By FAY SIMMONS
Tribune Business Reporter
jsimmons@tribunemedia.net
A Cabinet minister yesterday said talks on marijuana cultivation and the accompanying regulatory regime will be held with regional leaders at the upcoming Caribbean Week of Agriculture.
Jomo Campbell, newly-appointed minister of agriculture and marine resources, said more than 300 attendees from 21 countries are expected to attend when the conference is held in The Bahamas next week.
Speaking at the Prime Minister’s Office’s media briefing, he said the event will feature a special session on marijuana farming with regional experts, with Bahamians interested in growing cannabis able to join in the discussion.
He said: “I’m pleased to announce that we will be hosting a special session on cannabis farming, where high level stakeholders in the region will speak to their experience about medical cannabis. We expect that countries such as Belize, Jamaica and St Lucia will speak about their road map to cannabis farming and provide an insightful conversation on the topic.
“And we’re encouraging anyone who has an interest in growing medicinal cannabis to join us, either in person or virtually, for this event. We note that all of the sessions of Caribbean Week of Agriculture will be well-timed to assist us in growing this vital sector of our economy”
Mr Campbell added that discussions around the awarding of marijuana licences are still ongoing with the Attorney General’s Office and other…
