Summary
Caribbean cannabis growers are focusing on expanding both domestic sales and exports, particularly following the reclassification of cannabis by the U.S. government. Several Caribbean countries have legalized cannabis for medical use, and ongoing research aims to explore its health benefits further.
Key Facts
- Caribbean farmers are cultivating different cannabis strains for varied effects and medicinal benefits.
- Antigua and Barbuda, among other Caribbean countries, have legalized cannabis use for medical purposes.
- The region has several legally registered cannabis farms and dispensaries.
- Experts argue for cannabis legalization, saying decriminalization isn't enough.
- Research on cannabis's potential benefits is planned in Antigua, including its use in medicine and agriculture.
- President Trump's executive order reduced cannabis's status to a lower-level drug in the U.S.
- The change in U.S. policy might lead to Caribbean countries exporting cannabis to the U.S.
- U.S. policy changes might also affect regulations in the Caribbean, easing restrictions.
