McCartney encourages govt. to move swiftly on cannabis decriminalization
Former DNA leader says Bahamians should have “huge interest” in cannabis industry Former Minister of Immigration Branville McCartneyRoyston Jones Jr.NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Democratic National...
View ArticlePolice chief supports expungement of marijuana records
Commissioner of Police Anthony FergusonJasper WardCommissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson said he supports the expungement of criminal records for individuals found with small amounts of marijuana.“I...
View Article'Marijuana Will Boost Economy': Commission Report Says Drug Has Huge Business...
By RASHAD ROLLETribune Staff Reporterrrolle@tribunemedia.netTHE Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana has endorsed the economic potential of a cannabis industry in The Bahamas as robust.The...
View ArticleTurnquest says he supports Bahamian-owned marijuana industry
Minister of Finance Peter TurnquestBy Rachel KnowlesMinister of Finance Peter Turnquest said yesterday that as a “private citizen”, he supports the recommendation that Bahamians should own the majority...
View ArticleRum Journal: The Best Rums of 2019
By Caribbean Journal StaffIn 2012, Caribbean Journal’s Rum Journal first launched the Rum Awards — a unique celebration of the best rums of the year.And after seven previous incarnations, the annual...
View ArticleFrom The Bahamas to Barbados, Our Favorite Travel Videos of 2019
One of the blue holes on Andros in The Bahamas.By Caribbean Journal StaffCaribbean Journal scours the Caribbean for the best places to stay, the best beaches, the best food and the must-try experiences...
View ArticleRebuilding the Bahamas: How a hurricane blows up social divides
John Mutter, a Columbia University professor who wrote “The Disaster Profiteers: How Natural Disasters Make the Rich Richer and the Poor Even Poorer,” says that during reconstruction the divides can be...
View ArticleCannabis Moves Have Gomez' Blessing
By Syann ThompsonTribune Staff Reportersthompson@tribunemedia.netRETIRED Archbishop Drexel Gomez fully supports the decriminalisation and medical use of marijuana but insists there must be major...
View ArticlePastor blasts draft marijuana report
Pastor Cedric MossPastor Cedric Moss lambasted the Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana’s draft report on marijuana, charging that young Bahamians are being “set up for a lifetime of drug...
View ArticleBahamas Sand Dollar pilot phase begins in Exuma; full launch in 2020
Bahamas Sand Dollar could very well be the first-ever Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) of 2020. Sand Dollar pretty well suits the sun-kissed beaches that attract tourists from across the globe.As...
View ArticleBowles Christmas Party In Da Yard 2019
This is how we do it over-the-hill, Nassau, Bahamas.Christmas party in da yard. :)Sweet rake 'n' scrape music by the Lasido Boys live and direct.In da bush! Don't stop da music!Shot and edited by...
View Article15 Hot New Hotels for the Caribbean in 2020
By Caribbean Journal StaffThe Caribbean hotel sector is, in a word, buzzing. New hotels seem to be popping up every week, and it’s not just the traditional hotel hubs. Sure, there are new Caribbean...
View ArticlePalacious Backing Marijuana (Just)
Father James PalaciousBy RASHAD ROLLETribune Staff Reporterrrolle@tribunemedia.netFATHER James Palacious is a reluctant supporter of marijuana decriminalisation, warning yesterday that legalising the...
View ArticleCitizens for Justice Bahamas says yes to medicinal marijuana but no support...
Bishop Walter HanchellNASSAU, BAHAMAS – Citizens for Justice Bahamas (CFJB) Chairman Bishop Walter Hanchell yesterday put forth the NGOs support for medicinal marijuana, but insisted that it will not...
View ArticleUpdate on Briland Power
The Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd. (BPL) investigation into the outage that affected Harbour Island last week has confirmed that undersea cables connecting Harbour Island at the Three Island Dock...
View ArticleBusinesses won’t be able to clear banned plastics as of today
By Chester RobardsAs of today, those businesses that have not had the four banned plastic products cleared from Bahamas Customs will not be able to receive those items, Senior Environmental Officer at...
View ArticleThe 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean 2020
Graycliff, The Bahamas - A seating in the wine cellar is worth the splurge. By Caribbean Journal StaffThe number of world-class Caribbean restaurants continues to multiply, making this landmark...
View ArticleKalypso Kid Comic
.Ulfurmensch.presentsKalypso KidChapter 1Created and written by Stephen CatalanoArt by Stephen CatalanoEdited by Maz JoachinIn a Nassau similar to ours, in a world where costumed heroes and villains...
View ArticleSand Dollar Q&A
Q: Is the new Sand Dollar Digital Currency a Cryptocurrency?A: [Central Bank Governor John Rolle]: "The sand dollar is NOT a cryptocurrency. It is a Central Bank digital currency - the digital...
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