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PLP Table Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
On Friday [Feb 14] the Opposition tabled a bill in the House of Assembly which calls for removing all criminal sanctions for the possession of 14 grams of cannabis or cannabis resin. In a post on social media, Opposition MP David Burt said, “I would like to congratulate the OBA for something that happened on Friday. In November when the PLP attempted... Read more of this article
Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Drug Charges
A 31-year-old woman elected to be tried in Magistrates Court when she appeared this morning [Feb 7] on a variety of drug charges. Marketa Raynor pleaded not guilty to six charges involving the importation and possession with intent to supply of 91.6 grams of cocaine freebase; 10.58 grams of 60% cocaine hydrochloride; and 98.37 grams of cannabis. The... Read more of this article
Cannabis Reform: CRC Solicits Public Feedback
The Cannabis Reform Collaborative [CRC] is soliciting public input as well as inviting members of the public to participate in focus groups being planned. Last month Government announced that work had begun to produce a paper on cannabis policy reform and announced the members of the CRC as Stratton Hatfield, Dr. Ernest Peets, Kamal Worrell, Julia van... Read more of this article
PLP Bill: Remove Sanctions For Under 20 Grams
[Updated] The PLP has drafted the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 2014 which they intend to table in the House of Assembly next month, Senator Marc Daniels said today [Jan 21]. The bill calls for the “removal of all penal controls and criminal sanctions in relation to the possession and handling of cannabis and/or cannabis resin, where the weight... Read more of this article
Minister Comments: Medical Marijuana Petition
[Updated] Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley commented on the campaign by Alan Gordon related to the medical use of marijuana saying it was “misleading and inaccurate.” “Bermuda’s laws already make provision for the properly regulated, medical use of controlled drugs. Mr. Gordon’s argument is not with me as the Minister or with... Read more of this article
Cannabis Activist Petitions For Medical Marijuana
Law graduate and medical cannabis policy activist Alan Gordon has started an online petition asking Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley to allow emergency medical cannabis permits for cancer patients with a doctor’s recommendation. Mr Gordon said he has two good friends with recurring cancers that conventional treatments have failed to quell. According... Read more of this article
Woman Admits Importing $60,000 Of Cannabis
A 24-year-old British woman pleaded guilty in Court today [Jan 8] to importing just over $60,000 worth of cannabis into Bermuda. ZBM News reported that prosecutor Takiyah Burgess told the court that Lauren Davis arrived on a British Airways flight and proceeded to collect one checked duffle bag before leaving the airport. She was arrested shortly after... Read more of this article
AG Comments On Moniz Cannabis Court Case
Following the news that charges for cannabis possession were dropped against Minister Trevor Moniz’s 19 year old son today, Attorney-General Mark Pettingill said the ruling of the Magistrate “falls well within normal guidelines for a police caution.” The statement from the Attorney-General acknowledged the dismissal of charges against... Read more of this article
Cannabis Charged Dropped Against Moniz
[Updated] A 19 year old appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 2], where he had cannabis charges against him dismissed after the Crown offered no evidence. On December 31, Thomas Moniz, the son of a Cabinet Minister, pleaded not guilty to cannabis possession and being in possession of a drug grinder. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo released him... Read more of this article
Work Begins On Cannabis Policy Reform Paper
At the request of the Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley, on 5 December, 2013, a collaborative group began meeting to produce a paper on cannabis policy reform. Members of the group include Stratton Hatfield, Dr. Ernest Peets, Kamal Worrell, Julia van Beelen, Khomeini Taalib-Din, Cordell Riley, Krystl Assan, Lamar Caines, Eron Hill, Kyle... Read more of this article
Men Charged: Possessing, Cultivating Marijuana
Appearing in Magistrates Court yesterday [Dec 18] two family members were both charged with drug related offences alleged to have occurred in August 2013. Emmanuel Outerbridge pleaded not guilty to possessing cannabis with intent to supply and to possessing scales fitted and intended for use in the supply of illegal drugs. The amount was alleged to... Read more of this article
British Woman Charged With Importing Cannabis
A 24-year-old British woman appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 18] where she was remanded in custody after facing charges alleging she imported some $60,000 worth of cannabis. Lauren Davies, who the Court heard was working as a hairdresser at a local salon, was charged with importing approximately 600 grams [1.3 pounds] of cannabis on 14th... Read more of this article
