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April 28, 2020
Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be 'scrapped' instead of delayed again, says Game Chief
The postponed Tokyo Olympics will be "scrapped" if they cannot take place in 2021, says Games chief Yoshiro Mori.
Marijuana arrests grow in 2019
January 09, 2020
Marijuana arrests grow in 2019
Over 900 people were arrested for possession of marijuana in The Bahamas last year, making up over half of the total drug-related arrests. Crime statistics released by Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson on Tuesday revealed that 917 people were arrested for possession of marijuana in 2019 compared to 835 in 2018, a 10 percent increase...
'Medicinal cannabis only' says churches
March 12, 2020
'Medicinal cannabis only' says churches
THE Bahamas Christian Council released its official stance on legal marijuana yesterday, throwing support behind regulated medical use but saying recreational use should not be encouraged or condoned...
US report highlights failings on offenders
March 10, 2020
US report highlights failings on offenders
A NEW US Department of State report said “alleged missteps” by prosecutors and the Royal Bahamas Police Force overshadowed “credible” accusations of corruption in a recent trial. The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs’ March 2020 report was also critical of this country’s criminal justice system and its ability to ensure drug trafficking offenders faced appr...
February 27, 2020
Keep It Illegal: Christian Council Key Official Rejects Opening Door To Legal Cannabis
A leading Christian Council official advising the body on its position on marijuana has come out against legalising the recreational use of the drug...
Dames: No let up on marijuana arrests
February 10, 2020
Dames: No let up on marijuana arrests
POLICE officers will not stop arresting marijuana users despite the recommendations made by the Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana concerning the drug, according to National Security Minister Marvin Dames.
Four Arrested After Marijuana Found
February 09, 2020
Four Arrested After Marijuana Found
FOUR men were arrested after police discovered six boxes of marijuana worth $90,500 in New Providence...
Marijuana Move Ends ‘Rasta Persecution’
February 07, 2020
Marijuana Move Ends ‘Rasta Persecution’
MEMBERS of the Rastafarian community yesterday praised the recommendations made by the Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana to have the drug legalised as a sacrament for Rastafarians, noting the move as a step in the right direction...
February 03, 2020
Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee briefs Prime Minister
Members of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis (centre) on Friday, 31 January 2020 at the Office of the Prime Minister. Committee chairman, Mr. Paul Farquharson (left) and committee member, Mr. Paul Rolle (right) briefed the Prime Minister on the work being carried out by the committee since its appointment in September 2...
Leniency plea - for 107lbs of marijuana
January 29, 2020
Leniency plea - for 107lbs of marijuana
AN attorney was unsuccessful in her bid yesterday to have a magistrate impose a lighter sentence for drug possession on her Jamaican client because of the prime minister's stance on decriminalising small amounts of marijuana...
Medical Conference 2020 - in Nassau, The Bahamas
January 22, 2020
Medical Conference 2020 - in Nassau, The Bahamas
The LDN Research Trust, which was founded in the United Kingdom, is hosting its 2020 Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Conference at The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, One Baha Mar Boulevard Hotel om 12th February 2020. The conference will feature 7 expert medical speakers, including a Rheumatologist and Oncologist...
January 22, 2020
Set Them Free: Minnis Backs Jail Release For ‘Small’ Marijuana Users
DECLARING that Bahamian marijuana users should not be considered criminals, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he supports releasing from prison those convicted for having small amounts of the drug once the proper reforms and legal mechanisms are enacted...
January 14, 2020
PM 'very disturbed' by leak of marijuana commission report
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said yesterday he was “very disturbed” and “upset” when a preliminary report by the Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana was leaked to The Nassau Guardian last month, noting that it compromised his Cabinet and the commission...
January 07, 2020
Minister Dames Thanks the Police Force for Their Work in the Community
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis and a number of Cabinet Ministers, Heads of the Uniformed Branches, and clergy joined Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson and his senior officers at the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Annual Church Service, held at the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, on Robinson Road, on Janua...
Reported Case of Tuberculosis
December 13, 2019
Reported Case of Tuberculosis
The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public that as a part of its daily routine screenings in the hurricane shelters, one case of Tuberculosis (TB) was suspected and the patient admitted to the hospital for treatment. Once active TB was confirmed, the contact tracing protocol began and persons who may have come into contact with the individual (a student) are being contacted and tested for ...
A Comprehensive Guide to HIV and AIDS
December 04, 2019
A Comprehensive Guide to HIV and AIDS
What is HIV?
HIV is a virus that damages the immune system. The immune system helps the body fight off infections. Untreated HIV infects and kills CD4 cells, which are a type of immune cell called T cells. Over time, as HIV kills more CD4 cells, the body is more likely to get various types of infections and cancers.
Christ is the image of the invisible God
November 28, 2019
Christ is the image of the invisible God
The things we do in this life have an impact on the people around us...
Another Warning Over Contaminated Lettuce
November 27, 2019
Another Warning Over Contaminated Lettuce
THE BAHAMAS Agricultural Food and Safety Authority is warning consumers about two US recalls of over 75,000 pounds of salad products and a variety of lettuces contaminated with E. coli...
November 25, 2019
Nygard Accused Of Sex Attacks: Police Probing Six Formal Complaints By Alleged Victims
BAHAMAS police are investigating six allegations of rape made against Canadian fashion tycoon Peter Nygard.
Pm: Time To Wipe The Slate Clean
November 25, 2019
Pm: Time To Wipe The Slate Clean
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis supports expunging criminal records of people convicted of possessing small amounts of marijuana, he said yesterday...
'Living or dead, give me my son' - Desperate missing Marvin's family hire private detectives
November 22, 2019
'Living or dead, give me my son' - Desperate missing Marvin's family hire private detectives
NEARLY a year after Marvin Pratt went missing, his mother Barbara Saunders is more restless than ever. “Some nights I still can’t sleep, so I just try to keep going,” the 61-year-old said yesterday...
November 21, 2019
Social Services Minister Outlines New Ways Being Used to Promote Child Protection
Representatives from across the government sector combined forces Tuesday (November 19) to host a POP-UP Festival at the Columbus Primary School in the lead-up to celebrations of World (Universal) Children’s Day...
November 06, 2019
CLEAR YOUR NAME: Chance to erase record for minor marijuana crimes
FORMER Police Commissioner Paul Farquharson wants young and first-time offenders, especially those convicted of drug possession crimes, to get their criminal records expunged..
October 28, 2019
United against manipulation of competitions - IOC welcomes a string of new measures at the International Forum for Sports Integrity
During the opening speech, IOC President Thomas Bach said: This gathering today reflects the very nature of the IFSI, which is cooperation and partnership. We are a community which shares a common goal to protect competitions from manipulation and from related corruption...
The Rotary Club of South East Nassau Showecases Board Members During Rotary Membership Month
August 17, 2018
The Rotary Club of South East Nassau Showecases Board Members During Rotary Membership Month
For the first time in their 42 year history, the Rotary Club of South East Nassau (RCSEN) is being led by a President who has returned for a second term. Dr. Bridgette Rolle has embraced the opportunity and is supported by a talented Board of Directors...
American caught with 43k coke in luggage
August 20, 2018
American caught with 43k coke in luggage
AN American man found with more than $40,000 worth of cocaine in his luggage was one of several people arrested for drug offences over the weekend...
Miller-Uibo now looking to the Olympics
October 09, 2019
Miller-Uibo now looking to the Olympics
Shaunae Miller-Uibo, silver, smiles during the medal ceremony for the women's 400mat the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.
September 30, 2019
Broker Mario Carey: Distressed properties rental assistance program idea gaining momentum, ‘Golden opportunity’ for entrepreneurs, jobs and boost to economy
A little more than a week after real estate broker Mario Carey introduced the idea of using foreclosed properties to meet housing needs for displaced families in the wake of monstrous Category 5 Hurricane Dorian, Carey reported the concept has gained ‘incredible momentum.’..
August 15, 2019
Philadelphia Shooting: Gunman Who Injured Six Surrenders After Stand-Off
A suspect has been taken into custody after injuring six officers in a shootout in the US city of Philadelphia...
September 11, 2019
The Bahamas, Especially Vulnerable to ‘Maritime’ Illicit Trafficking
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Eugene Poitier said The Bahamas is especially vulnerable to illicit trafficking, especially maritime, due to its position on the route to illicit markets in North America and Europe and its geographical configuration of some 700 spread over more than 100,000 square nautical miles of water...
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