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Bahamas and Turks and Caicos' drug seizures already surpass those of 2018

DRUG seizures conducted as part of collaborative efforts to combat trafficking in The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos have already outpaced those of 2018.

‘Don’t shoot the messenger - there are laws'

AS the government’s crackdown on CBD products also forces out dairy alternative hemp milk and protein powders, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands says “don’t shoot the messenger”.

Drugs and firearms found on Exuma

EXUMA police conducted special operations in three settlements on Tuesday and recovered a quantity of dangerous drugs and two illegal firearms.

Freeport man denies dangerous dog charges

A 27-year-old man was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a ferocious dog attack.

EDITORIAL: The truth about murder

THERE is a harsh reality behind the statistics of murder that is rarely seen in all its brutal truth.

‘Cannabis’ u-turn hits firm hard

THE government’s crackdown on the importation of cannabis products, most notably hemp and CBD, is costing one health food retailer thousands of dollars.

Man, woman critical in hospital after shooting

A MAN and a woman were left in hospital after they were shot on Tuesday night.

RICHARD COULSON: If crime-ravaged New York could clean up its act, why can’t we?

Nassau has just recorded 13 killings in 21 days, including two double homicides. The much vaunted decline in criminal violence seems to have hit a road-block. In the eyes of the Lord, every human life is equally sacred and every murder is an equal tragedy. But in the harsh world of law enforcement, things don’t look quite the same.

Time to stop bickering and deal with each other

Crime continues to mar our lives in The Bahamas.

Bethel: PLP fostering racial divisions and fear

ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel yesterday slammed members of the Official Opposition for their position on the divisive amendments to the Immigration Act, accusing them of seeking to block all meaningful progress by the government.

Causes of painful urination

Many men and women are unfortunately plagued by recurrent episodes of painful urination, called dysuria.

OWN Bahamas unveils third speaker seminar

The OWN Bahamas Foundation is preparing to host its third free speaker seminar to give Bahamian entrepreneurs insights into how to grow their own businesses.

Taxi union chief’s fear for hundreds of drivers

Hundreds of taxicab drivers could potentially be left jobless at month’s end, the Bahamas Taxicab Union’s (BTCU) president fears, with the 80 percent holding leased plates most at risk.

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.

PLP support for marijuana is ‘political pandering’

HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands says he finds it “surprising” the tongues of the Official Opposition are suddenly unfettered to advocate for the decriminalisation of recreational marijuana.

Man arrested after drugs found

POLICE recovered a quantity of dangerous drugs in two separate incidents on Tuesday and have taken an adult male into custody.

THE MARIJUANA QUESTION: Cooper sparks debate, but public divided over how law could change

EXUMA and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper called last week for the legalisation of medical marijuana along with the decriminalisation of small amounts of its recreational use.

STATESIDE: When our heroes speak out or are silent

The highest civilian award that an American president can bestow is the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Under its current format, the award was begun by President John F Kennedy.

Trio deny planning to sell marijuana worth over $1m

THREE Bahamian men between the ages of 35 and 50 yesterday denied being caught off South Andros last week with over $1m worth of marijuana they intended to supply to others.

Davis declares: Make weed legal – And PLP leader wants criminal records erased

OPPOSITION leader Philip Davis has confirmed his support for the decriminalisation of recreational marijuana as well as the immediate expunction of the records of those who have been convicted of possessing small amounts of the drug.

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