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Alleged drug dealers extradited
March 16, 2016
Alleged drug dealers extradited
An almost 12-year-old fight against extradition came to an end yesterday when three men accused of drug trafficking were handed over to U.S. authorities.
One admits drug charges, three others accused
March 15, 2016
One admits drug charges, three others accused
ONE of four men arraigned yesterday for the recent seizure of $450,000 worth of cocaine at the Lynden Pinding International Airport pleaded guilty to multiple drug related offences during his initial appearance in Magistrates' Court...
Former prison officer on drug charge
March 11, 2016
Former prison officer on drug charge
A former corrections officer was charged yesterday in a Magistrate's court with possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.
Earl Dean, 40, appeared before Magistrate Andrew Forbes.
He was accused of being found with marijuana on March 9, 2016.
Police said officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit were acting on information, when they conducted a search of Dean at the entrance of the correct...
March 12, 2016
MailBoat employee caught by police with drugs at Potter39s Cay
A MAILBOAT employee has been arrested after he was found in possession of a large amount of drugs at Potter's Cay Dock on Friday night.
March 11, 2016
Former Corrections Officer denied bail for drugs charge
A FORMER Corrections Officer was remanded to prison on Friday after he was arraigned in Magistrates Court on a charge of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.
Prison officer arrested for alleged drug possession
March 11, 2016
Prison officer arrested for alleged drug possession
An officer at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services was arrested on Wednesday for possession of dangerous drugs and is expected to be charged in the Magistrate's Court today in connection with the crime, police said.
Drug convict seeks to have sentence reduced
March 11, 2016
Drug convict seeks to have sentence reduced
The prosecution yesterday said a four-year sentence imposed on a man who pleaded guilty to having less than half a pound of marijuana with the intention to sell was appropriate.
Officer held over drugs find at prison gate
March 11, 2016
Officer held over drugs find at prison gate
THREE people are in police custody, including a corrections officer, in connection with two separate drug busts on Wednesday.
2 mil. drug bust on high seas
August 01, 2014
2 mil. drug bust on high seas
Three Bahamian men were arrested early yesterday off the coast of New Providence in connection with a $2 million drug bust, Superintendent Samuel Butler reported.
The suspects, ages 42, 39 and 38, were traveling on a 30-foot vessel around 2 a.m. when police intercepted their vessel, said Butler, who heads the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU).
Following a search of the vessel, officers found more than 4...
Police seize drugs and ammunition
March 05, 2016
Police seize drugs and ammunition
Police seized dangerous drugs and ammunition in separate incidents on Friday.
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...
Training to help tackle drug use
March 03, 2016
Training to help tackle drug use
THE US Embassy?s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Section and Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre marked the end of a joint 15 month, $500,000 project to provide train-the-trainer training for substance use treatment professionals on January 29 at the Public Hospital Authority.
Subject: NHI and the National Prescription Drug Plan
February 15, 2016
Subject: NHI and the National Prescription Drug Plan
Dear Editor,
I am a retiree with group health insurance coverage through my previous employers. I am presently taking a diabetes medication called Januvia and as this is covered by NI.
I migrated sometime back to the National Prescription Drug Plan with my insurer's approval. I am told that this is one of the most popular drug treatments available, and we all know the prevalence of diabetes in th...
Drugs found in diaper in Freeport bushes
February 24, 2016
Drugs found in diaper in Freeport bushes
GRAND Bahama police found a quantity of illegal drugs hidden in the most unlikely place - a discarded diaper in bushes in the Freeport area on Tuesday.
Drugs found in baby pamper in Freeport bushes
February 24, 2016
Drugs found in baby pamper in Freeport bushes
GRAND Bahama Police found a quantity of illegal drugs hidden in the most unlikely place on Tuesday - a baby pamper in bushes in the Freeport area.
US gives boats to help drug fight
February 19, 2016
US gives boats to help drug fight
THE United States donated two new vessels to the Royal Bahamas Police Force yesterday as part of efforts to help this country deal with illegal drug trafficking.
February 15, 2016
NHI spokesman: No more prescription drug benefit soon
The National Prescription Drug Plan (NPDP) - launched in 2010 after enabling legislation was introduced in 2009 - will be phased out as the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme is rolled out, along with a plan for ensuring access to prescription medication, according to NHI Project Director Dr. Delon Brennen.
Insurance brokers' rep queries NHI drug plan
February 15, 2016
Insurance brokers' rep queries NHI drug plan
Bahamas Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) President Felicia-Antoinette Knowles has reacted with skepticism to the confirmation that the National Prescription Drug Program (NPDP) - currently administered through the National Insurance Board (NIB) - will be phased out as the government's National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme rolls in.
February 11, 2016
Greenslade concerned about continued high demand for drugs
Drug operations across The Bahamas in 2015 resulted in the seizure of more than 17,500 pounds of marijuana and cocaine, and led to the arrests of more than 1,400 people, police confirmed.
December 17, 2010
FRUSTRATION OVER FLOW OF DRUGS TO US, BAHAMAS REVEALED IN WIKILEAKS RELEASE
A US cable leaked by the whistle-blower website Wikileaks revealed that Cuban officials have expressed their frustration over Jamaica's lack of effort in stopping the flow of illicit drugs to the United States and the Bahamas.
The cable, written on August 11, 2009, by Jonathan Farrar, the US chief of Mission in Havana stated the "prevailing concern and significant frustration on the Cuban side is...
Five charged after Inagua drug bust
February 03, 2016
Five charged after Inagua drug bust
Four Haitians and a Bahamian of Haitian descent were charged yesterday in connection with last week's seizure of 21 kilos of cocaine.
Man facing firearms, drugs charges
December 28, 2010
Man facing firearms, drugs charges
Police have claimed they did not know the criminal history of a man arrested on weapons and drug charges three days after his arrest.
Officers allegedly found a .380 pistol and a shotgun - both unlicensed - when they searched Joseph Brown’s residence in Pinewood Gardens on December 21.
Police also allegedly found a bulletproof vest and 16 grams of marijuana.
Brown denied the firearms and dr...
American fined for drugs
January 29, 2016
American fined for drugs
A tourist from Florida on Friday paid a $350 fine to avoid spending two months in prison on a drug possession charge.
Woman charged in drug conspiracy granted bail
January 28, 2016
Woman charged in drug conspiracy granted bail
A woman who police said is part of a major drug trafficking gang was yesterday granted $9,500 bail on a drug conspiracy charge.
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