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'Miss Florida' must wait as trial adjourned

HANDEREA “Miss Florida” Rolle’s trial over alleged drug possession with intent to supply was adjourned by over a month after the court was informed that her co-accused was not brought down from the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services to attend the proceedings.

LONE KILLER SHOOTS DEAD VICTIM, 26

A 26-year-old man became the country’s latest murder victim when he was shot early Saturday morning at an intersection.

'Let's lead the way on medical marijuana'

A SENIOR executive at the Public Hospitals Authority and leading pharmacist is urging government and local health officials to set the standard for medical marijuana research in the region. Dr Marvin Smith, who serves as PHA deputy director and chie

Marijuana stash discovered in Bimini

BIMINI police discovered a quantity of dangerous drugs on the island this week, a senior police official reported.

Suriname man arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling

A MAN from Suriname was arrested at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday after he was suspected of smuggling drugs into the country. Police said the man arrived from Jamaica shortly after 1pm when he was arrested by local officials.

Homicides ‘down by over half’

DESPITE several recent murders, homicides are still “down more than 50 percent” compared to last year, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said yesterday.

Gunned down as they played cards: Residents deny Pinewood victims linked to drugs

PINEWOOD Gardens residents have been left shocked and in fear following the weekend shooting spree which left two people dead and four injured.

‘Sin tax’ sacrifice needed to fund NHI

HEALTH officials will recommend to Cabinet that a sin tax be imposed to pay for National Health Insurance, possibly impacting the cost of items like alcohol, tobacco, lard and substances containing high-fructose corn syrup, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday.

Five in hospital after stabbing at Freeport nightclub

A STABBING at a nightclub in Freeport left five men in hospital, police said.

Arawak port joins in BP&L LNG bid

Arawak Cay’s port operator has joined a bid to supply Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) with liquefied natural gas (LNG), as it seeks to diversify from 100 per cent reliance on cargo shipping.

Anger over Black Panther’s rating

PATRINA Farquharson, who works with children and charitable groups, is raising money to take young people to see “Black Panther,” the cultural phenomenon hailed for its rare and empowering portrayal of blackness on the silver screen.

AK-47 rifles and ammo seized by police

POLICE seized two AK-47 rifles, dozens of rounds of ammunition and marijuana from a home on Market Street on Friday.

Appeal court allows extradition move

THE Court of Appeal has ordered extradition proceedings to continue against a man wanted in the United States on a drug charge after dismissing his appeal of a Supreme Court judge’s decision not to transfer the matter to another magistrate on the grounds of alleged bias.

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'Miss Florida' must wait as trial adjourned

LONE KILLER SHOOTS DEAD VICTIM, 26

'Let's lead the way on medical marijuana'

Marijuana stash discovered in Bimini

Suriname man arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling

Homicides ‘down by over half’

Gunned down as they played cards: Residents deny Pinewood victims linked to drugs

‘Sin tax’ sacrifice needed to fund NHI

Five in hospital after stabbing at Freeport nightclub

Arawak port joins in BP&L LNG bid

Anger over Black Panther’s rating

AK-47 rifles and ammo seized by police

Appeal court allows extradition move

Suspected cocaine found in abandoned building

Ferguson: Our focus is fighting crime

US donates ballistic equipment to help the fight against crime

Web hit’s tears after drug bust

Police kill armed man near school playground

Police responding ‘in kind’ to criminal violence

Commodore denies tabloid reports of sloop collision

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