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Criticism of police is unfair
THE criticism levied at The Bahamas Government and the Royal Bahamas Police Force is unfair in the following paragraphs I will attempt to justify the need for this type of regional cooperation.
Neighbour threatened death
A WOMAN is in fear of her life after filing a police report with officers she now suspects might be corrupt.
Heart disease in dogs
In The Bahamas, heart disease is a major cause of death in animals as it is in people. In humans it is because of lifestyle challenges (smoking diet etc).
'My son is not ordering hits from prison'
NATALIE Stubbs, mother of imprisoned Stephen "Die" Stubbs, is again proclaiming her son's innocence - this time against alleged reports her son is ordering hits from within Her Majesty's Prison. Mrs Stubbs said s
Stop gun terrorists
Over the last few days, a gang war erupted in the streets of Nassau, disrupting the peace and leaving over 20 people dead in March. Recently, Nassau suffers one murder every two or three nights since the weekend where five people were killed, hours apart from one another.
Dames: Too many guns - but we need more community support
AFTER House Speaker Halson Moultrie called for a dragnet operation to remove illegal firearms from the streets, National Security Minister Marvin Dames said while he supports the message, there also needs to be more community support to help reduce crime.
Bell denies convicted drug dealer Lamm is campaigning with him
DESMOND Bannister, FREE National Movement candidate for Carmichael, yesterday accused State Minister of National Security Keith Bell of campaigning alongside convicted drug dealer and former Progressive Liberal Party campaign general Carlos Lamm.
Cabinet Approval for committee to discuss medical cannabis
CABINET has approved the establishment of a committee responsible for public education toward possibly legalising cannabis for medical purposes, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis confirmed yesterday.However Dr Minnis said the make-up of this committee
Man jailed for shopbreaking, stealing, and causing damage
Moses Storr, 35, was sentenced to four years and six months in prison after pleading guilty in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday to charges of shopbreaking, stealing, and causing damage.
THINK UP: A psychological perspective on gambling
Much is abuzz about gambling and its legalisation in the Bahamas.
Providing an 'Avenue of Hope'
WOMEN leaders are coming together tonight at the British Colonial Hilton for the official launch of “ Avenue of Hope Bahamas.”
Damian Gomez proves to be chip off the old block - down with corruption
DAMIAN Gomez, Minister of State for Legal Affairs, has been uneasy in the Christie cabinet for sometime. At the beginning of the year his unease became public when a rumour — on which he refused to comment— started to circulate that he was considering resigning from the PLP cabinet.
West worst for police to serve
Almost a week ago, eight people were attacked by hitmen in a well-coordinated shooting, only two people survived, and six others killed, marking this incident as the second recorded mass shooting since 2013 and a similar incident that was reported back in the early 1960’s when the Bahamas was under the British Crown.
World’s fastest man suspended for missing doping tests
THE likelihood that the world’s fastest man, Christian Coleman, might miss the Olympics next summer increased yesterday when he received a provisional suspension for failing to be home when drug testers showed up last year.
Man held and cocaine seized
POLICE arrested a 40-year-old man on Monday after they searched his vehicle and discovered cocaine with a street value of $12,500.
$25,000 of cocaine seized
ABACO Police discovered $25,000 worth of cocaine in Dundas Town, but the suspects managed to escape on foot.
Not guilty plea to marijuana possession
A MAN was arraigned on Friday accused of marijuana possession.
Police officers out in force
POLICE across New Providence were out in force on Tuesday, with large teams of officers conducting intensified anti-crime operations.
People power needed to tackle burning issues
IT is my love for this country, which has been home to me for the past 62 years, that encourages me to continue to write about some of the issues and offer ideas and some simple solutions.
Overcoming bad habits and addictions – Preparation for your new seasons
A HABIT is a routine or behaviour that is repeated regularly. If continued over a period of time it becomes a subconscious, involuntary action.