Senate: Cannabis Bill

Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis contributed to debate on the Cannabis Bills in the Senate on Monday. During her presentation she recommended changes to the bill. She said, “to me it seems to be a squat between being a controlled substance and total legalization and we must decide whether we’re going to control it with the same […]

RBPF Homicide Rise

There has been several murders in the capital in recent days beginning last Thursday when four people lost their lives to gun violence on the streets. Homicides are up 20.33% compared to the same period last year. There has been 71 murders thus far in this year and 59 murders from January 1st – July […]

Prime Minister Davis undergoes successful surgery

Minister of Health & Wellness, the Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville today advised that Prime Minister the Honourable Philip Brave Davis has undergone a successful surgery to address compression of his sciatic nerve. “The procedure was a very straightforward oneand a positive recovery period is anticipated”, said the Minister of Health & Wellness. Dr. Darville […]

Stronger Families Campaign anticipated to “gradually transform” communities

Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda, said it is his fervent prayer that the ministry’s year-long ‘Stronger Families Campaign’ will resonate so deeply throughout the country that there will be a gradual transformation in communities everywhere. “One where conflict would be resolved without violence; where guns would be put […]

Lots of Fun at Goombay Summer Festival in Exuma

Goombay Summer Festival in Exuma on Saturday was a good time for young and old at Regatta Park, filled with great food, local band performers, Kiddie Corner, cultural games like straw plaiting, watermelon eating, and onion peeling tourneys.  Master of Ceremonies — Stevie Bodie, welcome by Charity McKenzie, brief remarks by Administrator Earl Campbell, and special […]

Senate: Cannabis Bill Debate Begins

Senators began debate on a compendium of bills which will create a legal framework for a Cannabis industry in The Bahamas. The bill also seeks to legalize Cannabis as a medical therapy, the decriminalization of specified amounts and recognition as a religious sacrament. Attorney General, Sen. Hon. Ryan Pinder spoke about the recognition of Cannabis […]

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