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Draft legislation on medical cannabis industry to be released for consultation

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said draft legislation to establish a medical cannabis industry in the country should be released for consultation in about a month’s time.

Company agrees to pay fine over Exuma oil spill

THE company responsible for last summer's Exuma oil spill has agreed to pay a fine for environmental damage caused following the incident, according to Attorney General Ryan Pinder.

Public service wide promotional exercise announced

STATE Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle announced a public service wide promotional exercise for all public servants who have already met the standard but did not receive promotions.

ACP B K Bonamy Jr: Public will be treated with utmost respect

ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police B K Bonamy Jr, the new officer in charge of the Grand Bahama and the northern Bahamas District, warns that disrespectful behaviour to the public by any officer will not be tolerated.

10-month sentence for having $80k worth of marijuana

A MAN was sentenced to 10 months in prison on Thursday after he admitted to having $80K worth of marijuana in his home last week.

$7,000 bail after firearm, ammunition charges

A 19-year-old male was granted $7,000 bail in court on Thursday after he was accused of having a loaded firearm in Nassau last week.

Man accused of threatening three people with shotgun

A 55-year-old man was granted $8,000 bail in court on Thursday after he was accused of threatening three people with a shotgun.

Man facing murder charges accused of thefts, breaching bail

A MAN facing two pending murder charges was denied bail in court on Thursday after being accused of a series of thefts and breaching his bail.

Chinese Embassy donates medical supplies to Public Hospitals Authority

THE Chinese Embassy donated a batch of medical supplies to the Public Hospitals Authority on Thursday.

$5.6m grant signed with IDB for health infrastructure

THE Ministry of Economic Development and the Inter-American Development Bank signed a $5.6m grant to reinforce healthcare infrastructure in The Bahamas, enhance primary care coverage and modernise the healthcare system.

US Embassy building on pace for early 2024 completion

THE new $310m US Embassy building on East Hill Street will be completed by 2024, officials said yesterday.

Berry Island family homeless after early morning fire

A GREAT Harbour Cay family of nine is homeless after an early morning fire destroyed their house yesterday.

Increased police presence will be at CARIFTA Games

WITH the country set to host the 50th CARIFTA Games, Assistant Commissioner of Police Craig Stubbs emphasised that there will be increased police presence to ensure safety at the event.

Police urge caution over Easter holidays

WITH the Easter holidays upon us, police are urging members of the public to practice caution.

World Health Day this Friday

The World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates 75 years of improving public health tomorrow - which is World Health Day.

US visa fees increasing

US visa fees will increase on May 30. According to the US Department of State, visitor visas for business or tourism purposes will increase from $160 to $185, as will other non-petition-based NIVs, such as student and exchange visitor visas.

Sweeting says govt is progressing in addressing conch population decline

MINISTER of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting defended the government’s efforts to manage queen conch fishing yesterday.

Stats show high rate of success on boat rescues

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force and its partners rescued 243 locals who were in distress at sea over the past four years, failing to locate only ten people presumed to have died.

AG considering fine over sunken ship off Abaco

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said his office is considering fining the owners of a ship that sank off Abaco late last year and has yet to be removed.

Hotel Union: ‘Lead and we will follow you . . . maybe’

THE head of the hotel union has a message for Atlantis executives who want workers to speak out against Royal Caribbean International’s proposed Paradise Island project: “Put your placards on and go do what you (are) telling us to do.”

‘UNLAWFUL TO DETAIN FOR OVER 48 HOURS’: AG says govt abiding by law - so no immigration change after ruling by Privy Council

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said a new Privy Council ruling would not change current immigration detention practices because the government has complied with the law in recent times - despite the ruling being hailed as a “landmark” by Fred Smith, KC.

Man remanded without bail on gun threat charge

A 50-year-old man was remanded after he was accused of threatening someone with a gun.

Murder suspect held after failing to charge his EMD

A MURDER suspect has been remanded after he was accused of breaching his bail.

Three to pay $7,000 bail on illegal gun charges

A MAN and two women faced court yesterday accused of possession of a loaded gun.

One gram of hemp gets man 25 hours community service

A MAN was ordered to complete 25 hours of community service after admitting to marijuana possession.