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Marijuana legalisation advocate: Gov’t ‘kicking the can down the road’
A marijuana legalisation advocate has asked why the government “keeps playing games with the Bahamian people” on the legalization of marijuana and industrial hemp.
Workshop aimed at ending exploitation of Bahamas
THE Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology (BEST) Commission yesterday launched the Access Benefit Sharing (ABS) Inception Workshop, an initiative to ensure the country benefits from scientific discoveries made using local resources. BEST Commi
Gang turf war fears
A SERIOUS wave of violent crime could be about to sweep the capital, a former senator and longtime community activist warned yesterday.
Tributes to Adderley a 'fierce Bahamian patriot'
FORMER Parliamentarian and acting Governor General, Paul Adderley, died yesterday after a lengthy illness. He was 84 years old.
Opposition leader praises vigilant press
NO WONDER Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley was so fulsome in his praise of the media in his Republic Day address in Trinidad over the weekend.
Provisions of crime act 'to be repealed'
THE GOVERNMENT yesterday announced they will repeal all of the "unconstitutional" provisions of the Police Act in an attempt to separate politics and national security. In the Speech from the Throne, which was rea
US report's crime rating blamed on FNM
STATE Minister for National Security, Keith Bell, blamed the alarming crime rating of New Providence and Grand Bahama in a recent US report on the previous FNM government’s decision to “stop, review, and cancel” crucial crime fighting initiatives during their term in office.
EDITORIAL: Being prepared is first step in crime strategy
BARELY had our recent Royal visitors departed the country, having brought the international spotlight our way, than Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis turned the media spotlight onto an old problem – crime.
DNA blames 'red splash of murder' on FNM
DNA CANDIDATE for Bain and Grants Town Rodney Moncur is blaming Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest for the record levels of violent crime.
Chavez dismisses rumours, saying he'll be home soon
By FABIOLA SANCHEZ Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reappeared on television Monday after an eight-day silence, scoffing at rumours that his health took a turn for the worse and saying he plans to be back home t
Mitchell accuser 'probed by police'
Mitchell accuser 'probed by police' THE official who accused Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell of pressuring Foreign Affairs staff to grant visas to 30 unqualified foreigners was herself under investigation by police, according to documents filed in court yester
Did ‘common sense go out the window’, asks lawyer
ROMONA Farquharson-Seymour, a lawyer representing the estate of three men police killed at a mansion in Blair in 2019, asked an investigator during a Coroner’s Court inquest yesterday if “common sense goes out the window if officers are involved in a shooting investigation”.
Sky diving provider burning $8,400 monthly in wait to become licensed
A skydiving excursion provider yesterday said it is burning through $8,400 per month on renting a plane it cannot use as it battles to obtain the necessary licences and permits.
EDITORIAL: Murder count tops 100 again, despite COP’s promise
IN August of last year, Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander was insistent that the country would not pass a total of 100 murders. He was wrong.
Retired police investigator denies he was on ‘fishing expedition’
A RETIRED police investigator denied a defence attorney’s suggestion that he was on a “fishing expedition” when he and a team of officers searched vehicles allegedly belonging to Adrian Gibson in Long Island.
The perils of fiscal budgeting
FISCAL Budgeting - there is always a problem when criticising as the incumbent Government is as guilty as the previous one - we certainly see that in our past 26 years’ experience.
IAN FERGUSON: Better ways for corporate giving
PEOPLE often refer to Christmas as the season of giving. It is a time when most corporate donors ‘show their shape’ and give to charitable organisations, churches, the homeless and other non-profit entities.We trace the spirit of giving to sacred scr
Top two called up for govt cannabis committee
THE government has chosen two co-chairmen for its cannabis committee, which Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said he hopes will be fully constituted within the next week or two.
Legalising marijuana urged - and expunging records
THE Economic Recovery Committee has recommended that up to two ounces of marijuana be made legal for personal use in The Bahamas – this as Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday that criminal records for those convicted of having small amounts of the substance will be expunged starting next year.
Legislation being reviewed to bring in parole system
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames said yesterday officials are currently reviewing legislation to introduce a parole system that will allow for the reintegration of offenders into society.