Global
Deep-dive: Cannabis Pilot Programs Are Sprouting in Europe
In various ways, and in various nations, leaders are looking for ways to clean up the illicit market or try out medical use.
Latin America: Can Cannabis Mitigate the Economic Devastation of the Pandemic?
Lawmakers in hard-hit Colombia, Mexico, and Paraguay see big benefits if leaders don’t tarry.
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.
Argentina May Loosen the Reins on Medical Cannabis
A draft regulation would allow home cultivation and sales of oils via pharmacies.
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.
United Nations Report Suggests COVID-19 Lockdowns Are “Increasing Demand for Cannabis”
A new report on global drug trends also notes that cannabis accounts for more than half of all global drug law offenses, and “remains the main drug that brings people into contact with the criminal justice system.”
Colombia: Global Expectations, But Not For the Small Farmer
Many small farmers here would like to grow cannabis legally, but a rigid bureaucracy and stiff financial requirements are fencing them out.
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.
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.
New Zealand Government Releases Final Cannabis Legalization Plan
A referendum will take place in September in New Zealand, where medical cannabis is already legal.
