****“It is something that saved my life,” Mr. Neymour said.

----“Only for medical reasons,” (What about taking preventative measures?
“When doctors had given up in *the States,* they actually gave me a prescription for it but it’s *illegal in the Bahamas.*
------“*The problem is the pharmaceutical companies are leading this*. The US has realized they’ve lost the battle. It’s being used as medicine around the world. If you’re elected and only concerned about the vote, then you will act a certain way.”**

**In conclusion: For those of you who oppose cannabis legalization, keep breathing, keep eating everything packed with bleached sugar, keep eating bleached rice, keep eating hybrid foods, keep eating processed foods, keep drinking excessive alcohol, keep not exercising your mind, body and spirit, keep believing the lies and propaganda of our oppressors; judgment day is coming. Those who feel it knows! Genesis 1:30**

With all due respect, Opposition Leader Davis (And The PLP) need to disappear for a few more years, about 10 would be good. I'm aware it's unhealthy for a nation to not have a strong opposition party, sadly, however, the PLP and its current leadership is not an option. I am not some 'Roc Wit Doc' Cheerleader I am a Bahamian old enough with 1/2 a BJC to see that this man is a Slick Liar! I mean Lawyer!

@OldFort2012 **** I am not normally in favor of subsidies for business but this does seem to be a service of vital national importance which needs to be protected by the Government.*** totally agree. #NationalPrideCarrier

no import! grow, harvest, sell locally in the bahamas.

I totally agree, however, this will only create an even bigger illegal black-market cannabis problem and put a bigger strain on our Law Enforcement Officers, Judicial and Correctional systems. Cutting out the "small man" aka Mom and Pop businesses will not only create more animosity between the rich and poor but will threaten the very fabric of our Bahamaland. Our PM, recently on taxpayers dime flew to multiple Family Islands to 'sell' a 12% VAT that was already law, to now cut out the "small man" from literally reaping the benefits of our land will be unconscionable! After all "It's the People's time".

This is fantastic news! Based on the survey conducted, the people had to either do research or read up-to-date news to get real solid information about the medicinal benefits and the legalization of Cannabis, for those who still stuck with the reefer madness indoctrination from the 50's or heard from parents/grandparents of that era it will always be no to legalization, ...well, that's until someone they love get sick; this is selfish and unfortunate. Speaking from a economic perspective, we (Bahamas Government) can drastically reduce borrowing money, the legalization of Cannabis will create a foundation for our citizens to not only become self-sufficient and successful by ourselves but help build our nation, like it or not, "we all we gat!" while preserving our precious land and natural resources for our next generation rather than selling acres and acres to foreigners to just pay the Government's light bill. Rural Islands like Acklins and Islands with lots of land available like Andros can be used to legally grow cannabis in a Government controlled manner, this is great news for our Bahamaland. I see visitors from around the world coming to our shores, paying a premium to enjoy our Sun, Sand, Sea, and Greens! Genesis 1:30

The PLP leadership is starting to sound very desperate, this is a national tragedy! Please do not make this a political issue, the world is watching/reading. Using this unfortunate incident to score cheap political points is juvenile and unwise when a tragedy like this that can threaten our livelihood we ALL (Bahamian People) need to pull together to solve it. A visitor to our country on their wedding anniversary lost their life, limb/limbs, hurt in an accident and this so call leader wants to use this sad situation as some "got ya" moment is unpatriotic, ignorant and ungodly.
# The Bahamian people will not forget.

#1 - Rum
#2 - HFC
#3 - Trans Fats
#4 - Tobacco
#5 - Cocaine
#6 - probhibition of Marijuana/Cannabis

I don't think it's wise for the opposition to play politics with this issue, they are to blame, if not more, just like the current ruling party.

Keep this in mind $50 million+ dollars is made in the bahamas and sent back to Haiti. I won't even try to calculate how much is spent in Miami by Bahamians too. It's time for more Bahama Pride or else VAT will continue to rise, it's simple economics folks. If I borrow money from an unconscionable bank to build a house for my mixed family of 10, but when I give everyone their cut of the loan to help build our home better, but they take it and spend it building the neighbors house and still want to live with me, this is a problem. #Priority