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Many farmers excited about the prospect of growing cannabis, Campbell says
Many farmers are excited about the possibility of growing cannabis, according to Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Jomo Campbell, who predicted the government's "progressive approach to cannabis" will result in a reduction in the backlog of the courts.
Ansbacher Contract Signing
Third attack linked to robbery trial
Third attack linked to robbery trial
By ALISON LOWE
Tribune Staff Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net
A POLICE officer whose house was fired on has become the third person connected to an armed robbery trial to become the actual or apparent target of an attack since Saturday, The Tribune has confirmed.
This newspaper understands there is concern that the incidents may deter witnesses and other individuals involved in the trial from pa...
New law chief plans court 'management process' to reduce backlog
By PAUL G
TURNQUEST
Tribune Staff Reporter
pturnquest@tribunemedia.net
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Vinette Graham-Allen said she anticipates to introduce a court "management process" at the Attorney General's office that is intended to prevent and reduce the backlog of cases currently in the system.
This process, she said, has been perfected to the degree that it will manage some of the m...
The Bahamas and Cuba resume talks on maritime boundary
The Bahamas and the Republic of Cuba officially resumed technical discussions on the delimitation of the maritime boundary between the two countries, Monday, September 6, 2010.
Already, two rounds of talks have been held; the first round of preliminary discussions, which established the framework for future meetings, was held in Nassau in 2005.
Government holds summit to address family violence
Government holds summit to address family violence
Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Development the Hon Loretta Butler-Turner said the Government of The Bahamas has demonstrated its clear commitment to addressing the problem of violence.
During a family violence summit sponsored by the Ministry, Wednesday, September 22, Mrs Butler-Turner explained that the Domestic Violence (Protection Orders) Act 2007, expanded the defini...
Murder accused 'to give alibi in 21 days'
Murder accused 'to give alibi in 21 days'
A MAN accused of the country's seventh and eighth murders for 2014 said he would submit an alibi to the Attorney General's office in 21 days.
Governor General's Volunteer Society Act, 2023 Passed into Law
After successful readings in the House of Assembly and the Senate His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Cornelius A. Smith on August 11th saw one of his tenures’ most cherished initiatives passed into law just weeks before he demits office.
Wilchcombe meets with women's groups on Protection Against Violence Act
Minister of Social Services Obie Wilchcombe yesterday met with women's groups to discuss their concerns with the recently passed Protection Against Violence Act and what changes they want to see in the law.
Maritime Boundary Delimitation Discussions Between The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos
Maritime Boundary Delimitation Discussions Between The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos
The governments of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos as represented by the United Kingdom met to discuss the maritime boundary delimitation between The Bahamas and TCI on 9th August, 2023. During the course of the meetings, delegates will undertake the technical exercise of delimiting an agreed boundary which is vital for the effective management of The Bahamas’ maritime resources as well as ...