St. Kitts and Nevis’ Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA) has concluded its two-week programme of engagements facilitated by Consultant Dr. Machel Emanuel, who is a visiting Researcher in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica.

This marked a milestone in the continued development of the Federation’s medicinal cannabis sector. Dr. Emanuel participated in a number of scheduled consultations, stakeholder meetings, public education activities, and media engagements, aimed at strengthening regulatory readiness and advancing the sector toward full functionality.

As part of the engagement programme, the Authority hosted cultivators’ meetings on both St. Kitts and Nevis, each of which recorded strong attendance and featured robust, solution-oriented discussions. Public education and outreach were further enhanced through media appearances, as Dr. Emanuel and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the SKN Cannabis Authority – Nadiv Mills, were guests on “On the Mark” with host, Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Mark Brantley on VON Radio.

Moreover, a public lecture was held. The Medicinal Cannabis Authority mentioned in a press release: “all feedback and recommendations shared will be carefully considered as the sector transitions toward full operationalization.”