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Marijuana issue ‘not on agenda’
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands reiterated yesterday that legalising marijuana is not on the Minnis administration’s agenda.
Cannabis addiction
Contrary to popular belief, people can become addicted to Cannabis, just like any other drug. Continued, frequent and heavy Cannabis use can cause serious physical dependency and addiction. Logically we can see the government’s two-faced approach to the issue of addiction, health and safety in Canada.
Case against legalising marijuana
Today in The Bahamas and in countries throughout the Caribbean and around the world, the marijuana debate rages on!
INSIGHT: Undercover operations and ‘need to know’ in the fight against crime
Excellent regional law enforcement co-operation sometimes meant politicians were kept in the dark about covert planning, former Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Thompson says.
Walkabout seeks to tackle crime in Yellow Elder area
IN a continued effort to strengthen community links, senior police and Urban Renewal officials yesterday partnered with area representatives on walkabout in the Yellow Elder and Millennium Gardens communities.Described as areas of crisis over the las
Substance abuse and its toll on employers
As our social and corporate community changes, and people continue to succumb to the pressures and demands of full and active lives, many fall victim to substance abuse and other vices. These take their toll on the employee’s level of efficiency and productivity.
Delay in $6m drug appeal
THE Court of Appeal has delayed its decision in the appeal of two men contesting a conviction for their involvement in a $6m drug smuggling operation.
Man has his sentence reduced by more than half
A MAN convicted of drug possession and sentenced to the previous four year mandatory minimum term had his time reduced by more than half.
Former US marine accused of attempted murder
AN ex-US marine appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of the recent near-fatal shooting of a man on Current Island.
Man gets three-year sentence for drug and gun possession
A MAN was sentenced to three years in prison after he led officers on a chase through Pinewood last year where they recovered an assault rifle and 33lbs of marijuana.
Three accused over $70k GB cocaine find
THREE men were charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a $70,000 cocaine raid in Grand Bahama last week.
Court orders warrants for co-defendants of 'Die' Stubbs
ARREST warrants have been issued for two men on trial with Stephen ‘Die’ Stubbs over a $6 million marijuana seizure.
HIV drugs secured to avert crisis
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday moved to temper alarm over HIV/AIDS drug shortages at facilities in New Providence reported over the weekend.
Three jailed over seizure of marijuana
A BAHAMIAN man and two Jamaican men were sentenced to three and a half years in prison yesterday for last week’s seizure of 375 pounds of marijuana at a residence on Meadow Street.Two additional people - a Jamaican woman and a Bahamian man - were als
Two men flee as officers seize drugs
BAHAMIAN and US law enforcement officers seized over $1 million worth of suspected marijuana during a high speed boat chase in East Grand Bahama, but the two suspects were able to escape after running the vessel aground in shallow waters.This is the
Trio deny planning to sell marijuana worth over $1m
THREE Bahamian men between the ages of 35 and 50 yesterday denied being caught off South Andros last week with over $1m worth of marijuana they intended to supply to others.
Freeport man denies dangerous dog charges
A 27-year-old man was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a ferocious dog attack.
Bahamian arrested in Florida over $5.5m cocaine discovery
A BAHAMIAN man was arrested in Florida yesterday in connection with the seizure of 620 pounds of cocaine worth $5.5 million.
Police Station wedding groom faces drug charges
TWO days after being allowed to marry his bride in the Central Police Station, a Freeport resident appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges in connection with a $50,000 marijuana seizure.
Marijuana and its effects
Thank you for allowing me space in your valuable paper to give my views and warning on the brain-altering and addictive plant marijuana.