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Four ounces of marijuana leads to man’s arrest in GB
GRAND Bahama police have arrested a Freeport man in connection with the discovery of illegal drugs in the Freeport area.
Court of Appeal upholds prison sentence for three drug convicts
THREE men convicted of having $1.6m worth of marijuana off the coast of Andros in 2019 had their three-year prison sentence upheld yesterday by the Court of Appeal.
‘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.
Rastafarians frustrated on constitutional challenge for religious use of marijuana
THE Rastafarian community is frustrated waiting for the Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of laws prohibiting their possession and use of marijuana.
Darville: Antimicrobial resistance is a ‘new threat to the entire region’
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said antimicrobial resistance is an emerging threat in the region.
Taxi chief backs conduct code to eliminate all ‘undesirables’
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s (BTCU) president has backed the proposed new “code of conduct” for drivers as a way to remove an “influx of undesirables” from the industry.
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.
Bahamas Aquatics stands firmly in support of Joanna Evans
WITH Olympian and multiple Bahamian national record holder Joanna Evans being sidelined with a two-year ban for a drug violation that will run through February 12, 2024, Bahamas Aquatics has stepped forth and given her their full support in her quest to be vindicated.
Serious crime 28% down - but rape cases increase
SERIOUS crime has declined by more than a quarter this year, according to Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander, although there has been an increase in the number of rapes.
INSIGHT: From founding to modern day, the history of the police force
The Royal Bahamas Police Force is celebrating its own history as we count down towards independence. In this article provided by the force, the steps toward the creation of the modern force are detailed - along with the history of the leaders of the force since Bahamian independence.
Man fined $5,000 for possession of drugs
A MAN was fined $5,000 yesterday after he admitted possessing $2,300 of marijuana as well as a quantity of cocaine near his home earlier this week.
EDITORIAL: Why is Dr Minnis opposed to gun strategy?
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was in a talkative mood yesterday.
MINNIS: PM ‘NO CLUE ON CRIME’ – Former leader says Davis focusing on US gun makers and not on tackling crime
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis accused his successor of putting the United States at the centre of this country’s crime problems rather than focusing on local sources of violence and dysfunction.
K9 units assist in drug find
POLICE arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply on Tuesday.
Ex-Prison Officer guilty of smuggling drug into prison
A FORMER prison officer was found guilty yesterday of smuggling drugs into the prison.
EDITORIAL: Long overdue for legal reform
IN highlighting some good news – with a drop in the murder rate so far this year – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander also illuminated the problems that we face.
Murder sees 22 percent decline in first quarter
THE murder rate dropped by more than a fifth in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander.
Man found with drugs on $2k bail
A 66-year-old man was granted $2,000 bail yesterday after allegedly being found with marijuana and cocaine on Monday.
Pharma battle
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PHARMACEUTICAL companies typically compete with each other in various areas such as research and development, marketing and sales. Some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world include Pfizer, Novartis, Roche, Merck & Co and Sanofi, and all of them are being traded on the various stock exchanges.
THE KDK REPORT: Above the River Nile
THE famed Nile River is located in north-eastern Africa where it flows into the Mediterranean Sea. Whether or not it’s the longest river in the world is up for debate but certainly, without reproach, it remains the most historically significant. Dividing Egypt in two, the Nile was quintessentially critical in the evolution of the Egyptian civilisation as it was used to transport goods, provided a never-ending supply of food and single handedly nourished crops utilised for sustenance and trade.