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Minnis: We have not yet completed marijuana legislation
DESPITE recent talks of marijuana legislation being tabled in the House of Assembly in upcoming weeks, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the bill, which will specifically look at the regulation of medicinal cannabis in the country, has yet to be finalised.
Man in hospital ‘after stabbing by love rival’
AN ABACO man was flown to New Providence for medical treatment after he was attacked by the supposed boyfriend of a female companion.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Marijuana bill doesn’t live up to high hopes
AFTER numerous columns in this very space, offering sound advice and some viable options for the Bahamas, and all Bahamians in regards to the legalisation and decriminalisation of marijuana and the construction of the Marijuana Bill.
FRONT PORCH: The Rev Dr Colin Archer: Finding God in All Things
Last week, the Rev Dr Colin Archer offered a grace-filled sermon entitled, “A Christian Scientific Approach to the COVID-19 Pandemic”, capturing the attention of the nation in a video that expressed the essence of his spirituality.
‘Pay $20k or go to jail’
A 21-year-old man who tried to smuggle over two pounds worth of cocaine into the United States must pay $20,000 to avoid spending two years behind bars.
Rastas reject cannabis law draft
A LOCAL Rastafarian leader has said draft marijuana legislation in the public domain is “unclear” and “repressive” and does not benefit Rastafarians or any Bahamian citizen.
Why foreign influence and policy matter
In the US and other countries, we’ve heard about a popular word amongst political circles, simply called “Foreign Policy”. It’s usually the discussion on diplomatic, economic and military affairs with different nations and regions that are allied with your nation or are seeking to work with you on a variety of issues or open up opportunities.
Two in court in connection with marijuana field
TWO men were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday in connection with the discovery of a marijuana field in East Grand Bahama, with an estimated street value of $7million.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The eye – so small in size, so large in life
The eye is so small in size, so large in life. Think about it. Of all your senses, what would be the worst to lose?
$500 fixed penalty in cannabis law draft
PEOPLE who are caught with two ounces of cannabis or less would face a fixed penalty of $500 if a draft amendment to the Dangerous Drugs Act which circulated this week becomes law.
Two arrested over marijuana plants find
TWO men were arrested in connection with the recent discovery of 7,000 marijuana plants at a field in Grand Bahama.
FRONT PORCH: The pandemic, responsible freedom and the common good
FREEDOM is often narrowly defined, especially notions of personal freedom and autonomy. Communitarian cultures and nations enjoy a more expansive appreciation and articulation of freedom.
More than 100 apply to have criminal records expunged
MORE than 100 Bahamians have applied to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee so far for the year seeking to get their criminal records expunged, the committee’s chairman Paul Farquharson said yesterday.
Drug lord conviction confirmed
THE Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the conviction of Dwight Major, who was found guilty of several drug related offences over a decade ago.
$500 fine over 13 grams of hemp
A 29-year-old man, who was found with marijuana yesterday, was fined $500.
Woman denies smuggling firearms
A 25-year-old woman who denied trying to smuggle several firearms and ammunition in addition to a large quantity of drugs into the country was yesterday granted bail before her trial.
Marijuana worth $7m seized by police
POLICE in Grand Bahama discovered a marijuana farm where they seized seven thousand marijuana plants, which have an estimated street value of $7m.
Man charged in connection with Cat Island cocaine seizure
A 36-year-old man was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on Friday on several drug related charges in connection with a recent seizure of more than $1m worth of cocaine found on Cat Island several days ago.
Man wanted by police in connection with drug investigation
GRAND Bahama Police are searching for a man who is wanted in connection with a drug investigation.