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$2m drugs trial next month - with or without money
A MAN accused of possessing $2m worth of marijuana has been told by a magistrate that his trial will proceed next month with or without his attorney present.
Objections to chain of custody in drugs trial
THE lawyer of two men and a former policewoman, accused of conspiring to possess $64,000 worth of cocaine, objected to a forensic examiner giving evidence yesterday about items she received from the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
FNM 'Will Make Healthcare A Priority'
IN his remarks to participants at the 10th Annual Eight Weeks to Wellness Community Programme on Monday, Opposition leader, Dr Hubert Minnis, told the more than 120 graduates that the “FNM will make healthcare a priority and will continue the remaining phases of our health plan”.
Are you sabotaging yourself?
You are either your best friend or your worst enemy. If you are living the latter position, then the habit of taking one step forward and take three steps back becomes like a mini prison.
'Legalising marijuana in the Bahamas should not be up for discussion'
THE estimated multi-billion dollar medical marijuana industry should not be up for discussion in The Bahamas, according to Rev Dr Randford Patterson.
Suspects say not guilty to $64,000 question
A POLICEWOMAN was taking $64,000 worth of cocaine to a “boy” whose name she wished not to reveal, a magistrate heard in a trial yesterday.
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Something may be wrong in your neighbourhood. There’s too much violence, or there’s an ever-present threat. Perhaps a child or adult you know was robbed. Maybe you’ve seen signs of drug dealing.
Two charged in connection with $1.5m drug seizure
A MAN celebrating his 24th birthday yesterday found himself before the Magistrate’s Court facing charges in connection with a $1.5 million drug seizure off the coast of Long Island this week.
Five in custody over murder of 20-year-old
POLICE have five men in custody for questioning into the murder of a 20-year-old man on Thursday night. The victim was gunned down shortly after 9.30pm as he walked through Wilson Track with another man.
Moss: Leaders were warned over crime
BAHAMIAN leaders in every sector of society failed to address crime warnings nearly 10 years ago, according to Rev Dr CB Moss, who said the country was “reaping the bitter fruits of our neglect”.
Man gunned down while walking in the street
AUTHORITIES are trying to determine a motive behind the fatal shooting of a man who was taking a leisurely walk with a woman friend on Wednesday night.
$1.5m haul of drugs seized
POLICE arrested two men in connection with a $1.5m drug seizure yesterday.
Three men killed in shootings
TWO Pinewood Gardens men were gunned down in separate incidents hours apart and a 41-year-old was shot dead taking the country’s murder count this year to 34.
Lack of stenographer at heart of appeal
TWO men are appealing a judge’s ruling that their right to a fair trial would not be in jeopardy without the presence of a stenographer.
Bahamian woman charged in U.S.
A 44-year-old Bahamian woman has been charged in a Florida court with aiding the escape of a man wanted for more than a dozen sexual offences in Osceola County.
$3m marijuana haul discovered
DRUG Enforcement Unit officers discovered $3m worth of marijuana near the Ragged Island chain of cays last week.
Lady Pindling would not be a good choice
EDITOR, The Tribune.
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The US – Caribbean’s friend or unintentional foe?
SEVEN ARRESTED BY MOBILE DIVISION OFFICERS
Police Mobile Division saturation patrols arrested seven people in the last 24 hours.
Marijuana users do not 'function perfectly'
“THERE is no such thing as being inebriated from weed. You can smoke all day long and still work, still drive, still talk, basically you can still function perfectly. But drink straight for two hours. You won’t be able to stand, talk or function at all. Yet weed is illegal... How did this planet get so stupid?”