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Foxy’s HempFest aims to spark more cannabis conversations

- Organisers want conversations around cannabis to spark new economy
With the annual Foxy’s hemp fest drawing closer, hundreds will travel to Jost Van Dyke on July 13, 2019, to spend the evening enjoying the sounds of reggae and good food at one of the Virgin Island’s (VI) most iconic beach bars, the Foxy’s Tamarind bar. Photo: Foxy's Bar
Bar owner, Philicianno Callwood aka “Foxy”, for years has propagated the legalization of cannabis.  “He has been speaking of this for many years and is happy to host this festival that brings everyone together to learn about cannabis, hemp, and the many products that can be made from them,” the release notes. Photo: Foxy's Bar
Bar owner, Philicianno Callwood aka “Foxy”, for years has propagated the legalization of cannabis. “He has been speaking of this for many years and is happy to host this festival that brings everyone together to learn about cannabis, hemp, and the many products that can be made from them,” the release notes. Photo: Foxy's Bar
The HempFest will kick off on July 13, 2019, and transportation to the island will be handled by New Horizons Ferry Service from West End, with return ferries after the show. Photo: VINO/File
The HempFest will kick off on July 13, 2019, and transportation to the island will be handled by New Horizons Ferry Service from West End, with return ferries after the show. Photo: VINO/File
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – With the annual Foxy’s HempFest drawing closer, hundreds will travel to Jost Van Dyke on July 13, 2019, to spend the evening enjoying the sounds of reggae and good food at one of the Virgin Island’s (VI) most iconic beach bars, the Foxy’s Tamarind bar.

But even as the conversation surrounding cannabis and its benefits is often frowned upon by locals, organisers want increased awareness and to spark more conversations about the legalisation of cannabis in the VI.

Victimless Crimes

The General Manager of Foxy’s Bar, Thomas Warner, points to a recent case in Virgin Gorda (VG) where four members of the same family were arrested for cultivation. “Where is the crime if there is no victim?” asked Mr Warner.

According to a release on the upcoming events, “There are so many other crimes where people are hurt, robbed, beaten, and injured…but who is harmed by cultivation? No one.”

Mr Warner’s view is that police resources could be better spent on other matters. He proposes to let cannabis be legalised and rebuild what he deemed as the broken agriculture sector of the economy.

Bar owner, Philicianno Callwood aka “Foxy”, for years has propagated the legalisation of cannabis.  

“He has been speaking of this for many years and is happy to host this festival that brings everyone together to learn about cannabis, hemp, and the many products that can be made from them,” the release notes.

To help this, Mr Warner has arranged industry leaders in jurisdictions around the Caribbean to come and mingle with the guests and help to explain how cannabis can benefit the small island economy in the modern world. The hope is that business connections will help this sector to grow more quickly when and if it becomes possible.

Keynote Speakers 

With US Virgin Islands (USVI) lobbyist and Senator, Terrance P. Nelson aka 'Positive Nelson' fighting for the legalisation of marijuana for many years, he will deliver a keynote on how the USVI approached the challenge.

VI legislator Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), a long-time proponent for cannabis legalisation in the VI, will also deliver remarks for a second year.

In his comments last year, Dr Wheatley pointed out that cannabis is not dangerous, and that criminalising it has created crime as opposed to preventing it.

“Sending non-violent offenders to prison for possession places them in an environment where violence is common, so they learn in jail how to be a more dangerous person upon their release,” the release notes.

The HempFest will kick off on July 13, 2019, and transportation to the island will be handled by New Horizons Ferry Service from West End, with return ferries after the show.

5 Responses to “Foxy’s HempFest aims to spark more cannabis conversations”

  • wize up (26/06/2019, 17:04) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    live to see the day when herb-stock is being traded on the stock-market(3 O clock road block and hey mr cop!!!!).....old school reggae rhythms(tired fee lick weed in ah bush, we want to come out in the open where the breeze can blow it so far away to the north, to south, to east and to the west)......
  • zack (26/06/2019, 17:34) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes let’s free the weed
    • wize up (26/06/2019, 20:43) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ zack: free the weed is a touchy subject especially when you talking high grade: it is a good conversation if done wizly: had my years of sitting and passing the chalice(now I simply sitting in limbo ensuring my children & grandchildren enjoy their Virgin Islands)..30 years ago were taking crime and punishment just for a joint(conviction or a fine)
      • Hmm (27/06/2019, 19:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        This Hemp fest is very needed to clear the air of misinformation.

        Ban vodka too, your logic only tolerates beer. Just saying!

        Its time to stop the fear and misinformation.
  • Flora (27/06/2019, 12:19) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Free the weed! Hmm - Lord, look crazy people on the streets, high and hungry. We better leave that weed alone. The BVI has no labs that make medicine.


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