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Our system gives one person too much power

The general elections scheduled for 2022 will not be our fathers’ elections. There is an emerging realignment of politics as we know it in our wonderful nation. The FNM is now approaching its third year back in office. While there have been some small baby steps and minimal successes, the political jury is still out on its performance or lack thereof over the last two years and counting.

A COMIC'S VIEW: Don't let the opportunities given to us by marijuana go up in smoke

I’VE noticed over the past few weeks, especially on the talk show circuit, that the narrative of those against the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana in the Bahamas is starting to change, with talking points becoming far more objective.

Marijuana: We can't be left behind

MARIJUANA is an “industry that we should not turn our back on”, Caribbean Development Bank president Dr William Warren Smith has warned, adding it would be “foolhardy” for countries in the region not to capitalise on the opportunities the plant brings for the medical, agriculture and trade industries.

What constitutes theft?

1. A moralist who prides himself in not stealing but yet makes a false claim to the insurance company.

Man jailed over illegal firearms, three others plead not guilty

IT was not a happy birthday for a Chippingham resident who was sentenced yesterday to five years in prison for two illegal firearms found by police during a house raid in Long Island.

Lowe's supports BSF's RBC National Swim Championship next weekend

LOWE’S Wholesale Drug Agency Limited, celebrating its 60th anniversary, has come on board to assist the Bahamas Swimming Federation in the staging of their 42nd Royal Bank of Canada National Swimming Championships at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swimming Complex next weekend.

Suretors left to face court after bailed man's no-show

TWO suretors found themselves strapped with a $500 fine or alternative prison sentence yesterday, because the man they stood $7,500 bail for on a drug possession charge failed to turn up for numerous court dates.

Moss: Leaders were warned over crime

BAHAMIAN leaders in every sector of society failed to address crime warnings nearly 10 years ago, according to Rev Dr CB Moss, who said the country was “reaping the bitter fruits of our neglect”.

Bethel mourns after death of granddaughter in shooting

THE grandfather of a young woman who died after she was repeatedly shot during a car chase says his family “might be bowed down in grief – but we are not overcome by it.”

Our new defender

HMBS Arthur Hanna, the first of eight new vessels in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s new fleet, arrived in the country yesterday morning, nearly a month ahead of its proposed June 13 arrival date.

Any spying on The Bahamas 'would have been within law'

ANY surveillance conducted by the United States in the Bahamas would have been done within the law, according to a senior anti-drugs official yesterday.

Two held in car theft ring probe

POLICE are questioning two persons, a man and a woman, who they suspect to be a part of a major car theft ring.

The costs of NHI

Retired Archbishop Drexel Gomez I suggest should speak to a few, note few, of his inner circle and associates and canvass them to see how many owe thousands in back real property taxes and utility bills before advocating further tax burdens.

New PHA medical advisor named

THE Public Hospitals Authority has announced the appointment of Dr Nelson A Clarke as medical advisor.

Van donated to youth soccer organisation

LAST week, US Chargé d’Affaires Lisa Johnson visited Gambier Village in New Providence to mark the delivery of a 15-passenger van to Youth Empowerment through Soccer International (YESI) in the Bahamas.

Double attempted murder suspect denied bail

A JUDGE denied bail yesterday to a man awaiting trial for double attempted murder.

Judo Federation launches ‘Neighbourhood Heroes’

BAHAMAS Judo Federation has launched the social media campaign, Neighbourhood Heroes. Its purpose is to bring awareness of the training and accomplishments of the athletes who are trying out for the CARIFTA 2017 and other international tournaments.

Bahamian arrested after 51kg cocaine seized

POLICE arrested a Bahamian man at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Sunday in connection with the seizure of 51 kilos of cocaine. According to police, shortly after 8am, K-9 officers on duty at the LPIA Jet Aviation Centre assisted by officers from the Airport Division conducted a search of a chartered aircraft that had just landed. Officers found two large bags containing 51 kilos of cocaine.

Man denied bail for multiple curfew violations

A MAN on bail for murder was sent to prison yesterday after being accused of breaching his curfew five times.

Five hunted over armed robberies

POLICE are searching for five men responsible for two separate armed robberies on Wednesday, one of which took place in a bank‘s parking lot.

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