Rastafarians who were persecuted for their marijuana usage should be some of the main beneficiaries of any cannabis industry in Barbados says members of the Mount Carmel Tabernacle. They made that point yesterday as they urged the government to meet with them again regarding the Sacramental Cannabis Bill. Bongo Isaiah said although he was pleased steps were being taken to reduce the stigma associated with the controversial plant, he did …
Strong case made for Rastafari reparations
Article by April 1, 2021
The call for reparations for the Rastafarian community is getting louder as individuals from the region call for systems to be put in place to repair the damage done to their community over the years.
This comes as President of the African Heritage Foundation (AHF) Paul
Ras Simba Rock painted a picture of how Rastafarians have been treated in Bridgetown over the years.
During the Marcia Weekes Show on Wednesday, under the theme Ganja Reparations, officials insisted that members of the Rastafarian community should be compensated for the inhumane treatment meted out to them over the years, and for the stigma and discrimination they suffered.
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