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Medicinal cannabis has potential, but focus is on tourism– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the proposed medicinal cannabis industry in the VI still has potential; however, he indicated that the focus will be on tourism and diversifying existing industries under his watch.
VI & UK agree to move forward with talks on medical marijuana– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom (UK), which has been stalling the establishment of the medical marijuana industry in the Virgin Islands (VI), even while the colonial power benefits from the same industry, has agreed to talks with the VI on the way forward. This is according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), who was recently in the UK for a Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meeting.
Vincy man arrested after package containing marijuana shipped to him
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- A national of St Vincent and the Grenadines residing at Parham Town, Tortola, was arrested and charged on July 16, 2021, after a package containing marijuana was allegedly shipped to him.
US states legalise marijuana as post-pandemic economic booster
NEW YORK, USA - At least 5 more US states have recently legalised recreational marijuana use, which means 30% of the country allows its adult residents to possess and use cannabis.
Visitor @ HMP allegedly held with cannabis
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- A visitor to Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, was on June 21, 2021, charged with Possession of a Controlled Drug.
Cannabis allegedly discovered in FedEx package @ Lower Estate
LOWER ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The plan of a person or persons to smuggle Cannabis via courier service FedEx was foiled by law enforcement authorities recently.
One charged in connection with drug find @ Brandywine Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI–One man has been charged with possession of drugs uncovered during a vehicle search on Tuesday morning, January 19, 2021, in the Brandywine Bay area.
Gov’t seeking 'negotiation' of UK decision on 'Marijuana Bill'
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says more negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK) will have to be made over the Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020, as his administration is not fully clear on the way forward.
Nanny Cay woman receives suspected cannabis through mail
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a Nanny Cay woman was delivered what police suspect to be cannabis through the mail.
Incoming package of cannabis intercepted @ TB Lettsome Airport
BEEF ISLAND, VI- A quantity of marijuana sent to the Virgin Islands via a FedEx package was intercepted at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on December 17, 2020, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online.
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