BarbadosBarbados cannabis industry faces high licensing costs and stigma
High licensing costs are a barrier for small farmers in Barbados's medicinal cannabis sector, with stigma and advertising restrictions also hindering development.
Background
Barbados legalized medicinal cannabis in 2019, aiming to diversify its economy. The government regulates cultivation and sale, but high entry costs and societal perceptions present ongoing challenges for local participation and industry growth.
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Barbados aims to be regional hub for cannabis research
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Barbados is actively working to establish itself as a leading center for cannabis research and biotechnology in the Caribbean.
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Barbados cannabis industry faces high licensing costs and stigma
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The chief regulator acknowledges that high licensing costs prevent small farmers from entering the medicinal cannabis cultivation industry.
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