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Cruise ship passengers asking for marijuana- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “There is a social aspect of the marijuana. When people get off the ship they are asking for marijuana. They want to smoke. Marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol. As a matter of fact, alcohol is much more dangerous than smoking a joint,” declared outspoken former Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Board and lead pastor of the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) in Duff’s Bottom, Bishop John I. Cline.
Sir Richard C.N. Branson applauds progress in legalising weed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The famous billionaire and Virgin Islands Belonger, Sir Richard C.N. Branson is confident that there is a ‘bright spark’ in efforts to end what he terms ‘the failed war on drugs’. In this instance he is referring to the legalising of marijuana.
‘Studies needed on medical marijuana’ – VIP Top Brass
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) said his party has not sat to discuss the ramifications of decriminalising the use of marijuana for medical purposes but acknowledged that such a topic requires careful study.
Bermuda gov’t plans to legalise medical marijuana
JAMAICA OBSERVER
HAMILTON, Bermuda, (CMC) — The Bermuda Government has unveiled plans to legalise marijuana for medical use, while also giving police more discretion to caution first-time offenders who might otherwise be charged with marijuana possession.
‘We are not ready for medical marijuana!’ – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has set the record straight to those hoping that the Territory would allow the cultivation and use of medical marijuana, saying, ‘not so fast’.