Prime minister Luc Mercelina told parliament that cannabis legislation should follow a settled policy choice and the capacity to supervise it, rather than a deadline within his government’s term.[1] He distinguished legalisation from a commercial market and called for health services, youth safeguards, legal and treaty review, and coordination across the island’s French border.[1] He left options ranging from continued prohibition to medical or broader regulated models open.[1]
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References
- The Daily Herald via SXM Talks — PM Mercelina warns against rushing cannabis legislation, 25 August 2026Remarks during Monday 24 August budget debatearchived
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