Small Home Repair Programme launched
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis officially launched the Hurricane Dorian Small Home Repair Programme aimed at helping residents to make the necessary repairs to their storm-damaged homes. The programme will be launched in Abaco on 17 February, and in New Providence on 24 February. “As a Government, we […]
Reception held in honor of Apostolic Nuncio Nwachukwu
Prime Minister Minnis attended a reception to mark the visit of the newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio, the Most Rev. Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu. The reception was held on Thursday 6 February at the residence of H.E. Basil W. Barnett, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Holy See. The Most Rev. […]
Preliminary Report: The Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana
FINAL REPORT – 24 JANUARY 2020 (1)
Marijuana Report tabled in House of Assembly
Recommendations include legalization for medicinal use, decriminalization of possession of one ounce or less The legalization of cannabis for medical and scientific purposes and the decriminalization of possession of one ounce or less of cannabis for personal use for people over 21 are among the main recommendations included in the preliminary report from the Bahamas […]
Marijuana Report Tabled
Mr. Speaker: In coming to office, it was the objective of my Government to pursue policies to uplift Bahamians – and especially those who come from modest backgrounds as I did. In The Bahamas we have a criminal justice system that needs reform in a number of areas, including the possession of small amounts of […]