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It is time for drastic measures

It is time for drastic measures EDITOR, The Tribune. Thank you for allowing me to address the letter by Mr Watkins. First of all I would like to thank you, Mr Watkins, for the great and special service you have given to our country as a police officer.

Challenge of revitalising Downtown

The Hon Minister of Tourism, Dinisio D’Aguliar (FNM-Free Town), and the Minnis Administration have their collective work cut out for them when it comes to the revitilisation of the downtown environment and The Festival Place at Prince George Dock. With the relocation of many traditional businesses and merchants from Bay Street, decades ago, to the inner city and suburbs, that main strip, from East Street up to the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge, has become an eye sore of no small order. In fact, Bay Street as we used to know it has become a ghost town and an area where Bahamians pimp out themselves and sell illegal drugs, according to the police.

Sergeant linda Sullivan a pioneer in the rbpf

A VETERAN Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) officer has been recognised for her pioneering role in leading the way for women in a male-dominated profession by the United States Embassy in Nassau.

Man jailed for possession of marijuana and cocaine

A 32-year-old man who was found with $26,000 worth of marijuana and cocaine was yesterday sentenced to nine months in prison.

The great marijuana debate

MOST Bahamians would never admit that he/she smokes or have smoked marijuana or cannabis, dead or alive. It is my considered opinion that unless and until an individual actually experiences something or an event he/she is unable to speak definitively on or about. Decades ago, as a youthful high school senior in Jamaica and later as a university student in London, England, I smoked and actually inhaled.

Grounds for refusal of citizenship expanded

THE Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill 2018 features expanded grounds for the refusal of citizenship under the constitution, and registration and naturalisation under the law to include terrorism, human and drug trafficking, as well as gang-related activities.

EDITORIAL: Turning dreams into reality

IT was the words – as well as the art – of Keith Thompson that caught the attention yesterday.

Cops grab 26 in huge Abaco raid

BAHAMIAN and American law enforcement officers teamed up for massive, surprise operation in Abaco yesterday, uncovering drugs and illegal weapons while arresting 26 people.

‘Miss Florida’ to face drugs trial next year

INTERNET sensation Handerea “Miss Florida” Rolle’s criminal trial alleging that she was caught with $1,700 worth of marijuana, intending to supply it to others, will continue early next year.

Project manager with drugs conviction

BERNARD Ross, the project manager for 4M Harbour Island LTD, was convicted of heroin possession in the United States in 1976, one of several run-ins he had with the law.

Cocaine dealer has sentence reduced for guilty plea

A man previously sentenced to three years in prison for being caught with 10 ounces of cocaine he planned to distribute has effectively had his sentence reduced to time served because he was not afforded a “rebate” for admitting to the offence.

Colombian pair accused of cocaine smuggling plot are denied bail

TWO Colombian men were denied bail and remanded to prison yesterday after they were arraigned for their alleged involvement in a $600,000 cocaine smuggling plot.

Carifta morning sessions free of charge

THE 2013 BTC Carifta Games is anticipated to be one of the most populated Carifta Games in the history of the region’s top junior track and field meet and the local organising committee is intent on ensuring a strong Bahamian presence in our role as hosts.

US concern over crime

THE UNITED States is concerned about the level of crime in the Bahamas but is confident the government will get a handle on it.

Bahamas 'to consider medicinal marijuana'

THE Bahamas government will consider the issue of medicinal marijuana as part of a regional body next month, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell confirmed yesterday.

Minnis: Murders headed higher than under FNM

THE PLP is on course to surpass the rate of deadly violence seen under the former government, Opposition Leader Hubert Minnis claimed.

DIANE PHILLIPS: Who is Potcake?

If you live on the eastern side of New Providence or have reason to be there, you see a figure that’s hard to ignore. He’s about 5’8”, sinewy, looks tough as nails and then some and oh, yes, he’s dragging a oversized cart of some kind with hubcaps hanging off the side, a mashed up stuffed animal on the handlebar and a cardboard sign with his thought of the day on the back.

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