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Drugs and firearm seized
POLICE on patrol took a quantity of dangerous drugs and a firearm off the streets of New Providence in separate incidents.
Second suspect accused over $4m cocaine haul
A SECOND man was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a $4m cocaine seizure that occurred six weeks ago in eastern Grand Bahama.
First-time offender told if he can’t handle jail he shouldn’t break the law
A TEEN’S arraignment and admission of guilt concerning firearm related offences yesterday allowed a court official the opportunity to denounce ongoing gun violence and crime in the country.
Man who hid drugs stash in wall claimed they were for sister’s cancer treatment
A MAN was sentenced to 24 months in prison yesterday Kendal Nairn, 33, appeared before Magistrate Andrew Forbes facing a charge of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply concerning a seizure by police on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2016 in Montell Heights.
$5,000 fine for man guilty of marijuana possession
A MAN was fined $5,000 yesterday after he pleaded guilty to possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.
Cruise passenger ‘thought marijuana was legal’
PAY the fine or do the time was a magistrate’s order yesterday to an American man who pleaded guilty when charged with possession of dangerous drugs.
The church and gambling - a burning moral issue
THE RECENT statement of the Rev Dr Ranford Patterson, President of the Bahamas Christian Council, regarding the Church and gambling is by no means to be considered as a retreat from participation in its endeavour to deal with this “burning moral issue”.
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: New Year resolve required to energise a modern Bahamas
By all accounts, in 2017 the major political parties will no doubt be conducting a scorched earth policy in the lead up to what will likely be a hotly contested general election.
SANCHESKA Vs RENALDO: NFL Picks Week 16
The “I’m So Happy This Is a Thing” Award presented by Rodney Moncur’s appointment to the Senate – Coaches going for it on fourth down and going for two point conversions with regularity.
Turnquest not surprised by Gibson’s blame of union
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said yesterday he isn’t surprised by Labour Minister Shane Gibson’s attempt to shift blame for the termination of more than 60 One&Only Ocean Club employees to the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union, calling the move the latest in a trend of demonstrating hostility towards Bahamian workers.
Bran: Can we afford NHI after downgrade?
The Opposition’s newly-appointed Senate leader yesterday questioned whether the Bahamas can afford National Health Insurance (NHI) following its downgrade to ‘junk’ status, urging the Government to reveal its “end game plan” for the scheme.
Freeport couple arrested for illegal drugs at home
A Freeport couple was arrested on Sunday when police discovered a quantity of illegal drugs at a residence in the Sergeant Major Road area. According to a police report, officers executed a search warrant shortly after 6pm at a residence, where they found a quantity of marijuana.
Andre Chappelle loses battle with cancer
ANDRE Chappelle, who saved himself from a life on the streets and reformed to help others beat their demons, died at home from cancer at the weekend.
INSIGHT: Keeping children safe in our classrooms is a lesson we must learn
A comprehensive review of schools security is required not just for now but for the future of our students, former assistant police commissioner Paul Thompson says . . .
Man shot after intervening in nightclub argument
POLICE are seeking the public’s help in solving an armed robbery and a shooting incident that has left a man detained in hospital on Saturday.
Hospital air conditioning system broken down again
THE air conditioning system at the $100m Critical Care Block at the Princess Margaret Hospital has broken down again, according to sources close to the matter.
Lending a helping hand to a friend in need
WHEN customers line up at McDonald’s this month, they will be offered more than the usual fare. They will have the opportunity to help the family of a hero who has spent years helping others.
EDITORIAL: Govt’s due diligence of CTFE must be thorough
AS a Bahamas government delegation jetted to Hong Kong over the weekend, to meet with and conduct a due diligence investigation of the conglomerate that wants to purchase Baha Mar, it would seem by announcements being made in Nassau that the trip is only a formality.
Nassau port operator mulls $65m Haiti bid
The Nassau Container Port’s (NCP) operator is evaluating whether to bid on a $65 million port redevelopment project in Haiti, as it targets “material financial benefits” from expanding into the Caribbean.
EDITORIAL: Time to pull the plug on BPL deal
ON SUNDAY, as hundreds shouted and cheered the sailing at the Best of the Best Regatta at Montagu Park and as others revelled in the elite world of Albany with golf greats like Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson and Tiger Woods vying for a $3.5 million purse, the Bahamas must have seemed from the outside to be idyllic.