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Commissioner: gangs not to blame for recent violence
THE recent spate of violence should be blamed on organised crime, drug trafficking and other profit seeking activities rather than gang warfare, according to the Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade.
Three arrests after $1.2m marijuana find
THREE men are in police custody after they were caught attempting to smuggle more than $1 million worth of what is suspected to be marijuana into Andros early yesterday morning.
Bid for early release dismissed by judge
A JUDGE yesterday dismissed a man’s request for early release from prison in an application that disputed the lawfulness of his four-year mandatory minimum sentence for firearm and ammunition possession.
Killing The Bahamas
LAST week, a man was sentenced by a magistrate to a mere ten months for possession of a nine millimetre pistol, an instrument whose only purpose is to kill or injure human beings. According to police, upon arrest the accused made a statement rationalising his possession of the weapon on the grounds of his need for protection, having stolen $2,000.00 worth of drugs from another drug dealer. So far from minimising his culpability, the explanation contained an admission of another serious criminal offence.
Anti-doping commission warns over allegations in Al Jazeera documentary
THE Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission has warned local sports bodies to “disassociate” themselves from allegations of doping raised in a report by international news agency Al Jazeera last month.
Drug dealer's appeal over jurisdiction rejected by court
THE Court of Appeal was divided 2-1 in rejecting a drug convict’s application that questioned its jurisdiction to order that he serve two more years in prison if he fails to pay a $250,000 fine.
Bahamas must 'get on board' following UK's marijuana bid
The UK’s decision to approve marijuana for medical use shows why The Bahamas must “get on board”, one advocate yesterday dismissing estimates pegging its economic impact at $5m as “jokey”.Terry Miller, chairman of the Bahamas Cannabis Research Instit
Dr Michael Darville: Antimicrobial resistance a 'menacing' problem
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville admitted Friday that antimicrobial resistance has been a “menacing” problem in the medical community for a long time.
DNA criticises PLP and govt on marijuana issue
THE Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is accusing the Opposition party of being “late” and the Minnis Administration of being “slow” regarding the issue of marijuana decriminalisation.
Natural remedies vs prescribed drugs
Exploring the benefits of natural medicine versus pharmaceutical drugs will be the theme of Solomon’s Fresh Market’s latest health seminar scheduled in-store for this Saturday.Dr Monique Thompson, the founder of Cornerstone Healing Institute, will fa
Ambassador tells of Cuba relationship
ERNESTO Soberon Guzman, Cuba’s Ambassador to The Bahamas, spoke yesterday of the bilateral relationship between the countries, highlighting that the neighbours faced the same challenges, including trafficking in people and drugs.
Tourist guilty over hemp
AN AMERICAN tourist was discharged by a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being found with Indian Hemp.
Mexico's Zetas cartel denies role in killing of 49
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Banners have appeared in northern Mexico signed by the Zetas drug cartel saying the gang was not responsible for killing 49 people whose mutilated bodies were found on a highway in a neighbouring state. An employee of the prosecutors' o
One gram of hemp gets man 25 hours community service
A MAN was ordered to complete 25 hours of community service after admitting to marijuana possession.
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.
First of the year – hospital welcomes new babies of 2024
IN a partnership between the Public Hospitals Authority and Lowe’s Wholesale Drug, gift baskets were given to nurses who helped deliver the first boy and girl of the new year yesterday.
Two arrested after marijuana find
TWO men were arrested for possession of dangerous drugs in Freeport on Monday.
Six arrested after drug seizure in Freeport
Grand Bahama Police arrested six men after allegedly discovering suspected marijuana and cocaine at a residence in the Freeport area.
Pilot held over cocaine
A PILOT is in police custody after attempting to smuggle cocaine into Grand Bahama, Saturday morning.