Bahamas Minister of Health Dr. Michael Darville introduced the long-awaited Cannabis Bill 2023 to Parliament – a promise to regulate the use of the plant for medicinal and religious purposes and related needs.

Dr. Darville underscored the importance of the proposed compendium of legislation.

“This legislation is inspired by the people, and it aims to serve our families, neighbors, and friends whose experiences and challenges call us to act with compassion and determination,” he said.

Dr. Darville recalled that over the last two-and-a-half years, he met with patients whose lives were impacted by cancer, chronic pain, anxiety, clinical depression and other forms of debilitating medical conditions.

“Healthcare is deeply personal to many of us. Each story reminds me why I am here, why we are all here. We are here to serve, to ease suffering, and to offer hope where there has been none,” he said.

After wide consultation with community leaders, the Rastafarian community, medical professionals, religious groups and others, Dr. Darville said that their input helped to shape the bill which is set to become law.

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