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Police seize marijuana worth $2,000
POLICE seized two pounds of suspected marijuana from the streets of New Providence on Wednesday.
If you resist the devil, he will flee from you
Hey you, yeah you who all about terrorising the country. Killing, robbing innocent people and raping young women. Yeah you it’s you I’m talking to. Going around giving our country a bad name. People being warned not to come to the Bahamas. Nice tourists places like the fish fry getting caught up in your stupidness.
Canadian man charged with possession of dangerous drugs
A CANADIAN man was charged with possession of 9.5 pounds of dangerous drugs in a magistrate’s court on Monday.
Marley's lasting legacy to people of The Bahamas
This month of December marks the 39th anniversary of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s International Year of the Child Bob Marley benefit concert at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre. Tuff Gong, as the Jamaican reggae artiste was nicknamed after Gong Guru Maragh, better known as Leonard Percival Howell, was invited by International Year of the Child Commission members the late Beryl Hanna, Rubie Nottage and Telzena Coakley.
Marijuana field found in Grand Bahama
A MARIJUANA field was discovered in the eastern end of Grand Bahama by Bahamian and US law enforcement officers this week, police officials reported on Friday.
Canadian man found with $90,000 of heroin at airport
A Canadian man was taken into police custody when $90,000 worth of dangerous drugs were found in his possession at Lynden Pindling International Airport Thursday.
Marijuana
The issue of legalisation of ganja has become a popular issue in the global discourse on drugs since the pioneering role of countries such as Uruguay and Canada led the way regarding the legalisation of ganja for medicinal and recreational purposes.
'Mr PM, how can you wish me Merry Christmas when you can't find my son?'
THE disappearance of 40-year-old Marvin Pratt has darkened the Christmas holiday for his mother, who continues to appeal for authorities to bring her son home.
Officer told me they took Marvin
HUMAN rights group Rights Bahamas filed a writ of habeas corpus in the Supreme Court yesterday seeking to compel the Royal Bahamas Police Force to produce Marvin Pratt, 40, a Gambier Village resident police deny having in custody.
Suspect shot dead by police
A MAN was shot dead after a fatal run in with police who were looking for an active shooter.
Five held after drugs and cash found in Grand Bahama
FIVE people were arrested in Grand Bahama for various offences, including drug possession and possession of a large quantity of cash in separate incidents.
Missing Marvin - we don’t have him
POLICE Commissioner Anthony Ferguson said nobody named Marvin Pratt was recently arrested or is in police custody, despite claims he was taken into custody weeks ago and has not been seen since.
Let’s talk about PrEP!
Local doctor explains the ins and outs of drug that reduces the risk of getting HIV
WITH 151 new cases of HIV reported in 2017 and about 5,287 people living with the disease in the Bahamas, the National HIV/AIDS Programme headed by Dr Nikkiah Forbes is continuing with its vigorous efforts to teach Bahamians about the epidemic, how it is contracted, how to get tested, what treatment is available locally and preventative options.
‘Over-the-Hill schemes help to reduce crime’
BAIN and Grants Town MP Travis Robinson yesterday said recent initiatives in Over-the-Hill constituencies are helping to “decrease the level of crime” in these communities.
WHERE’S MY SON? Suspect ‘held’ 13 days ago goes missing
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said the Royal Bahamas Police Force has launched a full-scale investigation into the whereabouts of Marvin Pratt, 40, a Gambier Village resident whose family believes he is in police custody.
Man held after marijuana find
DRUG Enforcement Unit officers in Grand Bahama arrested one man and seized more than 20 pounds of suspected marijuana in two separate incidents.
Arrests in Grand Bahama over drugs, firearms and ammunition
GRAND Bahama Police made several arrests this week in connection with drugs, firearms and ammunition possession.
Ministry caution on medicine containing Valsartan
IN the wake of expanded recalls, the Ministry of Health is purchasing and distributing medication that does not contain the ingredient Valsartan, which is found in several blood pressure medications, the ministry said in a press release yesterday.
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.
Man held in connection with armed robbery
ONE man is in custody in connection with armed robbery and the recovery of an illegal firearm.