“If Her Majesty’s representative in Bermuda does not give assent to something that has been passed lawfully and legally under this local government, this will destroy the relationship that we had with the United Kingdom,” Premier David Burt said, adding that he expects “the UK government will listen to the democratic voice of the people of this country.”
The Premier was speaking at the end of the debate in the House on the Cannabis Licensing Act, which lasted more than 8 hours, with the bill now set to head to the Senate after passing in the House.
Premier Burt said, “The Attorney General in her brief stated, and I quote, ‘To be clear, the Governor has indicated that she will be unable to assent to any legislation that contravenes our international obligations.’
Bermuda and Barbados Turn to Cannabis to Boost Their Economies
19th February 2021
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It is hoped that the growing cannabis industry will help to give a much-needed boost to the economies of some Caribbean islands. While Barbados has opened its doors to medical cannabis businesses, MPs in Bermuda are set to debate legislation around adult-use cannabis.
Over a year since the island’s parliament legalised medical cannabis use through the Medicinal Cannabis Industry Bill in November 2019, Barbados has finally allowed businesses to start working with the plant in January.
The move could help to bring in much-needed revenue as the country’s tourism industry continues to be battered by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The tourism has traditionally been one of the largest contributors to Barbados’s economy, however, many tourists are now staying away due to travel restrictions.
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