Experts: Legal cannabis can spur Caribbean economies
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by Jeff K. Mayers
ENTREPRENEURS eager to enter the marijuana business are calling on the Government to bring legislation which will allow them to do so without fear of being arrested.
The Cannabis Control Bill, aimed at legitimising marijuana retail businesses in Trinidad and Tobago, has been a topic of discussion since the amendment to the Dangerous Drugs Act in December 2019.
The amendments allowed for the possession of up to 30 grammes of marijuana and growing four female plants for every adult in a home.
The bill was sent to a joint select committee (JSC) led by Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi in 2019, which was initially due to report to Parliament in February last year, but there have been some setbacks.
Covid19: a glance at how TT faced the virus in 2020
Sunday 3 January 2021
In this March 18, 2020 file photo people from a group of 68 cruise ship passengers are seen in quarantine at Camp Balandra. FILE PHOTO/AYANNA KINSALE -
January 29, 2020 – Government began thermal screening of passengers at the nation’s airports and heightened vigilance at seaports inclusive of commercial and cruise vessels.
January 30 – The Cabinet took the decision to impose travel restrictions on anyone who had been in China for a 14-day period before arriving in TT. Any non-national would not be permitted entry and any national or resident who fell into this category would be quarantined until it was clear that they were not affected by covid19.
Relatives of returning T&T oil workers from the Gulf of Mexico wave as the workers leave Piarco International Airport after their arrival yesterday.
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and National Security Minister Stuart Young are defending the fairness of this country’s COVID-19 exemption policy in the face of stinging criticism that their children were allowed to jump the exemption queue. However, Rowley is also indicating that the Government plans to revisit and make changes to the policy.
Their defence comes after Guardian Media revealed yesterday that the 21-year-old son of Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi was granted an exemption and entered T&T on November 13, after spending two months abroad.
Wednesday 23 December 2020
A mourner wears a Fonclaire forever mask at the funeral service for founding member of Fonclaire steel orchestra, Milton Wire Austin at St Paul s Anglican church, Harris Promenade San Fernando. Photos by Lincoln Holder
Considered a steelband warlord and a man with musical gifts, 79-year-old Milton Wire Austin received tributes from mourners on Wednesday.
The funeral for the founding member of the San Fernando-based NLCB Fonclaire Steel Orchestra took place at the St Paul’s Anglican Church at Harris Promenade in San Fernando.
City mayor Junia Regrello said Austin was an unrivalled leader among his peers Austin s determination and influence, he said, were able to usher in the transformational evolution of the instrument in San Fernando.
Pirogue to the Privy Council?
Thursday 24 December 2020 THE COURT of Appeal on Tuesday ruled the State cannot deport an 11-year-old Venezuelan while her status is pending in court.
In response, Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi said he was untroubled by this procedural ruling. However, he also signalled a willingness to let the question of the child’s legal status go all the way to London.
“This is a matter which I would obviously expect to go ultimately to the Privy Council,” Mr Al-Rawi told a television station.
It should not go that far.
Notwithstanding that the judicial committee of the Privy Council remains this country’s highest court, the AG should let the Court of Appeal have the final say when the time comes.