Articles By Clydeen McDonald
Trinidad and Tobago: Locals Fight for Foothold as Cannabis Industry Bill Goes To Key Committee
The committee must deliver its report on the bill by December 31.
British Virgin Islands: Medical Cannabis Momentum Stalls
Without the signature of Governor Augustus Jaspert, medical cannabis legislation can’t be formally adopted.
A Virgin Island Legalization Plan Rests on Tourism. Are the Tourists Coming?
Critics want to slow down and get the plan right, and some worry that Covid may render projections too rosy.
Saint Lucia Joins the Race to Legalize Cannabis
The nation’s leaders have agreed to draw up adult-use legislation and set a date to vote on it.
Jamaica Unveils New Cannabis Standards, With an Eye Toward the Global Industry
“While we are a locally-based industry, we are globally focused,” said Minister Floyd Green.
Saint Lucia Considers the Economics of Cannabis Reform
An analysis presents a case for adult-use, among other reforms, as the country’s leaders consider how to shape legislation.
The British Virgin Islands: Yes to Medical Cannabis but No to Adult Use
With an eye toward exports, the BVI government aims to create a $30 million industry for domestically cultivated cannabis. But high fines and long sentences stay in place.
Trinidad and Tobago: The Good, the Bad, and the Confusing From the First Six Months of Cannabis Decriminalization
Arrests are down, illicit crops are up, and everyone awaits further legislation.
Bermuda Talks Banking as Cannabis Bill Goes to Public Consultations
A draft bill to legalize cannabis for adult use was released last week for public input.
