Turnquest launches anti-drug strategy
NATIONAL Security Minister Tommy Turnquest officially launched the government's National Anti Drug Strategy 2012-2016 yesterday, which aims to curb demand and reduce the supply of dangerous drugs.
Prisons chief blames bus breakdown for court delays
SUPERINTENDENT of Prisons Dr Elliston Rahming apologised to appellate court judges for the late arrival of prisoners to that court two weeks ago. The prison chief explained that the incident was not a "contemptuous" act on his agency's behalf, or an attempt to disobey the court.
Supercop praise for police force
THE ARRIVAL of New York supercop William Bratton has thrown the spotlight on the fight against crime in the Bahamas - with both Bratton and the PLP saying that the police are already doing many of the right things to tackle crime.
Car crash as shooting victim is rushed to hospital
TWO CARS were involved in a collision last night outside Doctors Hospital on Shirley Street amid reports that one of the cars was rushing a shooting victim to receive medical help.
Murder rate clarification
AT this point in 2011, the murder count stood at 34 for the year, according to Supt Stephen Dean.
Man innocent of murder of victim shot in bedroom
FREEPORT - Samiko Rigby was discharged of murder, armed robbery, and burglary in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Bahamas police call in New York supercop
THE man credited with breaking the back of New York City's criminal underworld has been invited to advise Bahamian police as the government steps up its zero tolerance campaign against all forms of criminality.
Police 'calm tensions' after fatal stabbing
Police 'calm tensions' after fatal stabbing By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net POLICE in Abaco have moved quickly to "calm tensions" after a Bahamian man was allegedly stabbed to death by a man of Haitian descent on Satu
Two arrested over undersized lobsters
DESPITE Agriculture Minister Larry Cartwright's continuous warning to persons fishing undersized lobster and conch that they will be dealt with to the full extent of the law, police have arrested two persons for the offence.
Man admits drug charge, women cleared
A MAN's admission to possessing 60 pounds of marijuana with intent to supply saved three young women from being remanded with him to Her Majesty's prison yesterday.
Murder trial due to resume today
FREEPORT - Following a two-day adjournment, the murder trial of Samiko Rigby is expected to resume today.
Theft ring broken by police, goods recovered
POLICE have recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen electronics and clothing after breaking a major theft ring in Eastern New Providence.
Man stabbed to death
POLICE last night denied reports of growing tensions between Bahamians and persons of Haitian descent in Abaco.
FNM supporters attacked by rivals
FNM CANDIDATE Peter Turnquest has called in police to find those responsible for a politically-motivated assault that left his daughter and several others injured.
Candidate turns crimefighter
BEN Albury, the DNA's Montagu candidate, used martial arts yesterday to restrain a thief who tried to escape from a defence force officer. The man was caught trying to break into the Chinese Embassy on Village Road.
