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China executes Japanese drug smuggler
April 06, 2010
China executes Japanese drug smuggler
China has executed a Japanese man convicted of drug smuggling, China's official Xinhua news agency reported.
He is the first Japanese citizen to be put to death in China since diplomatic ties between the two countries were re-established in 1972.
April 19, 2010
Alcohol, drug use, mental health issues are among key drivers of crime
A complex relationship between alcohol, illicit drug use and mental health issues, is fuelling the current levels of crime and criminality within The Bahamas, Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade said Monday.
Tylenol recall drugs sold in Caribbean
May 05, 2010
Tylenol recall drugs sold in Caribbean
Deficient manufacturing practices at the plant involved in the recent recall of infant and children's Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl products may be responsible for bacterial contamination of raw materials in the recalled products, according to a new report issued by the FDA.
May 06, 2010
Prescription Drug Plan expanded to include fourth group of Bahamians
Phase I of the National Prescription Drug Plan (NPDP) has been expanded to include Bahamian citizens over 65 years of age who are not eligible to receive NIB pensions either as a result of insufficient contributions for a contributory benefit or, have more than adequate resources for a non-contributory assistance, NPDP Manager Tami Francis said.
Hemisphere adopts drug strategy
May 09, 2010
Hemisphere adopts drug strategy
Director of the Bahamas National Anti-Drug Secretariat (NADS) Captain Godfrey Rolle was in Washington DC to attend a series of anti-drug meetings ? one of which led to the adoption of an Hemispheric Drug Strategy ? and he said it was critical for The Bahamas to be present.
?International policies are determined at this level,? Mr Rolle explained.
May 12, 2010
National Drug Plan to cover a minimum of 100,000 Bahamians
The National Prescription Drug Plan will provide coverage to a minimum of 100,000 Bahamians suffering from one or more of the 11 most prevalent chronic, non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) at the completion of both phases, Director of the National Insurance Board, Algernon Cargill said.
May 27, 2010
Jamaica paying the price for mixing politics and drug gangs
Given the way Jamaican celebrities like Bob Marley have glorified ganja (marijuana), foreigners can be forgiven for thinking that it is the national crop of Jamaica. And Jamaicans can be forgiven for making folk heroes of men who defiantly use marijuana, or even profit from the sale of it. After all, it has undisputed medicinal benefits and is arguably no more anti-social than alcohol.
June 10, 2010
National Prescription Drug Plan will help preserve Bahamian economy
The introduction of the National Prescription Drug Plan by summer, 2010, will help to improve health outcomes among Bahamians, and will also help to preserve the socio-economic development of The Bahamas for future generations, Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis said.
July 16, 2010
LMR Drugs signs on as National Prescription Drug Plan eyes August start
LMR Drugs, a popular Grand Bahama based pharmacy on Wednesday became the first private Freeport company to signed on to the National Prescription Drug Plan, which will commence in August according to NIB Director Algernon Cargill
AIDS report: Treat drug users, don?t arrest them
July 23, 2010
AIDS report: Treat drug users, don?t arrest them
VIENNA ? Some of the world?s top AIDS experts issued a radical manifesto this week at the 18th International AIDS Conference: They declared the war on drugs a 50-year-old failure and called for it to be abandoned.
Officially, the theme of the AIDS meeting, the world?s largest public health gathering, is the need to attack the rapidly growing epidemic among addicts in Eastern Europe, Russia and ...
July 23, 2010
Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham on the National Prescription Drug Plan (audio)
Among commitments contained in the Free National Movement?s Manifesto ?07 was a commitment to act so as to shape our society to permit those with the greatest need to receive the greatest assistance.
Drug conviction of Haitians dismissed
July 23, 2010
Drug conviction of Haitians dismissed
The Court of Appeal this week dismissed the drug convictions of five Haitians in relation to the discovery of 1,138 pounds of cocaine off the coast of Inagua.
A magistrate convicted the crew of the vessel in November 2009.
However, attorney Murrio Ducille appeared before the appellate court on Thursday on behalf of Alexandre Jean, Landaize Lessage, Olondieu Pierre, Rodly Jean and Marie Davilmar a...
July 23, 2010
Remarks on Chronic Disease Prescription Drug Plan Regulations
Nassau, Bahamas - Enclosed are
remarks by Philip Davis on the Chronic Disease Prescription Drug Plan in the House of Assembly on 22nd July, 2010.
Mr. Speaker, A life of reaction is a life of slavery, intellectually and
spiritually. One must fight for a life of action, not reaction. One must fight
for a life of action, not reaction."
These are not my words but those of
American author Rita Mae B...
July 30, 2010
Participating Pharmacies - National Prescription Drug Programme
As referenced by the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister in his wrap up of debate on the National Insurance Regulation Amendments, the list below is of the additional pharmacies that have indicated their participation in the NPDP:
August 03, 2010
Pharmacies participating in National Prescription Drug Plan
In New Providence:
o Lowe's Pharmacy
o Your Walk-in Pharmacy
o Best Discount Pharmacy
o The People's Pharmacy
o Centreville Pharmacy
o Wilmacs Pharmacy
o Doctors Hospital Pharmacy
o Heaven Sent Pharmacy
o QVS Pharmacy
o The Community Pharmacy
o Oliver's Pharmacy
o Infinity Pharmacy
o Sabre Pharmacy
o Your Friendly Pharmacy
o Total Therapy Pharmacy
o Family Pharmacy
o McCartney's Pharmacy
o Island...
600,000 worth of drugs seized after chase, shootout
August 03, 2010
600,000 worth of drugs seized after chase, shootout
Police seized almost $600,000 worth of illegal drugs and arrested two men, one of whom was shot during a high-speed chase and shootout with officers.
Assistant Superintendent Hector Delva said police are searching for a third man who escaped after the vehicle being pursued by officers crashed into a tree.
According to reports, DEU officers were on patrol around 11.25pm on Saturday when the...
Drug plan card distribution set to begin August 3rd
August 03, 2010
Drug plan card distribution set to begin August 3rd
By STAFF WRITER
For The Guardian
Distribution of the National Prescription Drug Plan's membership cards, also known as the ACE Rx cards for the National Prescription Drug Plan's approved beneficiaries, was set to begin on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, however, Drug Plan benefits will not be accessible to approved beneficiaries until a later time in August to be announced, according to Drug Plan Manag...
Mexico: 28,000 killed in drug violence since 2006
August 04, 2010
Mexico: 28,000 killed in drug violence since 2006
MEXICO CITY - President Felipe Calderon said he would consider a debate on legalizing drugs Tuesday as his government announced that more than 28,000 people have been killed in drug violence since he launched a crackdown against cartels in 2006.
Intelligence agency director Guillermo Valdes also said authorities have confiscated about 84,000 weapons and made total cash seizures of $411 million ...
DRUGS FOUND AT ACQUITTED WOMAN'S APARTMENT
August 04, 2010
DRUGS FOUND AT ACQUITTED WOMAN'S APARTMENT
By ARTESIA DAVIS
Guardian Senior Reporter
artesia@nasguard.com
A magistrate has acquitted a woman who police charged with drug possession after they found contraband in an apartment she had leased in Westridge Estates.
Prosecutors alleged that Sarah Rolle of Lynden Pindling Estates, rented the apartment as a safe house for alleged drug lord Melvin Maycock, whom police were searching for regardi...
The Bahamas and Drug Control ? Then and Now
August 12, 2010
The Bahamas and Drug Control ? Then and Now
The National Anti-Drug Secretariat (NADS) of the Ministry of National Security will present two Panel Discussions on national and international drug control matters as part of its continuing Public Awareness Raising Campaign on the dangers of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
August 12, 2010
Ministry of National Security to hold Panel Discussions on Drug Control
Nassau, Bahamas - The National Anti-Drug Secretariat (NADS) of
the Ministry of National Security will present two Panel Discussions on
national and international drug control matters as part of its continuing
Public Awareness Raising Campaign on the dangers of drug abuse and illicit
trafficking. The topic for the Panel Discussion will be
"The Bahamas and
Drug Control - Then and Now".
Mr. Wendall...
GERMAN MAN JAILED FOR DRUG POSSESSION
August 16, 2010
GERMAN MAN JAILED FOR DRUG POSSESSION
:By ARTESIA DAVIS
Guardian Senior Reporter
artesia@nasguard.com
A German man who is wanted back home on rape and fraud charges pleaded guilty to having 30 pounds of marijuana with the intent to supply when he appeared before a magistrate yesterday.
Police arrested Hans Jurgen Rolf Fink, 46, and his wife, Natalie Ged Zielke Fink, 26, both of Berlin, when they discovered the drugs, which have a whol...
Three appear on illegal drugs and firearm charges
August 22, 2010
Three appear on illegal drugs and firearm charges
By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
FREEPORT - Three persons were arraigned on Friday in the Freeport Magistrate's Court on illegal drugs and firearm possession charges.
Mark Holbert, 19, Japheth Nixon, 27, and Yontie Nixon, 24, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Helen Jones in Court Three.
They were charged with two counts of possession of dangerous dru...
Police seize drugs and 20,000-plus in cash
August 25, 2010
Police seize drugs and 20,000-plus in cash
By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
FREEPORT - Three persons were arrested on Tuesday after police discovered and seized a quantity of drugs and over $20,000 in cash in a hotel room.
Asst Supt Loretta Mackey reported that Drug Enforcement Unit officers went to a local hotel around 8pm and executed a search warrant for suspected illegal drugs.
A male responded...
Police cracking down on Potter's Cay drug activity
August 27, 2010
Police cracking down on Potter's Cay drug activity
By JASMIN BONIMY
Guardian Staff Reporter
jasmin@nasguard.com
The police force is cracking down on the sale of illegal drugs in the Potter's Cay Dock area.
According to Chief Inspector Perry Clarke, who is stationed at the Paradise Island Police Station, the police have noticed an increase in the sale of illegal drugs at the popular night spot in the heart of the tourism district.
"What we have be...
POLICE REPORT SUCCESS WITH DRUG SEIZURES IN 2010
September 08, 2010
POLICE REPORT SUCCESS WITH DRUG SEIZURES IN 2010
By KRYSTEL ROLLE
Guardian Staff Reporter
krystel@nasguard.com
Drug operations acrosss the country during the first seven months of 2010 have resulted in the seizure of more than 15,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana, and led to the arrest of more than 100 people, police confirmed yesterday.
According to statistics released by Superintendent Anthony Ferguson, who heads the Drug Enforcement Unit(DE...
September 16, 2010
Experts: Illegal drug transit label won't discourage FDI
By JAMMAL SMITH
Guardian Business Reporter
jammal@nasguard.com
Despite U.S. President Barack Obama naming The Bahamas as a major drug transit or drug producing country, local business experts say that the label won't dissuade foreign investors.
Managing Partner of HLB Galanis Philip Galanis and former Chamber of Commerce President and Superwash chief Dionisio D'Aguilar spoke with Guardian Busines...
National Insurance Prescription Drug plan launched
September 22, 2010
National Insurance Prescription Drug plan launched
Nassau The Bahamas -
The Government of The Bahamas has officially launched the National Prescription
Drug Plan (NPDP). Minister of Health the Hon. Hubert Minnis described
the initiative as a "partnership" between the private and public
sector.
"Rather than waiting
in line at the Princess Margaret Hospital or some of the public clinics,
patients can visit the private participating ...
National Insurance Prescription Drug plan launched
September 22, 2010
National Insurance Prescription Drug plan launched
The Government of The Bahamas has officially launched the National Prescription Drug Plan (NPDP). Minister of Health the Hon. Hubert Minnis described the initiative as a ?partnership? between the private and public sector.
The fight against drugs continues
September 27, 2010
The fight against drugs continues
It is sad to see so many young people, despite the many warnings on radio and television to say no to drugs, take a chance to discover'the high'that some of their friends entice them to experience. Unfortunately, when faced with the reality that they have become addicts, they soon learn that what was meant to bring pleasure or ease the stress of life has become a nightmare.
The abuse of drugs has ...
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