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‘More Simplified, Regulated Cannabis Scheme’
“We plan to move ahead with a more simplified, regulated Cannabis scheme,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said, adding that “the policy intends that the different classes of licensed activities which will be available are cultivation by commercial growers; cannabis retail shops; manufacture; research; transport; import, and export.” Update:... Read more of this article
‘Expand Scope Of Proposed Cannabis Reform’
The Ministry “reassessed its policy position to expand the scope of the proposed cannabis reforms,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said, adding that “instead of limiting the regulatory scheme to medicinal cannabis only, a new scheme is being designed comprising a more-comprehensive regulated cannabis framework.” Speaking... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Discussion With AG Kathy Simmons
Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Kathy Lynn Simmons recently sat down with Bernews for a News & Views discussion, speaking with journalist Don Burgess about a range of topics related to medicinal cannabis. Attorney-General Simmons recently presented in the Senate the Medicinal Cannabis Bill and Regulations as a public consultation... Read more of this article
Medicinal Cannabis Bill Consultation Draft
Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons presented the Medicinal Cannabis Bill and Regulations as a public consultation draft, and urged the community to provide feedback to “optimise the Bill and Regulations before they are Tabled in the Legislature.” Speaking in the Senate, Minister Simmons said, “I am pleased to present to this honourable... Read more of this article
Information Session Held On Medicinal Cannabis
North Shore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC] held a public information session on medicinal cannabis with guest speaker Dr. Debra Kimless, who said she was “grateful and impressed by the people of Bermuda who attended the lecture. ” Dr. Kyjuan Brown said, “On behalf of North Shore Medical & Aesthetics Center, I would like to... Read more of this article
May 8: Medicinal Cannabis Public Info Session
NorthShore Medical & Aesthetics Center will be hosting a public information session on the topic of medicinal cannabis on Wednesday May 8th , 2019 at 6pm in The Ruth Seaton James Auditorium at CedarBridge Academy; the event is free and open to all members of the community. “Internationally renowned clinical researcher, Dr. Debra Kimless MD,... Read more of this article
Column: Looking At Legal Medical Cannabis
[Opinion column written by Dr. Mark Ware] What can Bermudians expect when their country joins the growing list of those that have legalized medical cannabis? People living with chronic pain, mood disorders like anxiety and depression, and sleep problems may well be looking forward to a brighter future since both CBD and THC—the two primary cannabinoids... Read more of this article
Lecture: Medical Cannabis & Shifting Landscape
On Monday February 18th, guest speaker Dr. Mark Ware will host a presentation on ‘Medical Cannabis: Insights into a Shifting Landscape.’ The event poster says, “You are invited to attend! Medical Cannabis: Insights into a Shifting Landscape with Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Ware MD, FRCP[C], Chief Medical Officer recognized globally as... Read more of this article
Survey: 67% Support Legalising Use Of Cannabis
According to a recent survey, 67% of local residents expressed some level of support for legalising recreational cannabis use in Bermuda. A spokesperson for TRA’s Bermuda Omnibus survey said, “Following the full legalisation of cannabis across Canada, and the growing number of US states who have relaxed cannabis restrictions, Bermuda residents... Read more of this article
PRIDE To Release Documentary On Marijuana
Aiming to take an “unbiased look at marijuana use in Bermuda,” PRIDE will release its inaugural documentary entitled “Marijuana; It’s Complicated – Our Problem, Our Solution” on Wednesday [Jan 16] at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute at 6:00pm. The organisation said, “With the recent changes in marijuana legislation... Read more of this article
OBA On Proposed Medical Marijuana Plans
“Establishing a medical marijuana industry in Bermuda could be a job creator, but it is not without its challenges,” Shadow Minister of National Security Ben Smith said, with Mr Smith asking if ”the proper research about establishing medical marijuana as a viable industry in Bermuda been done.” Premier David Burt’s Comments Mr... Read more of this article
Column: Prime Opportunity In Cannabis Market
[Opinion column written by Ryan Robinson Perinchief] The recent announcement by Premier David Burt that Bermuda will soon allow medical cannabis should be heralded and commended as a step in the right direction. However, in order to be truly progressive and reap the benefits, Bermuda should get ahead of the game and legalize it entirely. From an economic... Read more of this article
