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Penalty for small amount of cannabis higher than other Caribbean countries
THE penalty for having a small amount of cannabis in The Bahamas would be higher than most countries in the Caribbean that have decriminalised the drug if the Davis administration’s proposed legislation becomes law.
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‘CANNABIS DRAFT BILL INADEQUATE’: Rastafarian community dissatisfied with location limit for religious use
THE Rastafarian community is not satisfied with the Davis administration’s proposal for legalising cannabis for religious purposes, calling the draft bills inadequate.
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Taxi union chief wants 'hustlers at dock' end
The taxi union's president says the industry is seeking to shed its "hustlers at the dock" image after several drivers protested over the Nassau Cruise Port's new call-up system and police efforts to enforce it.
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Serial groper falsely blamed of attempting to abduct girl
POLICE took Sidney Cooper, a serial groper whose prison release authorities publicised, into custody for his own protection yesterday after he was wrongfully accused of trying to abduct a 12-year-old girl.
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MARIJUANA LEGAL PLANS REVEALED: Bills would ease restrictions on religion and medicine use - but recreation ‘an offence’
THE Davis administration released a compendium of bills that would transform cannabis use in The Bahamas from a strictly illegal activity to an industry regulated for medical, recreational, religious and scientific research purposes.
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Unlocking athletic performance: Essential role of fats in an athlete’s diet
AS athletes, we often hear about the significance of proteins and carbohydrates in fuelling our workouts and competitions.
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CARIFTA Triathlon and Aquathlon gets underway for first time in The Bahamas
THE Bahamas Triathlon Association (BTA) will host the 2023 CARIFTA Triathlon and Aquathlon for the first time in New Providence, Bahamas, this Saturday and Sunday at Goodman’s Bay.
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STATESIDE: Too early to pick from a crowded field of alternatives should Trump falter
ALL the talk these days is about an election still 15 tortuous months away in the future. There’s breaking news out of Iowa, where the numerous Republican also-rans were scrambling to gain some traction – any traction – ahead of last evening’s first GOP debate of this endless political season and the looming first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses scheduled for January 15.
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EDITORIAL: How long to wait for a right?
AT THE start of May, a major ruling was handed down by the Privy Council on citizenship.
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DARVILLE: WE MUST PREVENT DNA FRAUD – Genetic testing rules necessary to ensure lab sample integrity
OFFICIALS are grappling to prevent mischief related to how DNA samples to establish a person’s paternity are collected following a landmark citizenship ruling in May.
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Devynne Charlton hurdles to finals, Anthonique Strachan advances to semifinals of the 200 metres
Following a record-breaking performance on Tuesday, Devynne Charlton remained poised in the 100 metre (m) hurdles semifinals yesterday and booked her ticket to today’s finals.
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We should not go cashless
Glad to see at least one Minister, Fred Mitchell is openly against cashless society... we, all those that totally disagree with the cashless stupidity, are supported that recent Central Bank stats indicate in a quarter the ‘wallets of these digital things’ the deposits in them decreased - dropped by over $31m. Seems the consumers are saying... be gone!
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Three men plead not guilty to charge of possession of a firearm and ammunition
THREE men were granted bail after they were accused of having a loaded firearm in their vehicle on Soldier Road last weekend.
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Man fined $2,500 for marijuana valued at $1,300 found in his closet
A MAN was fined $2,500 yesterday after he admitted to having $1,300 worth of marijuana hidden in his bedroom closet on Monday.
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Coleby Davis to meet with Hope Town District Council on boat fees
TRANSPORT and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby Davis said officials would meet the Hope Town District Council this week to discuss the increase in boat registration fees, which they called outrageous.
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Real estate ‘bull can only run for so long’
The Bahamian property market is “correcting itself” to more sustainable pre-COVID highs, realtors agree, with 2023 second quarter New Providence home sales down 21 percent as “the bull can only run for so long”.
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Devynne Charlton advances to semifinals, Steven Gardiner suffers season-ending injury
Devynne Charlton lowered her Bahamian national record yesterday to advance to the women’s 100 metre hurdles semifinals, but Steven Gardiner pulled up and he was unable to complete his men’s 400 metre race.
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DeMarco: ‘We should not take this for granted’
AS the FIBA Pre-Qualifying Tournament came to a close on Sunday night with the Bahamas winning the title over Argentina, a few players were highlighted for their performances.
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FACE TO FACE: Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting – planning for the advancement of women
IN The Bahamas, gender-based violence is a pervasive issue. Incidents of sexual molestation against children, especially girls, sexual assault, domestic violence and femicide continue to shock this small nation, in particular, New Providence, the capital. Families are being destroyed, lives are being lost, and the society is hurting due to these heinous acts. Indeed, violence and murder on the whole negatively impact the progress being made as an independent nation, now celebrating 50 years.
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IMF: Bahamians need more protection from bank failure
Bahamian depositors have inadequate protection against “the failure of the largest credit union or any medium-sized bank”, the IMF is warning, as it urged that coverage more than double in percentage terms to $120m.
