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'Ninety' Knowles sues for $70m
CONVICTED drug “kingpin” Samuel “Ninety” Knowles is seeking $70m in damages from the government for the “emotional, mental torture” he experienced as a result of his “premature” extradition to the United States almost ten years ago.
BAAA breaks its silence on ‘dark side’ of doping
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) finally broke its silence on the “dark side” of doping, in which the Bahamas has been accused of assisting in the supplies of performance-enhancing drugs to some elite athletes. In a press release, the BAAA made it crystal clear that they will continue to have a “zero” policy and will continue to promote a clean and healthy sport.
THE FINISH LINE: ‘It’s time to pull the curtain down on 2015 and usher in 2016’
It’s not how you start, nor how you get there. Most importantly, it’s how you finish.
Anti-doping commission to respond to documentary
THE Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission plans to respond to claims made by an international news agency that The Bahamas is a source from where top world athletes allegedly received some of their dosages of banned performance enhancing drugs, The Tribune has learned.
Mixed reviews over ‘The Dark Side - Secrets of the Sports Dopers’
THERE were mixed reviews on Tuesday after published reports on the allegations against the Bahamas in a documentary from Al Jazeera’s Investigation Unit broadcast on Sunday were published in local dailies.
Sports doping investigation suggests Bahamian connection for drugs
THE Bahamas has been implicated as a source from where some of the world’s top sports stars, including former world 100 metres record holder Tim Montgomery, allegedly received some of their dosages of banned performance enhancing drugs.
$10,000 secures release for two men over drugs possession
TWO MEN who recently pleaded guilty to possession of 100 pounds of marijuana have been released from custody after each paid $10,000 to the Magistrates Court on Thursday.
American in custody over huge Bimini drugs seizure
AN AMERICAN man was remanded to prison on Christmas Eve after he was charged in connection with the seizure this week of more than 1,400 pounds of cocaine in Bimini.
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.
Bus passenger foils armed robber as police investigate 11 weekend incidents
AN ATTEMPT by an armed man to rob a fellow passenger on a public service bus in the area of Balfour Avenue and Minnie Street late on Friday afternoon was foiled after a struggle and the gun turned over to police. It was one of 11 armed robberies in New Providence reported by police over a 36-hour period from Friday evening to Sunday morning.
Two held after 100 pounds of marijuana found
TWO men are in police custody after they were found in possession of 100 pounds of marijuana early on Friday morning.
School stabbing is no surprise
Why should anyone be surprised with the seriousness of the fatal stabbing of the student?
Better forms of corporate giving
People often refer to Christmas as the season of giving. It is a time when most corporate donors ‘show their shape’ and give to charitable organisations, churches, the homeless and other non-profit entities.
Haitians detained by authorities say they paid trafficker to take them to the US
Six Haitian nationals who claimed that they had paid money to a human trafficker to be smuggled to the United States were taken into custody by Bahamian authorities in Grand Bahama this week.
A personal view of Canadian healthcare
I have been following the current debate on national health insurance in absolute amazement. How can a consulting company come to our country and tell us that we should implement a system that has bankrupted other countries that are bigger and wealthier than ours? All the government can say is trust us, we would never do anything to hurt the economy!
Teenager in hospital after shooting
A TEEN is in serious condition in hospital following a shooting incident in Freeport on Monday evening, police reported.
'This country needs a change of leadership'
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said it has become more evident that the country is “in desperate need” of a leadership change due to economic “freefall” and rising unemployment.
Eight Bahamians are extradited to the US
EIGHT Bahamian men were extradited to the United States yesterday to face drug trafficking charges after an 11-year legal battle.
The effects of posture
Posture ranks right up at the top of the list when you are talking about good health. It is as important as eating right, exercising, getting a good night’s sleep and avoiding potentially harmful substances like alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
Curtain closes on film festival
GOING into the 12th annual Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) two weeks ago, founder and executive director Leslie Vanderpool emphasised the value of developing the festival while simultaneously improving the country’s local film industry, promising that this year’s selection of films would showcase the industry’s best in The Bahamas.