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Gov't exploring medical marijuana as 'revenue generator'- Dr Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The controversial topic about whether the Virgin Islands (VI) should legalise marijuana came to the fore during the House of Assembly (HoA) on Thursday, March 8, 2018 when Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7), Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, stated that the government is looking into medical marijuana as a possible revenue for the VI.
VI should not be jailing persons for marijuana- Magistrate Richard G. Rowe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Personally, my view is that we ought not to be legislating…regarding what people take in to their own bodies of their own choice,” stated substitute magistrate Mr Richard G. Rowe as he expressed his opinion that the use of marijuana should not be a criminal act in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Man nabbed with cocaine & marijuana in Long Bush
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Our senior sources in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have confirmed that a man was taken into custody on the night of December 12, 2017 for allegedly having in his possession a quantity of cocaine and Marijuana.
'Woe be unto him who leads the flock astray'- Caller to Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Describing it as a source of deep “distress” one caller to the Speak Out BVI radio programme on ZBVI 780 AM, with Host Doug Wheatley, on Tuesday February 14, 2017 called for the candid man of the cloth, Bishop John I. Cline, to step down as a religious leader for his views on the controversial topic of marijuana legalisation in the territory.
We can't leave discussions about marijuana alone anymore- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversial topic about whether the Virgin Islands should legalise marijuana came to the fore today, February 14, 2017 and Leader of the Opposition Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) believes the Virgin Islands can no longer shy away from the discussion.
Alcohol more dangerous than marijuana- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Outspoken clergyman, Bishop John I. Cline has said locking up persons for marijuana may not be the best way to go and has even suggested its legalisation in the Virgin Islands, commenting that if alcohol, which he believes is more dangerous, can be legalised so can marijuana.
3 USVI residents sentenced in money laundering conspiracy
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- On Monday December 19, 2016, District Court Judge Curtis V. Gomez sentenced three defendants for a money laundering conspiracy that operated from Los Angeles, California to St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, United States Attorney Ronald W. Sharpe announced today, December 20, 2016.
Woman arrested in USVI for trying to smuggle ‘ganja’ into prison
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — A woman was arrested over the weekend for allegedly attempting to smuggle marijuana into the Golden Grove Correctional Facility for an inmate, [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Public Information Officer Glen Dratte announced late Monday, December 12, 2016.
Prison officer allegedly tried to sneak ganja, phone into USVI prison
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — A corrections officer in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) was on Friday November 11, 2016 detained by another corrections officer and later arrested by police at the Golden Grove Correctional Facility on St Croix after she was found to be in possession of prison contraband, to include marijuana, a cellphone and cellphone charger, as well as drug paraphernalia.
Legalising marijuana may pose many challenges- Dr Timothy S. Harris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Prime Minister of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr The Hon Timothy S. Harris has joined the conversation by many sectors of society, to make marijuana legal, particularly following Jamaica’s lead in 2015 to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of the herb, saying it is not as easy as a walk in the park, as many perceive.
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