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Trio face cocaine retrial in February

THE retrial of a former woman police officer, her brother and another man in connection with a $64,000 cocaine seizure at Lynden Pindling International Airport five years ago has been adjourned to next year.

Murders in GB down by 45% but overall crime constant

MURDERS in Grand Bahama decreased by 45 percent in 2018 however there was no percentage change in overall crime figures for the island, according to statistics presented by Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson yesterday.

No restriction on cannabis-based products

THERE are no restrictions on the import of topical products containing cannabis compound CBD, according to Customs Controller Dr Geannine Moss yesterday.

Masked man in shotgun raid on grocery store

A WEEKEND filled with crime saw a masked man armed with a shotgun robbing a grocery store, a mother and son arrested for drug possession, and a police chase ending with a stolen car crashing into a home.

Amateur Boxing Federation of Bahamas to hold seminar

IN an effort to ensure that its coaches and members are kept abreast of the new rules, the Amateur Boxing Federation of the Bahamas is all set to hold a one-day seminar in the boxing centre at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday.

Greenslade: No crime crisis in Grand Bahama

FREEPORT – Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade said statistics show that crime in Grand Bahama went down in 2013, and there is no crisis on the island.

Heartworm disease in dogs

Heartworm disease is becoming one of the more common ailments afflicting dogs today in The Bahamas. It is caused by the heartworm, Dirofilaria Immitis.

Two suspects in hospital after gunfight with police

A POLICE shooting left two men in hospital - one in serious condition - after an exchange of gunfire and subsequent car crash into a local residence in the early hours of Saturday.

Heartworm disease

By DR BASIL SANDS

Counterfeits undercut market prices by 50%

THERE is a “tangible” link between the smuggling of tobacco products and organised crime, it was stated yesterday, with one executive claiming that smugglers were likely to sell at prices 50 per cent below legitimate vendors as they are not paying taxes.

Six women arrested for ‘exotic dancing and prostitution’

SIX Colombian women are in police custody after they were arrested Saturday night for alleged “prostitution and exotic dancing”.

Hunt for men who stole car

POLICE are on the hunt for two men who robbed a man of his vehicle early on Friday morning.

Man who raped and tried to drown woman gets sentence reduced

A MAN, convicted of raping and attempting to drown a woman at Potter’s Cay Dock in 2019, has had his ten-year prison sentence reduced by the Appeals Court.

Kidney transplant plan launched

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness plans to launch a comprehensive kidney transplant programme, with the aim of performing ten transplants by the end of next year.

Teen granted $3,000 bail on housebreaking accusation

A 15-year-old youth was granted $3,000 bail after being accused of breaking into a woman’s home last week.

‘I violated parole to look after children since mom’s murder’

A MAN pleaded guilty in court yesterday to violating bail - but said he did so because he must care for his children after their mother was found dead in a canal last month.

Man used sword on gas attendant

A MAN was ordered to complete 75 hours of community service after admitting attacking a gas station attendant with a sword last week.

Being taken for a ride

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic merchants increased prices on numerous goods claiming that due to supply chain issues and higher shipping costs they were forced to sell the goods at a higher price. If you checked this was the story globally and there were a number of news stories that confirmed this issue.

Man shot after coming to rescue of female friend

A MAN was shot after he attempted to stop an assailant from choking a female friend on Sunday night.

$1,500 fine for theft attempt

A 48-year-old man was fined $1,500 after officers caught him attempting to steal a water heater during curfew from a local restaurant last week.

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