Police arrested and questioned three people and destroyed marijuana fields following search operations carried out Friday and Saturday on Virgin Gorda as part of investigations into the attempted armed robbery …
June 6, 2024
January 27, 2023
Premier reports progress on medical pot
Upon returning from his trip to the United Kingdom last week, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley reported progress toward his administration’s goal of legalising medical marijuana. However, two related laws …
September 12, 2022
Man charged for pot, cash
A 30-year-old man was arrested on Aug. 31 after police stopped and searched a vehicle he was driving and found marijuana, according to the Police Information Office. Casheem Walter, 30, …
June 3, 2022
Five bills await governor’s assent
Five bills passed by the House of Assembly over the past five years still await the governor’s assent, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said on May 26 in response to …
July 3, 2020
House green-lights medical marijuana
After hours of public debate followed by similarly lengthy closed-door deliberations, the House of Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday that would legalise the production and use of medical marijuana …
June 26, 2020
Government mulls bill to legalise marijuana
Companion bills designed to legalise medicinal marijuana and expunge criminal records of those charged with carrying small amounts of the drug were introduced for a first reading on June 19 …
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June 24, 2019
COMMENTARY — Case made for legal pot
As the HempFest at Foxy’s Tamarind Bar approaches, it is the time of year to look once again towards a future that will have cannabis and cannabis products legalised on …
July 12, 2018
Attendees push for legal marijuana at first-ever Foxy’s Hemp Fest
A prominent sign was nailed to a tree at the entrance to Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on Saturday. “Please be reminded,” it warned in bold type. “Cannabis is against the law …
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