, confirmed the accuracy of part of the FBI report regarding an informant.
DPM slams ‘completely false’ Epstein e-mailsBahamas· 2026-02-20
Marvin Dames, a former national security minister, confirmed his involvement in the report but questioned its authenticity.
Davis backs Sebas Bastian despite FBI file allegationsBahamas· 2026-02-09
Marvin Dames, the former national security minister, confirmed that the FBI report accurately stated he brought the informant to the US embassy.
Island luck co-founders slam human and gun trafficking allegations in Epstein fileBahamas· 2026-02-06Marvin Dames is contesting the Mount Moriah seat.
FNM to ratify eight candidates as election race heats upBahamas· 2026-02-03
Former National Security Minister Marvin Dames argued for the separation of the fire service from the police force.
Police denied mom viewing burned son’s body at sceneBahamas· 2025-08-27
Marvin Dames is noted for having cabinet experience during the Minnis administration.
Meritless criticism of Pintard | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-08-22
Then National Security Minister Marvin Dames announced that senior officials would meet with Axon Enterprise to explore the use of tasers.
Police may be given non-lethal weaponsBahamas· 2025-08-19
Marvin Dames is mentioned as an early favorite in the election.
INSIGHT: Political season begins in earnestBahamas· 2025-06-30
Former MPs from the Minnis administration who are re-entering the political fray include: Marvin Dames (Mount Moriah).
FNM announces 17 candidates | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-06-27
Former National Security Minister Marvin Dames has slammed the Davis administration for allocating what he described as meagre funding to the newly established Independent Commission of Investigations and the Office of the Ombudsman.
Dames: Funds not enough to ensure accountabilityBahamas· 2025-06-13
Mr Dames, who served as Minister of National Security under the Minnis administration, had criticised the plan as 'short-sighted'.
Munroe hits out at ‘petty and bitter’ Dames after comments on ambulancesBahamas· 2025-04-25
Former National Security Minister Marvin Dames has slammed the government’s decision to train police officers to drive ambulances in the Family Islands.
‘Don’t stretch police too thin’Bahamas· 2025-04-23