by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jan 24, 2017 | Top Stories
Government is fighting back against the harmful effects illegal drugs can have on society, families and individuals. However, it will not be making critical decisions blindly. In fact, through the National Anti-Drug Plan 2017 to 2021, much of Government’s future...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jan 16, 2017 | Ministry News
Barbados’ National Anti-Drug Plan 2017 to 2021 will be the topic of discussion this Wednesday, January 18, during a consultation of national stakeholders at the Savannah Beach Hotel, from 9:15 a.m. The plan, which is being coordinated by the National Council on...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Nov 16, 2016 | Top Stories
Barbados will not be decriminalising marijuana just because other countries are doing so, without the proper supporting information on its effects. Attorney General, Adriel Brathwaite, restated his position in the debate on legalising marijuana, during a recent...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jun 29, 2016 | Top Stories
Barbados’ National Anti-Drug Plan has been approved by Cabinet. This was disclosed recently by Acting Minister of Home Affairs, Michael Lashley, during a church service at the First Baptist Church to mark the 21st anniversary of the National Council on Substance Abuse...