Constituency: Marathon
Platform Status: Online Term Limits for Prime Minister
Many of us believe people should not still be receiving criminal records for something that Parliament has already moved toward treating more like a ticket-level offence.
This petition supports proper implementation of the existing cannabis reforms, fair access moving forward, and a more balanced approach that reflects both justice and reality.
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Why This Matters
A criminal record can follow someone for years and affect: - employment - travel - education - housing - financial opportunities - overall quality of life
Many of us believe people should not continue carrying lifelong consequences over small personal possession matters that the law itself has already moved toward treating differently.
This issue also affects: - access to medical treatment - scientific and medical research - economic opportunity - fairness in enforcement - criminal justice reform
Many people also believe that if new industries or opportunities are created around cannabis, they should not only benefit wealthy individuals or people with financial connections.
There is also a growing feeling that communities and individuals — especially Rastafarians and others who suffered discrimination, persecution, arrests, and stigma during prohibition years — deserve meaningful inclusion and consideration moving forward.
For many Bahamians, fairness matters just as much as reform itself.
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What's Happening Now
Across the country, people continue discussing: - inconsistent enforcement - criminal records for small possession - medical cannabis access - expungement of records - licensing concerns - research opportunities - fairness in future industry participation
Many Bahamians feel the country is currently caught somewhere between old enforcement approaches and newer legal reforms without enough clarity or consistency.
People increasingly want: - proper implementation - clearer public understanding - fair enforcement - equal opportunity - a balanced system that reflects the direction the law has already started moving toward
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Our Request
Most of us agree public safety and responsibility still matter.
At the same time, many of us also believe fairness, consistency, and common sense matter too.
Supporting this petition is about encouraging proper implementation of existing reforms, protecting people from unnecessary lifelong consequences, expanding access to medical and research opportunities, and ensuring future opportunities are fair and inclusive for all Bahamians — not just a privileged few.
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Implementation Roadmap
FAQs
Is this about targeting a specific Prime Minister or political party? +
No. This proposal would apply equally regardless of political party or individual leader.
Why two 5-year terms? +
Many supporters believe two full terms provide enough time for a government to implement long-term plans while still ensuring leadership renewal and democratic transition over time.
Would non-consecutive terms still count? +
Yes. The proposed framework supports a maximum of two total 5-year terms regardless of whether they are served consecutively or separately.
Would this require constitutional reform? +
Yes. Implementing Prime Ministerial term limits would likely require constitutional amendment and broad national consultation.
Why is this issue important now? +
Public discussion surrounding leadership renewal, political balance, and democratic modernization continues to grow across the country, particularly during election periods.
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What This Priority Supports
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Constitutional term limits for the office of Prime Minister
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Maximum service limit of two 5-year terms, whether consecutive or non-consecutive
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Stronger democratic balance and institutional safeguards
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Leadership renewal and generational political development
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Reduced long-term concentration of political power
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Greater focus on succession planning and institutional stability
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Modernization of the country’s democratic framework
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Increased public confidence in leadership transition and governance systems
Petition Updates
Government responses and progress will be published here.
Petition Information
| Petition ID | 7 |
|---|---|
| Category | Governance & Accountability |
| Status | Open |
| Published | May 8, 2026 |
| Support Opens | May 9, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Aug 17, 2026 |
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