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TOUGH CALL: Journalism that shook the leaders of the world
IT’S been 42 years since the Watergate break-in that eventually forced US President Richard Nixon from office, after an investigation that has been described as one of the greatest achievements of modern journalism.
Chiropractic and chest pain
BY THE BAHAMAS
YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Country proves to be weak fighting illegal meds trade
For the last two weeks, I’ve been researching the local pharmaceutical industry, particularly after reading a report about an alleged counterfeit drugs scheme involving a pharmacy in Freeport (Grand Bahama) and hearing complaints - by reliable sources - about the propensity of some Bahamian importers and pharmacists to “pass off” fake pharmaceutical drugs as genuine and to engage in parallel imports of drugs from countries whose reputational standing is shot.
Concerns admitted over drug plan sustainability
LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson yesterday admitted that “there is some concern” with regards to the sustainability of the National Prescription Drug Plan, noting that the number of beneficiaries has more than tripled to 25,000 since it was first introduced three years ago.
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By Rev Canon S Sebastian Campbell
Officials downplay hospital condition concerns
PUBLIC Hospitals Authority officials yesterday downplayed several concerns raised by a doctor about conditions at the Princess Margaret Hospital while pointing to changes that have taken place to alleviate issues with the state of the facility.
Three men charged over $2m marijuana seizure
THREE men were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the seizure of $2m worth of marijuana found on a boat in waters off New Providence.
Community in shock after doctor drowns while jet skiing
THE medical and business community in Freeport is in shock following the death of Dr Havard Cooper Jr, who reportedly suffered a heart attack while jet skiing at Fortune Beach on Saturday.
POLICE NET $3M IN DRUG SEIZURES
DRUGS Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers discovered more than $1m worth of marijuana on Thursday afternoon in Exuma, hours after they seized $2m worth of marijuana on a boat in waters off New Providence.
Marijuana worth $2m seized on speedboat
DRUG Enforcement Unit officers seized $2 million worth of marijuana early yesterday morning on a speedboat in waters off New Providence. With this seizure, police have captured more than $10 million worth of marijuana and $13 million in cocaine so far this year.
Leaky roofs and a shortage of antibiotics highlighted at hospital
A LOCAL physician has raised concerns about the Princess Margaret Hospital, chief among them a shortage of much needed antibiotics along with deteriorating conditions that have left leaking roofs and buckets strategically placed around the facility to collect the dripping water.
Counterfeit drug 'front' facing fraud re-trial
The alleged Bahamian ‘front’ for a multinational counterfeit prescription drugs ring, who ignored warnings she was selling fake product, is facing a re-trial on fraud-related charges.
Triple murder suspect on bail shot by police during chase
A MAN on bail for a triple murder was shot Monday after opening fire on police officers who were attempting to arrest him on Cowpen Road.
Deals signed to tackle Haiti migration
GOVERNMENT leaders yesterday declared historic progress on combatting irregular migration with the signing of three agreements with the Republic of Haiti.
Man arrested after drugs found
ABACO police have arrested a 26-year-old male resident of Dundas Town after he was allegedly found in possession of illegal drugs and a firearm.
Four years for Canadian pilot in $1m drug plot
CANADIAN pilot Michael Webster yesterday received the mandatory minimum sentence for his involvement in a $1m drug plot that was foiled at the country’s main point of entry.
Death, masculinity and bullying
By Dr Ian Bethell-Bennett
Man dies diving off Harbour Island
POLICE in Eleuthera are investigating the death of a man who died following a fishing trip over the weekend.
Two arrested for drug possession
TWO men were arrested for drugs possession over the weekend in Grand Bahama after a team of officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Coral Garden around 10am on Friday.