Dominica’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Roosevelt Skerrit have revealed that in this financial year, his government will engage stakeholders on issues relating to the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
In recent times there have been discussions among various entities as it relates to the legalization of marijuana in Dominica, as this has happened in some countries in the region and around the world.
Speaking in parliament on Wednesday during his budget presentation, Skerrit said stakeholders will be engaged on the now illegal herb for medical purposes and even decriminalization.
“Madam Speaker at the recent Heads of Government CARICOM meeting in Jamaica, a report by the CARICOM Regional Commission on marijuana was presented, which highlighted a number of recommendations in respect of our approach to marijuana,” he said according to a report by Dominica News Online.
“In this financial year, this Government will engage stakeholders on issues relating to use of marijuana in Dominica for medical purposes and possible decriminalisation.”
According to Prime Minister Skerrit, a task force will be appointed to advance or coordinate the public dialogue and the CARICOM Regional Commission report will serve as a basis for discussion.
