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Munroe: Drug reform a 'dishonest' agenda
ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe, QC, has accused the Minnis administration of “dishonesty” as it tackles marijuana reform, insisting the government wants to garner political support and restrict cultivators and suppliers of the the drug. On Tuesday, Prime Min
Minnis on marijuana 'a publicity stunt' - PLP
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis downplayed the potential impact of Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ declaration that he supports prison release of those convicted for having small amounts of marijuana. Calling it a publicity st
EDITORIAL: The slow revolution on marijuana
AT long last, the slow-motion progress of the marijuana commission has seen Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis receive the preliminary report.
Time to open debate on abortion, urges priest
DEBATE needs to begin on abortion so that arguments of those supporting and opposing the issue can be heard, said one religious leader. Father James Palacious, an Anglican priest, said while he is pro-life, he understands that there ought to be a na
‘PLP did nothing to support drug reform’
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday hit back at the Official Opposition over its criticisms of government’s handling of research geared toward the decriminalisation of marijuana.
SET THEM FREE: Minnis backs jail release for ‘small’ marijuana users
DECLARING that Bahamian marijuana users should not be considered criminals, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he supports releasing from prison those convicted for having small amounts of the drug once the proper reforms and legal mechanisms are enacted.
Abortion on demand is just murder
I must commend The Tribune for its stellar job in engaging in investigative journalism.
Activists say abortion ban a factor in illegal pills trade – For some ‘there’s no choice’
LEGISLATION restricting women’s access to reproductive health care has harmed residents and should be the focus of national discourse, not abortion drugs some obtain without a doctor’s prescription because they have no other choice.
EDITORIAL: Alarm bells over drugs and health
THE investigation in today’s Tribune that revealed the sale of abortion drugs despite the lack of a prescription has rung several alarm bells.
Bahamian accused of cocaine possession
A BAHAMIAN man was arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Saturday after he was allegedly found in possession of cocaine. According to reports. shortly after noon, the man presented himself to a US customs officer after checking in for
INSIGHT: Setting the ground rules for a marijuana industry
THE recent leak of the Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana’s preliminary report has brought the topic of marijuana decriminalisation back to the fore.
Secret trade in abortion tablets: Chemists selling drug without demanding doctors’ presciptions
THE illegal sale of a drug obtained without a prescription but used to cause abortions has been uncovered by The Tribune.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Another timely lesson from the US on marijuana
AS our National Commission on the legalisation and decriminalisation of marijuana is now operating at a breakneck pace, to legalise and decriminalise marijuana, both medicinally and recreationally, on the heels of Prime Minister Minnis’ endorsing the legalisation and decriminalisation of marijuana in the Bahamas.
Man, 26, admits having assault rifle
A 26-year-old man was remanded in custody for seven weeks to await his sentencing for being caught with a prohibited assault rifle and 30 rounds of illegal ammunition earlier this week. Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt said Levan Cliff Bannist
Ayton shines as Suns pound Knicks 121-98
NEW YORK (AP) — Deandre Ayton had 26 points and a career-high 21 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns pounded the New York Knicks 121-98 last night.
Prison officers threaten revolt
CORRECTIONAL officers are threatening to “revolt” over long standing issues and victimisation they allege has come from the actions of Commissioner Charles Murphy.
LETTER: Tales From The Twenties
One hundred years ago, the 1920s, known as the roaring ‘20s, was a decade of prosperity in western society and western culture.
‘How many more must’ die’ before we reform?
A marine group yesterday said its plan to overhaul watercraft regulation will save lives, generate millions for the government and deter crime, its president asking: “How many more have to die?”
26-year-old dies while waiting in courtroom
A 26-year-old man previously accused of being caught with $100,000 worth of ecstasy pills died suddenly yesterday morning while waiting to be arraigned on new drug charges.
Jazz Chisholm among top prospects
JAZZ Chisholm was among the top prospects in each Major League Baseball organisation represented at the Rookie Career Development Programme in Miami, Florida. MLB and the MLB Players Association has hosted the event since 1992. According to MLP Pip