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Woman on cocaine charges in Colombia is from GB

THE Bahamian woman arrested over the weekend in Cartegenia, Colombia, accused of attempting to smuggle cocaine out of that country, is a resident of Grand Bahama, The Tribune has learned. The woman - of Freeport - was arrested while at the airport a

Two New Year babies welcomed into the world

Doctors Hospital celebrated the promise of a new year by proudly welcoming two precious new lives into the world.

Financial complexity sees another small bank close

I have recently learned of another small bank that, without being charged with any offence, chose to shut down facing the expense of complying with the growing complexity of Bahamian laws and rules compelled by foreign authorities like the EU and OECD. The last straw was having to hire a “compliance” officer who had no role in handling actual banking functions.

Two in hospital after GB nightclub stabbing

TWO men are in hospital following a stabbing incident at a nightclub in Freeport, according to police. ASP Terecita Pinder said police received a report of an argument at an establishment on Wimpole Street, involving a group of men, shortly after 2am on Sunday.

Attempted armed robbery thwarted by alert neighbours

NEIGHBOURS thwarted an attempted armed robbery Monday morning.

Walkabout won't solve the mess

How we solve our problems is a pretence of questionable sense – get five – six ASPs from the police together and do a walk-a-bout downtown, if that reassures anyone - gather four-five ASPs do a walk-about and all is resolved like drinking down Alka Seltzer!

Woman is detained by police after suspected cocaine found in her hair

A GUYANESE woman is in police custody after she was discovered with two pounds of cocaine "taped to her weave" at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) on Tuesday.

Trevorvano: Why I'm not at Moscow championships

"There was an issue and I have to respond to it," Bahamian athlete tells The Tribune about why he is not at the IAAF games.

Police close six nightclubs and bars

POLICE SHUT down six nightclubs and bars early yesterday morning for operating in breach of the Business and Liquor License Acts

Police seek help over robberies

POLICE are asking for the public’s help in solving five robberies that took place on Saturday and Sunday. The first incident took place around 1am on Saturday.

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BY DENISE MAYCOCK

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71-year-old man arrested after marijuana worth $250,000 found

ABOUT 2,500 marijuana plants, with an estimated street value of $250,000, have been discovered in Crossing Rock, Abaco, police reported yesterday.

Public help sought after armed robberies

POLICE are seeking the public’s help in solving two separate armed robberies that occurred on Monday.

ADRIAN GIBSON: What Independence means to the Bahamas at 40

COLUMNIST Adrian Gibson, who pens “A Young Man’s View” for The Tribune’s sister publication, The Big T, each Saturday, gives his assessment of our 40 years of independence, on the eve of the anniversary.

YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: The ethical hypocrisy of George Smith

WHENEVER I read, hear or watch a news story where former Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister and Exuma MP George Smith is an uncompromising purveyor of political ethics, I always have flashbacks to 1984.

VIDEO: INTERVIEW WITH VALENTINO 'SCROOGE' BROWN

Twenty years ago, gang leaders and politicians were of one accord in trying to tackle the rise in crime together. But, as Lamech Johnson hears, the failure to bring peace to the streets today is a consequence of politicians not fulfilling promises of economic opportunities for younger generations.

Progress in pharmacy price controls dispute

Bahamian pharmacies and the Government were last night said to have made progress in resolving their price control dispute as one operator rejected the Prime Minister’s assertion that savings are not being passed on to consumers.

WORLD VIEW: The relevance and state of US-Caribbean relations – Part 3

THIS is the final of a three-part commentary discussing the relevance and state of US-Caribbean relations against the backdrop of a publication by the Washington-based, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), entitled, “The Relevance of US-Caribbean Relations – Three Views”. CSIS deserves the Caribbean’s thanks for addressing the issue which has been ignored for decades by US agencies, except in the context of their preoccupation with drug trafficking and refugees.

Buyers and sellers in the health marketplace

The demand for health care is limitless but funding for it is not. And any scheme has to balance essential needs with what is desired. In the last of a series of articles this week Dr Robin Roberts highlights the critical issues in the formulation of a National Health Insurance scheme for The Bahamas.

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