In a discussion, Attorney General (AG), Garth Wilkin, and Chairperson of the Medicinal Cannabis Authority, Mrs. Jihan Williams-Knight, examined the potential of the medicinal cannabis industry for the local economy. Williams-Knight highlighted the benefits and uses of medicinal cannabis:

AG Wilkin gave advantages for the local economy such as diversification, revenue generation, development of a unique strain of cannabis, and job creation for individuals across the supply chain from farmers to manufacturers and even expands to doctors, researchers and scientists.

Furthermore, Mrs. Williams-Knight, mentioned how the industry would operate through licenses across the medicinal cannabis supply chain:

Mrs. Jihan Williams-Knight. There are 9 licenses for the purposes of testing, research, cultivation, dispensaries, processors and extractors, infused product manufacturers and lounges. Persons were encouraged to visit the Medicinal Cannabis Authority located on Prince’s Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts, for more information.