‘We are not going to make people high’ on marijuana- Premier Fahie
Addressing the issue at the close of the Budget debate on December 13, 2019, Premier Fahie said “We ain’t going to limit a soul. We are going to open up the BVI.
”It was recently announced by Hon Fahie that a number of Canadian and American companies have made presentations to the Government and that research has been done to indicate a specific strand of marijuana that can be grown in the Territory.
“No, we are not going to make the people high and make all their troubles go away. No, that is not the aim,” Premier Fahie said on December 13, 2019.
Multi-million dollar industry
The industry, according to Honourable Fahie, is expected to bring in millions to the Virgin Islands, with $5M revenue projected in the first year of production.
He said already a land swap has been organised with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College to facilitate the production.
According to the 2020 report on the deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) released on Thursday, December 19, 2019, some 40 farmers will be trained locally to capitalise on the sector.
Farmers will also be able to set up businesses as part of the initiative.
On the other hand, Opposition lawmakers locally are not as optimistic that the industry will generate the projected millions as the Premier is expecting.
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16 Responses to “‘We are not going to make people high’ on marijuana- Premier Fahie”
Other regional revenue starved countries are getting into the medical marijuana business to increase revenue, cash flow, boost economic growth .......etc. The competition will be fierce so the BVI needs to strategically position itself to produce the weed differently from others. Other regional countries, ie, Antigua, Jamaica......etc have/are initiating actions to decriminalize possession of marijuana for recreational purposes at or below a certain quantities. The BVI lagged other regional countries in permitting visitors with dred locks to enter the territory; it was at the lagging edge, not the leading edge. The BVI should be one of the leaders in the region on legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational purposes; it must be at the tip of the spear. It was not in the forefront of the change; it needs to be a change leader on marijuana use and it was/is on financial services. Nonetheless, this government from February 26 has been moving bud speed ahead to do a wak of things at once to please everybody. In doing so, it has stumbled and have done some head scratching things. In my humble opinion, the government needs to slow down, take a deep breath, properly evaluated and plan things, study the outcomes and consequences before moving bud speed ahead. Stop the rush to impress. Hear is news flash. You cannot please everyone at once. The people have given you the mandate, the authority to make things happen. As such, you should take your time and do it properly for long lasting impact. The carpenter’s rule mandates to measure twice and cut once. Nuff Words of wisdom. The government is on pace for one term if does not correct course and stop the unconventional nonsense. Politically, once the electorate is turned off, it is challenging to regain their trust, confidence and support. The QR say on this season of giving—take heed. Happy New Year!
Adults need to be able to choose if they want to use this natural plant.
We are a Christian society.
"And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat." - Genesis 1:29
Break free from the bonds of mental slavery, this plant is not evil but the lies they told about it and the way they ruined people & stigmatized their neighbors over it, was and is evil. The devil is a liar.
And Jesus said love god first, and second love your neighbor as you love yourself.
It is healing and that is why it is being legalized all over the world despite the enemy's attempts to brain wash us.
Truth stands on its own two feet no matter what lies they tell, the truth is the truth.
The truth is this is a healing plant, a medicine for the body & mind which no adult deserves to be incarcerated for!