Neglected Opportunity: Cannabis as a potential savior for Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

Photo of Cannabis, by Charlón

The most Versatile, Efficacious plant on earth!!

Amidst the hype on the decriminalisation of marijuana and the subsequent “herb” revolution, has any real thought been put into the possibilities that could develop as a result?

We in Trinidad and Tobago have for the most part, always had a buffer to protect against economic strain and the resulting ills (I’m referring to the natural resources of oil and gas mainly, among the many others that we are blessed with).  However, even when managed with extreme care, they are not renewable and therefore leave us vulnerable.  

May 24, 2014October 4, 2016 by cpatrick22 Categories: Agricultural PolicyTags: Agriculture, cannabis, Cannabis plants, Cannabis Research, Developing Countries, legalize cannabis, marijuana, not to legalize cannabis, plant, rural development, Soil Remediation, sustainable development, Trinidad & Tobago 4 Comments

Are Carnival festivities profitable or not?

 

Friends enjoying Carnival, Image by Carnival Network

Every year for Carnival, hundreds of travellers visit the islands to celebrate this event. Most visitors, once they experience Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival return. Sometimes they will even encourage their friends and relatives to visit. As a result, the influx of tourism designed events has become a primary source of revenue for the food and beverage, and hospitality industry, as well as generates employment opportunities.

March 8, 2014August 28, 2016 by Enricka Categories: AgribusinessTags: agri-youth, Agriculture, Carnival, eagri, food security, smallscale farming, Trinidad & Tobago Leave a comment