Articles By Clydeen McDonald
Barbados: A Medical Cannabis Industry Seems Close to Launch, but Small Farmers Fear They’ll Be Left Behind
At a meeting, regulators hear worries that big international companies will dominate.
As U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Reintroduces Cannabis Legalization, Debate Returns to Taxes
A similar bill failed in December amid debate over whether cannabis tax revenue should go toward saving the pension fund, or toward boosting other sectors, such as infrastructure and tourism.
Jamaica: As the Cannabis Industry Awaits Delayed Reforms, Regulators Push Temporary Measures
With cannabis developments slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, bureaucrats shift some regulations to boost the industry, such as export and online sales for patients.
Jamaica: Cannabis Export Rules, Though Eagerly Anticipated, Are Delayed
But post COVID-19 pandemic, the nation still aims for growth in the industry.
The Coronavirus Pandemic is Slowing Cannabis Reform in the Caribbean
Parliamentary meetings, regulatory rule setting, and investment summits are being postponed, slowing what had been steady progress in the region.
Saint Vincent: Illicit Cannabis Cultivators Get an Amnesty Offer
The government has also opened the door—part way—to banking licensed growers.
Bahamas Cannabis Legalization Plan May Depend, in Part, on a Survey
The National Commission on Marijuana, split on adult use legalization, puts the question to the public.
Saint Kitts Lawmakers Approve Cannabis Reforms, Open Door for Industry
Lawmakers approved legislation to establish a Medicinal Cannabis Authority that would create licenses for everything from cultivation to consumption spaces.
Saint Vincent Targets Cannabis Industry Development in 2020 Economic Plan
While Saint Vincent expects a boost in cannabis revenue, US banking hurdles remain a major headache in the Caribbean.
