US House backs decriminalising cannabis in historic vote

MMP News AuthorDecember 4, 2020
The drug’s inclusion on the list has left the US federal government out of line with the many states which have legalised marijuana for medical use and some, like Colorado, which have completely freed and regulated it for recreational use.— HighGradeRoots/IStock.com pic via AFP WASHINGTON, Dec 5 — US House ... Read More

EXCO APPROVES POLICY FOR DECRIMINALISING SMALL AMOUNTS OF MARIJUANA

MMP News AuthorDecember 1, 2020
The Anguilla Progressive Movement Government is now pursuing a campaign promise, regarding the limited use of marijuana, to provide some easement for persons from the rigours of the criminal justice system. The island’s Minister of Social Development and Education, Ms. Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers, has disclosed that the Government is exploring the ... Read More

Grenada to hold consultations on decriminalising marijuana

MMP News AuthorSeptember 23, 2020
Prime Minister of Grenada Dr Keith Mitchell. (FILE) St Georges – The Grenada government Tuesday said it will stage public consultations as part of the efforts to determine the changes needed to the national laws and international treaties regarding the decriminalisation of marijuana. “We are going to proceed in a ... Read More