Town Hall-style Meeting to Discuss Hemp Industry in Belize

A virtual town hall discussion is being held tonight to discuss the cannabis industry and its potential economic impact in Belize. The public meeting is part of a consultation process being undertaken by Growth Industries C.E.O. Alex Lavin, an entrepreneur in cannabis and hemp production in the United States. The discussion is being organized through the Ministry of New Growth Industries, which falls under Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa’s portfolio. While the religious community has criticized the initiative, the government continues to explore new avenues to revitalize economic activity amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including the potential for cannabis tourism.