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Police lack creole speakers
Police lack creole speakers THE Royal Bahamas Police Force continues to lack sufficient Creole speakers to combat the major role played by Haitian-Bahamian gangs in the drugs trade, according to the US State Department. The newly released 2012 edition of
Probe into fake drugs
Probe into fake drugs A COMMITTEE has been formed to investigate claims of courterfeit pharmaceutical drug sales. In partnership with the Bahamas Pharmacy Council, the Ministry of Health has launched a probe into allegations that the drugs are being impo
Men held over drug find
Men held over drug find POLICE officers made three drug finds in New Providence over the weekend. The first incident took place around 10.30am on Friday, when Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers, acting on a tip, searched a property on Amos Ferguson Str
Scheme aims to help beat drugs
Scheme aims to help beat drugs A NEW initiative aims to give prisoners a better chance at a successful, drug-free life after release. National Security officials met with senior prison officers yesterday to launch the HMP Challenge Drug Therapy Programme
DIRECTOR of OPBAT Operations, Commander Louie Parks, with the Youth Express campers at the RBDF base.
THE winners of the first "Youth Express" essay, rap and poetry contest participated in an Operation Bahamas Turks and Caicos helicopter demonstration at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Base at Coral Harbour. The 29 students, ages 11-15, had the opportunit
Poets, rapper and writers to join camp with peers
Poets, rapper and writers to join camp with peers The winners of the first "Youth Express" essay, rap and poetry contest, co-sponsored by the United States Embassy in partnership with the Bahamas National Drug Council, are participating in a National Pee
FIVE ARRESTED OVER DRUGS
FIVE men were taken into custody after they were allegedly found with drugs and bullet proof vests. Five men, ages 53, 49, 38, 36, and 32 were taken into custody after the Central Intelligence Bureau, with a warrant, searched the Big Boys Cafe, Robinson R
Marijuana fields found
Marijuana fields found POLICE have discovered six large marijuana fields in Andros. A total of 26,000 plants, ranging in size from one inch to four feet, were confiscated. Officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit made the find in bushes near the communit
PM highlights efforts to defeat crime
PM highlights efforts to defeat crime PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham opened the FNM Fox Hill Headquarters on Saturday, endorsing candidate Shonel Ferguson. Speaking out on the war on crime, Mr Ingraham said the government has "invested extraordinary amou
POLICE OPERATIONS HAILED AS SUCCESS
POLICE OPERATIONS HAILED AS SUCCESS THREE major police operations launched by the Central Division are being hailed as a success following a number of arrests and citations. Newly appointed commander of the division, Supt Stephen Dean, said his officers
PM: PLP are yellow not gold
PM: PLP are yellow not gold PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham launched his most scathing attack yet on the PLP's record in office last night - and had an FNM crowd in stitches as he turned the opposition's own campaign slogan against them. The opposition,
FNM fires back over slush fund claims
THE FNM hit back at State Minister of National Security Keith Bell's allegation that confiscated drug money was used as a "slush fund" under the former government - claiming the minister's comments reveal he doesn't know what he's talking about.
Benefits of eating salad daily
Benefits of eating salad daily By Get Well Bahamas A recently held salad making contest in the Get Well Bahamas Health and Fitness Challenge highlighted the importance of eating green. Since joining the program a few weeks ago, participants have be exp
Benefits of eating salad daily
Benefits of eating salad daily By Get Well Bahamas A recently held salad making contest in the Get Well Bahamas Health and Fitness Challenge highlighted the importance of eating green. Since joining the program a few weeks ago, participants have be exp
Zero tolerance pledge by PM
Zero tolerance pledge by PM PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham declared war last night on the casual attitude to petty crimes in the Bahamas. Speaking at the opening of the FNM's Ft Charlotte constituency office, Mr Ingraham said he is spearheading a zero-to
Zero tolerance pledge by PM
Zero tolerance pledge by PM PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham declared war last night on the casual attitude to petty crimes in the Bahamas. Speaking at the opening of the FNM's Ft Charlotte constituency office, Mr Ingraham said he is spearheading a zero-to
Former MP in tears for next generation
Former MP in tears for next generation By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FORMER member of parliament Edward "Dud" Maynard broke down in tears yesterday over the growing disparity between the ideals and aspirations o
Former MP in tears for next generation
Former MP in tears for next generation By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FORMER member of parliament Edward "Dud" Maynard broke down in tears yesterday over the growing disparity between the ideals and aspirations o
Former MP in tears for next generation
Former MP in tears for next generation By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FORMER member of parliament Edward "Dud" Maynard broke down in tears yesterday over the growing disparity between the ideals and aspirations o
A PASTORAL LETTER TO THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ON THE UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTIONS
By REV LAISH BOYD DIOCESAN BISHOP MY brothers and sisters of the Anglican family, let me take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New calendar year. It is my prayer that 2012 will bring to you every blessing, peace, fulfillment and lasting joy in
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