USVI Cannabis News

On May 20, 2020, US Virgin Island’s Governor Albert Bryan Jr. unveiled the new “reworked” adult-use cannabis bill. After weeks of calling on the legislature to pass the bill, he has finally provided the document. Governor Bryan introduced the first adult-use cannabis bill back on Dec. 3, 2019. Seen by…

The USVI Cannabis Advisory Board has its first meeting, including board elections.

Major changes announced to adult-use cannabis, medical marijuana, and hemp cultivation & licensing during St. Croix town hall meeting.

It's been one year since the USVI passed it's medical marijuana bill. So what's been accomplished in the past year? Not much.

USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. called on the Senate to pass his recreational cannabis amendment during his State of the Territory Address.

The VI Cannabis Use Act was voted on favorably 9-6. Further consideration of the bill will take place, including numerous amendments. Questions about the future of the current Medical Cannabis law.

Senator Janelle K. Sarauw stated that the Senate may not consider Governor Bryan’s USVI Recreational Cannabis Amendment on December 18th. Sen. Sarauw has submitted 2 bills with similar subject matter. The submitted bills are cannabis criminal expungement, and recreational cannabis. Pre-emption rules in the USVI Senate will not allow the…

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announces recreational cannabis amendment!

Medical cannabis rules and regulations will not be completed by December 31st, 2019. A new deadline will be set by the USVI Legislature.

Dr. Gary Jett M.D. and Christopher T. Jones are set to join the VI Cannabis Advisory Board.

USVI Rules & Judiciary Committee held Positive Nelson's nomination over possible conflict of interest issues. Dr. Craigwell-Syms unanimously approved for Cannabis Advisory Board.

VIBE HIGH calls on the US Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board to ban all single-use petroleum plastic from the cannabis industry.

Three Members of the US Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board get unanimous approval from the Rules & Judiciary Committee

US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated 4 members to the Cannabis Advisory Board.

UPDATE: It has come to our attention that there is an issue with our timeline on this article. The bill that extended out the timeline for the establishment of medical cannabis, also pushes the formation of the Cannabis Advisory Board out indefinitely. It is now possible that the CAB may…

How will the US Virgin Islands process tourist medical cannabis cards?

US Virgin Islands Government fails to reach its first goal enacting its medical cannabis program.

What can be expected from the US Virgin Islands Medical Cannabis Industry? We look into the number of patients, amount of cannabis produced, and the tax revenue generated.

The USVI Medical Cannabis Law has some discrepancies when it comes to residency requirements for Virgin Island Business Owners.

A glance into the stigma of Cannabis users, while the acceptance of alcohol and it's health effects are overlooked.

The MCPCA paves a way for USVI residents to legally use cannabis before medical cards are released.

An overview of the office that will execute the roll out of medical cannabis in the USVI.

The USVI Medical Cannabis Patient Care Act is now law, so when will you be able to purchase Medical Marijuana?

Medical Marijuana forum set to take place on St. Croix during Ag Fair.